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Join us for an informal walk through the woods as we learn to identify Florida's most common trees and the easiest ways to tell them apart. Enjoy a fun, relaxed learning environment and take home a free book to help you recognize Florida trees on your own. Consider comfy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, camera, and water for your walk.
Presented by Laura Ureta and Bryce Merritt:
Laura’s experience includes ten years as an Inspector for the State of Florida Department of Agriculture, two years USDA Plant Pest Quarantine Inspector, and has a University of Missouri bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Fisheries. Laura is the current Environmental Officer and Arborist for the City of Ormond Beach, Florida. She is an ISA certified arborist, FL-9936A, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified and Prescription Pruning Qualified. She is the Environmental Chair for the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail.
Bryce Merritt, Environmental Specialist II, Florida Department of Agriculture, ISA Certified Arborist, UF/IFAS Master Naturalist, FDACS Licensed Public Pesticide Applicator. He is the Environmental Chair, Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail. Bryce has a bachelor's degree in Entomology from the University of Florida and a Master's certificate in Environmental Forensics from the University of Florida. His experience includes 13 years as Inspector with FDACS, 5 years as a Land Manger with Orange County Parks, and 2 years as a Wildlife Biologist with St. John's River Water Management District.
Laura and Bryce recently opened the arbor consulting company, For The Love of Trees, that focuses on plant health care.
November 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bulow Creek State Park
3351 Old Dixie Highway
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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The Fairchild Oak at Bulow Creek State Park, 3351 Old Dixie Hwy, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-9209, United States
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