New babyOur SERV Coordinator, Elizabeth

Stephens, & her husband David are

expecting a baby boy in December! She

will be returning in March 2016. In the

meantime, feel free to contact Marie

Lackey with any questions about SERV

volunteer opportunities or educational

presentations, using the regular SERV

contact information (407-665-2457;

serv@seminolecountyfl.gov).

Pond Restoration

Exciting News!

N ew s & E v e n t sSeminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program

Saturday, 1/9/16; 2/6/15

9 am – noon5467 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Sanford, FL

Be a part of this awesome ongoing project

to restore the Kids House stormwater

pond! Attend one or both events to help

remove invasive torpedo grass. For more

information: serv@seminolecountyfl.gov,

407-665-2457, or sign-up online:

http://tinyurl.com/KidsHsJan,

http://tinyurl.com/KidsHsFeb.

Saturday, 1/16/16

9 am – 12 pm1014 Miami Springs Dr, Longwood

Help plant trees to protect the shorelineof the Wekiva River! Join KeepSeminole Beautiful (KSB) at WekivaIsland for this fun project, which wasmade possible by a donation of 200native trees from the City ofCasselberry. Contact Mary Sue Weinaug(407-463-3363) for more information,or to sign-up.

Air Potato Raid!

Native Tree Planting

Saturday, 1/23/16

9 am – 11 amLongwood or Casselberry

Join the Central Florida CooperativeInvasive Species Management Area forthe 2016 Air Potato Mega-Raid! We’reteaming up with other Counties todestroy the seed source of this terribleinvasive! Participating Seminole Countysites: Spring Hammock Preservehttp://tinyurl.com/AirPotatoLongwood& the City of Casselberryhttp://tinyurl.com/AirPotatoCasselberry.Click on the above links to register, emailserv@seminolecountyfl.gov, or call 407-665-2457.

S a v e t h e D a t e

Saturdays, March - May

9 am – 12 pmVarious locations, TBD

Mark your calendars now for our spring2016 Lake Restoration Events! JoinSeminole County WatershedManagement Division biologists inhelping to restore our valuablewaterways by removing harmfulinvasive vegetation and replanting withbeneficial native plants. This is a greatway to learn about our environmentand to make a difference! Details will beannounced soon.

Natural Lands Event

Lake Restorations

Saturday, 3/12/16

7 pm – 9 pmGeneva Wilderness Area

Volunteers needed to help with the“Spring into Fear” Night Hike! Volunteeractivities include: manning a scarystation in the woods, taking tickets,parking assistance, and helping at theNature Center. If interested inparticipating as a volunteer, pleasecontact Lori Hartsock (407-349-0959,LHartsock@seminolecountyfl.gov)

Events scheduled upon request. Call 407-665-2457 or emailserv@seminolecountyfl.gov for more information about theseopportunities!

Stormdrain MarkingWith sixteen drainage basins in the county, and thousands ofstormdrains to mark, we need your help! The goal of this county-wideproject is to educate everyone that stormdrain systems carry not onlywater, but also anything else (excess nutrients, trash, and other waste)that runs off into the streets, and ends up in our lakes and rivers. Thisactivity is great for groups or individuals.

Road & Waterway Clean-UpsHelp protect wildlife, water quality, and beautify the community byjoining us for a roadway or waterway clean-up! These activities aregreat for a 1 day event; volunteers can spend a few hours collectinglitter and immediately see the fruits of their labor!

Invasive Species RemovalInvasive species are a serious threat to our waterways and naturalareas because they harm native plants and animals, and decreasewater quality. We work to remove them in order to protect ourprecious natural resources. Invasive species removal activities, usuallyalong shorelines or in the water, are great for group-tailored events!

Ongo ing Oppor tun i t i es

The Adopt-A-Park Programfacilitates the monitoring, clean-up and enhancement of parks,natural lands, trails, andtrailheads maintained inSeminole County. For moreinformation and to join this greatprogram, contact SeminoleCounty Leisure Services at 407-665-2001.

Adopt-A-Park

Adopt-A-Road/River

Help protect our water resourcesand reduce pollution by joining ourAdopt-A-Road and River Programs.Adopt your own section of road orriver in Seminole County andschedule clean-ups at yourconvenience (roads: minimum4/year, river: 2/year). Contact SERV(serv@seminolecountyfl.gov, 407-665-2457) for more information.

This is a great opportunity to enjoythe Wekiva Wild and Scenic River andtributaries! Enjoy a boat ride or canoewhile you help protect this river andits wildlife with your data collection!Experienced birders and boat driversneeded, as well as data recorders (noexperience necessary for datarecorders). For more information,please contact Virginia Oros, FDEPRiver Ambassador (407-330-6727;Virginia.Oros@dep.state.fl.us).

Wildlife & Bird Surveys

LAKEWATCH

Do you live on a lake? If so, considerjoining LAKEWATCH! This citizenvolunteer lake monitoring programfacilitates "hands-on“ participation inthe management of FL lakes, rivers, &coastal sites through monthlymonitoring activities. For moreinformation, please visit this link:http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/WHATFLW.HTM, or contact SERV(serv@seminolecountyfl.gov; 407-665-2457).

FYN/FFL Seminole County

Composting & Mulching

12/7/2015 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Extension Auditorium; FREE!

Be a Weed Wacker

1/20/2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Extension Auditorium; FREE!

Landscaping for Shade

2/10/2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m..Extension Auditorium; FREE!

Call Taryn Sudol, your Seminole County Florida Yards &Neighborhoods / Florida-Friendly Landscaping Coordinator, at407-665-5575 or email fyn@seminolecountyfl.gov to registerfor any of the above classes!

200 W. County Home Rd., Sanford, FL, 32773serv@seminolecountyfl.gov | 407-665-2457

Seminole Education, Restoration & Volunteer Program