Discover how honeybees create honey with Donna Marlin as she discusses their history, biology and more. Marlin has been in the beekeeping business for over 15 years in New Smyrna Beach.

With support from KUA, Osceola History presents WALK AWAY MAY on the Shingle Creek Trail. Participants are invited to register and pay a small fee ($10) and then walk from the Pioneer Village to the Welcome Center & History Museum every day in May. At each endpoint, participants can get their passports (provided) stamped and at the end of the month win prizes for number of stamps or just for participating! Registration begins April 18 at either location.

I am glad to announce The City of St. Cloud’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting our upcoming annual Peghorn Homestead Picnic. The event will take place on St. Cloud’s beautiful Peghorn Nature Park & Trail on Saturday, May 7thfrom 11am-3pm.   It is a free, family fun event where everyone is invited to help us celebrate our community, our past, our present and our future. It’s going to be a lot fun and very informative! Many activities are scheduled...

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1 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Join Derek Demeter, astronomer, and director of the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College, for an exploration of the many fascinating astronomical discoveries uncovered during the time of Frederick deBary. After the program, enjoy an opportunity to view the sun through a state-of-the-art solar telescope (weather permitting). This presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series sponsored by Volusia County. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served.

The DeLand Indie Market is a curated show that is held four times each year showcasing vintage, boutique, art and handcrafted items. There will be more than 70 vendors, food & live music. Held in Artisan Alley  - West Georgia Avenue

This is when our community gets to share our abundance of homegrown food and other goodies! Get your creative juices flowing and sharpen those cooking skills to help prepare a dish to share. Please try to use backyard ingredients or source ingredients from local growers. **Vegan, Vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options will be available.**

Instructor: Christopher Stalder Learn about the fascinating lives of honey bee colonies and their inhabitants. Find out about the equipment and site(s) needed to get started with your own adventure with these stinging insects that produce delicious honey & useful beeswax! Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class. Christopher Stalder is a graduate of the University of Florida and has worked with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. He is also an environmental scientist, a butterfly gardener,...

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Join Tom Scotti, Founder of Ahopha Wildlife Rescue, for an insightful presentation about wildlife rescue. Scotti will discuss previous rescues and include photos. All events will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.

Join Senior Curator of Education and History, Zach Zacharias, at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for a look at the Florida images from Harper’s Weekly. Once the most popular newspaper in America from 1855-1910, Harper’s Weekly gave birth to modern journalism. Using amazing illustrations carved from wood engravings and new technology, Harper’s Weekly could visually document moments in American and Florida history with great ease. A blend of art, technology, and history, this presentation takes you on...

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9:30 a.m. Friday, May 20. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free, outdoor story time featuring stories, songs and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. All events will take place at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Registration is requested for all programs; call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to sign up.

Instructor: Pinky Ormand Air plants, called tillandsias, are interesting plants that make attractive home decorations. Join horticulturist Pinky Ormand for this fun DIY class to learn about these plants, and take home a beautiful wreath. All materials provided but please bring your hand clippers to class, if you have them, and wear appropriate garden clothes. You will be walking through the gardens so wear comfortable walking shoes. Pinky Ormand is a horticulturist at Harry P. Leu Gardens and maintains the...

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1 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental regulatory agency of the State of Florida whose work spans 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. Join Intergovernmental Coordinator James Cannon to learn about the four core missions of the district: water supply, water quality, flood protection and natural systems. These core missions guide the work of the district’s staff for the benefit of all residents in the district’s service area. This presentation is...

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