OSLT EVENTS

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OSLT will be at Highbridge Park along with our Kayak Brigade again this year.

September 19, 2026, 8 am - 11 am

Volusia County will participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s 41st International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). The first 1000 registered participants will receive a promotional item with the 2026 ICC logo;

More information coming in August!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

 FREE

OSLT will be participating again this year. In addition to information about the Loop and OSLT merchandise, we will have fishing and ring toss games and coloring pages for the kids with a small prize for each child.

 FREE Admission FREE Parking

OSLT will be in the KIDSZONE again this year. In addition to information about the Loop and OSLT merchandise, we will have fishing and ring toss games and coloring pages for the kids with a small prize for each child.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Live Music

Enjoy a weekend lineup of live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Food & Drinks

Come hungry for local favorites, festival bites, refreshing drinks, and plenty of options to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Local Vendors

Shop unique finds from artisans, makers, local businesses, nonprofits, and community partners.

 OSLT had a tent in the KIDSZONE this year. In addition to information about the Loop and OSLT merchandise, we had  fishing and ring toss games and coloring pages for the kids with a small prize for each child. 

We shared information with hundreds of visitors and had over 200 children receive small prizes after playing the games.

ReGrow the Loop 2025 presented  27 excellent programs and events - aimed at educating residents about the value of embracing native plants, understanding and helping to preserve our environment, planting free native trees, and learning about the wildlife living along the Loop which were held between January and May of 2025.

Special thanks to Nancy Galdo for organizing and leading ReGrow the Loop 2025 and to the following  partners who came together to make it a huge success.  

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail, Papaw Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society, Dream Green Volusia, Halifax River Audubon, Tomoka State Parks, UF/IFAS, City of Ormond Beach and Volusia County

Coastal Strand Walk

OBPD National Night Out, Free Family Fun!
OSLT was an exhibitor at this event  In addition to information about the Loop, we had crafts, fishing and ring toss games for the kids with a small prize for each child.The children had a great time and appreciated the Play-Doh, bubbles, and candy Walmart donated.by Walmart Supercenter on Granada. 

 OSLT "FRENCHMAN'S FIELD" NATURE TRAIL WALK
The newest trail on the Loop, this one and a-half mile hike traverses through an upland hardwood forest parallel to the Old Dixie Highway.   We had about 15 people join us on the hike. Our guide, Paul Rebmann taught us about the plants along the 2-mile trail.  

New Native Plant Garden at Tomoka State Park

  Twelve volunteers worked hard to get numerous plants in  the ground and clean up the garden.   Groups represented include Pawpaw chapter of the Native Plant Society, OSLT, Tillandsia Garden Club, Friends of Tomoka, Tomoka volunteers, Ranger David Jones and UF/IFAS