Lake Lotus Park: Invasive species mapping and removal

The Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program and the Cuplet Fern Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society invite you to participate in a fun mapping** and invasive plant removal project! Help to protect biodiversity and reduce the spread of harmful invasive species at Lake Lotus Park. Please plan to get muddy during the event.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12/13/25, 9:30 am - 12 pm

KICK-OFF: Lake Lotus Park in Altamonte Springs. Please note that we will be meeting outside the publicly accessible park at their birding trail. There is a small grass parking area just slightly past the main entrance down the road, right when you turn onto Gateway Dr. (28°38'26.8"N 81°25'24.4"W). A map will be distributed to those who sign up.

COST: Free!

ATTIRE: Closed toe shoes are required (e.g. boots, water shoes, old sneakers that can get wet). Old clothes and work gloves are recommended.

ADDITIONAL: Bring your own water to drink. Sun protection and bug protection may also be desired.

LIABILITY FORM:

Adult: https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/3270/urlt/Hold-Harmless-SERV-Adult.pdf

Youth: https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/3270/urlt/Hold-Harmless-SERV-Youth.pdf

CONTACT: Elizabeth Stephens ([email protected]; 407-665-2457)

**The mapping component of this event is optional. For this part of the project, participants will use the "EDDMapS Pro" phone app, which should be downloaded prior to attending.

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Host or Publisher Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program