Ideal for young explorers and their parents, the ECHO Ranger program will offer four "kick-off" events in the fall and officially get under way in October.

Sponsored by the DeBary Hall historic site and the County of Volusia, the ECHO Ranger program for youngsters in grades 2 - 5 provides hands-on experiences related to Volusia County’s many Ecological, Cultural, Heritage and Outdoors offerings. More than 30 sites - including museums, parks and libraries - are participating from all areas of Volusia County.

The program runs from October through June. Children and a parent are encouraged to complete the program’s registration form.

Click here for the list of 2008-2009 ECHO Ranger sites. Dates for specific activities will be announced soon.

For more information about the ECHO Ranger program, contact Amber Patterson at apatterson@co.volusia.fl.us or (386) 668-3840.