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April 2013 Volume 2, Issue 13 Celebrate Arbor Day with us!

This plant attracts hummingbirds and can been seen around the nature trails.

1 Announcements 2 Campus Events 3 EARTH Week at UCF 4 Community Events and

1 April 2013 Volume 2, Issue 13 Celebrate Arbor Day with us! Bejaria racemosa, the Tarflower or Flyweed is native to Florida. This plant attracts hummingbirds and can been seen around the nature trails. CONTENTS Arbor Day! 1 Announcements 2 Campus Events 3 EARTH Week at UCF 4 Community Events and opportunities 5-6 Community Events 6 The UCF Arboretum is located inside UCF s campus inner circle. For more information please visit our website:

Page 2 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 We ll miss you, Martin! Martin Haux was born and raised in former West Germany, where he obtained a degree in Ornamental Horticulture.

Martin began at the UCF Arboretum in April 2008 as a Greenhouse Manager and quickly became an integral part of the team, bringing his botanical knowledge, horticultural expertise, and

Martin oversaw daily landscape operations including planning, designing and implementing campus landscapes, including some interiorscapes, while working alongside hundreds of Arboretum and

He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and con- dolences go out to his wife and family.

2 Page 2 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 We ll miss you, Martin! Martin Haux was born and raised in former West Germany, where he obtained a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. His work in Germany focused on hydroponics, interiorscaping, greenhouse production, and propagation of trees, per- ennials, annuals and vegetables. Martin began at the UCF Arboretum in April 2008 as a Greenhouse Manager and quickly became an integral part of the team, bringing his botanical knowledge, horticultural expertise, and enthusi- asm. Martin oversaw daily landscape operations including planning, designing and implementing campus landscapes, including some interiorscapes, while working alongside hundreds of Arboretum and Landscape & Natural Re- sources volunteers. Martin Haux passed away Friday March 1st, He was a dear friend, and a creative and dependa- ble coworker who always kept everyone laughing. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and con- dolences go out to his wife and family. UCF s Adopt-a-Pond and Adopt-a-Road programs engage multiple student organizations in helping to keep UCF beautiful, and protect our campus natural resources. Listed here are ponds and roads currently available for adoption. Participating organizations are expected to clean their pond or road twice monthly to receive and maintain a sign indicating the groups participation at that location. If you have a group that is interested in adopting a pond/road please arboretum@ucf.edu for more info. Thank you for

Page 3 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 Arboretum Sandhill Cranes: You can be a Citizen Scientist by contributing to our understanding and protection of the threatened Sandhill Crane.

3 Page 3 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 Arboretum Sandhill Cranes: You can be a Citizen Scientist by contributing to our understanding and protection of the threatened Sandhill Crane. Your participation contributes to undergraduate research, and preserving our natural heritage! Here s How: -Take picture or note location of Sandhill Cranes on campus -Send to nature@ucf.edu with subject line cranes -Include date, time and location of sighting. Adopt-a-plot UCF Students, Faculty, & Staff: the time has come to bid farewell to Adopt-A-Plot. This program will officially end in the spring, and the Arboretum will return to the volunteer based community garden. Everyone is welcome to come volunteer with us in the garden, and with our other weekly volunteer opportunities. Perfect weather for a hike and PICNIC! The Nature Pavilion and new grill have both been dedicated to Tim R. Newman, our campus landscape superintendent. Tim was an outstanding supervisor, leader, friend, and Dad. Come enjoy a stroll through the nature trails (maps in the office/pavilion), disc golf, a geocaching hunt, and now a picnic at the Tim R. Newman Nature Pavilion with your friends and family!

Page 5 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 EARTH DAY Celebration Sun.

invasive skunk vine and air potatoes during the 7th Annual Earth Day Celebration!

Call Elizabeth Stephens at 407-665-2457 or email serv@seminolecountyfl.gov for more information.

Activities include: the Breakfast with the Birds guided tour, kids craft stations, and bird banding.

This FREE event will have educational booths and work- shops including butterfly gardening, rain barrels, tree planting, and

Activities will include: a Green Vendor Area,, Green Transportation and Energy Area, Educational Fun Zone for Kids, Entertainment

For info, please call 407-262 262-7700 ext. 1507 or visit our website: http://www.casselberry.org/index.aspx?

Five Points Bush Blvd and 17-92 Sanford FL 32773 Earth Day in the Park & Arbor Day Sat.

5 Page 5 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 EARTH DAY Celebration Sun. April 21st -Invasive Plant Removal 9-11:00am -Earth Day Celebration 10:00-3:00pm Lake Lotus Park 1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL Earth Fest Sat. April 27th 12:00-6:00pm Lake Concord Park (95 Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry, FL ) Community Events Join us in removing invasive skunk vine and air potatoes during the 7th Annual Earth Day Celebration! Please wear long pants / sleeves, gloves, and bring sunscreen. Call Elizabeth Stephens at or serv@seminolecountyfl.gov for more information. Take in the beauty of Lake Lotus Park while enjoying nature through learning & exploring! Activities include: the Breakfast with the Birds guided tour, kids craft stations, and bird banding. There will be prize giveaways and live entertainment too! Please call for more info! This FREE event will have educational booths and work- shops including butterfly gardening, rain barrels, tree planting, and aqua-scaping. Activities will include: a Green Vendor Area,, Green Transportation and Energy Area, Educational Fun Zone for Kids, Entertainment Area, Recy- cled Art Exhibits at the Art House, FREE tree give-a-way way, Food, and live music. For info, please call ext or visit our website: Seminole County Centennial Festival! Sat. April 20th 10:00-5:00pm Seminole Co. Five Points Bush Blvd and Sanford FL Earth Day in the Park & Arbor Day Sat. April 20th 10:00am-2:00pm Park Avenue Winter Park, FL Join Seminole County in celebrating 100 years! Activities, vendors, food and entertainment for the entire family highlighting their five points of pride Agriculture, Education, Historic Preservation, and Quality of Life. This is the event of a century! Check out the festival Map: centennial/pdf/festivalmap.pdf This FREE event will have environmental organizations, participate in educational workshops and public art dis- plays, enjoy delicious food from local food vendors, listen to live music/entertainment, receive eco-friendly givea- ways like a beautiful, FREE native tree to plant at home, and much more! Check out the WEBSITE! Government/Sustainability_Program/Keep_Winter_Park_Beautiful/

Page 6 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 Community Events Lake Howell Restoration Sat.

invasive vegetation and replanting with beneficial native plants.

April 27th (Clermont) 9:00am-1:00pm Lake Dora at Gilbert Park (Mt.

Canoes/kayaks can be reserved in advance by calling LCWA or bring your own. Food, refreshments & T-shirts will be provided to participants.

6 Page 6 News from the UCF Arboretum Volume 2, Issue 13 Community Events Lake Howell Restoration Sat. April 27th 9:00-12pm ( Beth for meet up location) Join Seminole County Watershed Management Division biologists in helping to restore our valuable waterways by removing harmful invasive vegetation and replanting with beneficial native plants. Contact Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer Program, Elizabeth Stephens, SERV Coordinator serv@seminolecountyfl.gov, Lake Cleanup! Sat. April 20th(Mt. Dora) Sat. April 27th (Clermont) 9:00am-1:00pm Lake Dora at Gilbert Park (Mt. Dora s Earth Day) Lake Minnehaha at Indian Hills Park (Clermont) Join Lake County Water Authority in keeping our lakes clean while you enjoy a morning of paddling. Canoes/kayaks can be reserved in advance by calling LCWA or bring your own. Food, refreshments & T-shirts will be provided to participants. For directions, and to reserve your space or kayak call OCEANA Climate and Energy Campaign: -Volunteer leaders (Spring & Summer) -Interns (Fall) Contact Rebecca Marques, Florida Campaign Organizer at RMarques@oceana.org Mailing List **Our newsletters inform the UCF Community of upcoming green events and opportunities. We also strive to share important developments in sustainability. To unsubscribe, please arboretum@ucf.edu. (407) , arboretum@ucf.edu UCF Arboretum New Office Hours: 7:30-3:30pm

New video! Summer Schedule

New video! Summer Schedule June 2013 Volume 2, Issue 15 New video! Please take time to watch our new UCF Arboretum video! http://arboretum.ucf.edu/get-involved/students/volunteers/ Hibiscus esculentus also known as Okra, is native