Lake Helen Lake Festival

at Royal Park, with parking at the Lake Helen Equestrian Center, 321 Pleasant St. Featuring guest speakers and ecological exhibitors, including Wendy Anderson, Stetson University professor of environmental science and studies; Kelly Young, Volusia County environmental specialist; C.J. Green of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and Kalon Taylor, Volusia County extension director and natural resource agent at UF/IFAS Extension. Informational exhibits including native plants, and Lake Helen community programs and committees. Recreational features include canoe and kayak rentals, a fishing contest for children of all ages (registration at 11 a.m.), a daylong raffle and live music from DJ Green. Lunch will be available for purchase from Boy Scout Troop 590, with refreshing treats for purchase from Kona Ice. Proceeds will support the ecological restoration of Lake Helen’s lakes and fund educational outreach programs provided to the Lake Helen community by the Lake Helen League for Better Living’s Lake Committee. Free admission.