Established in 2025, ReGrow Volusia is a community-driven initiative to improve the tree canopy of  Volusia County, Florida . The program includes diverse planting projects, grant opportunities, educational programs, and volunteer events.

 Trees provide social, environmental, and economic benefits to the community. Not only do trees increase property values, lower energy costs, provide oxygen and numerous health benefits, they are an important part of  green infrastructure . Adding trees to the landscape is a cost-effective, resilient approach to managing weather impacts, including stormwater runoff and flooding.

County-led planting projects are funded through the Volusia County Tree Replacement Trust Account, which is a depository for tree replacement fees from development.

Project locations include areas open and accessible to the public (bike trails, scenic highways, parks), and other public land (stormwater ponds and conservation areas).

To learn more about all we have accomplished so far, please visit the  ReGrow Volusia Dashboard .

Citizen-led planting projects can also be funded through this program. Public and private entities may apply for a grant to fund native tree planting on any public land within Volusia County.

Click  here  to understand the standards and requirements of this funding opportunity.

ReGrow Volusia  educational programs  are free and available through Be Floridian Now, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, and the Lyonia Environmental Center. Learn how to adopt  sustainable practices  and demonstrate your commitment to  nurturing the local ecosystem  through educational workshops and informational resources.

Connect with your community through volunteering in native plant restoration projects! These events raise environmental awareness and empower individuals to take meaningful action by uniting residents, volunteers, and local organizations to remove invasive species, plant native trees and vegetation, and create habitats for wildlife and pollinators. Click  here  to see the monthly newsletter and upcoming planting events.