SECO Energy Foundation Sparks Conservation Education at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens with $5,000 Grant
Williston, FL -12/17/2024 – The SECO Energy Foundation is excited to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens, a nonprofit located in Levy County dedicated to environmental preservation and education. The grant will support the construction of a new Conservation Education Center. This initiative aligns with the Foundation’s mission to promote environmental stewardship within the community.
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is an extraordinary 20-acre botanical garden founded by Dr. Raymond Webber in a reclaimed lime rock quarry over 30 years ago. Since opening to the public in 2014, the garden has become a popular destination, attracting over 50,000 visitors annually. Currently in the design phase, the new Conservation Education Center will serve as a hub for public education and gatherings. It will feature a meeting room with a 100-person capacity for hosting workshops, clinics, and public programs on Florida geology, the Florida Aquifer, and conservation efforts. The center will also include a museum showcasing the area’s history and geology, from the formation of the Florida Aquifer to the reclamation of the abandoned quarry.
Linda Hall, District 7 Board Member of the SECO Energy Foundation, added: “Supporting Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens aligns perfectly with our mission to foster environmental stewardship and education. Their new Conservation Education Center will play a key role in educating the public about our natural resources and the importance of preserving them.”
For more information about Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, visit www.cedarlakesandgarden.com.
The SECO Energy Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local charitable initiatives. The Foundation awards grants quarterly to organizations that focus on health and human services, veterans, public safety, STEM, energy, environmentalism, and education. For more information about the SECO Energy Foundation and its initiatives, visit www.SECOFoundation.org.
