The Community of Elk Forest

WORLD TURTLE DAY ON MAY 23 “SHELLEBRATES” 26 YEARS AS TURTLES FACE A TIPPING POINT – World Turtle Day® 

Happy Earth Day friends! Turtles have been taking care of this planet for 220 million years. Long before us, they were already doing the work — freshwater turtles keep our rivers, ponds, and lakes clean by scavenging debris and controlling algae. Sea turtles maintain healthy ocean ecosystems and seagrass beds. Tortoises spread seeds across entire landscapes, helping forests and grasslands grow. Even gopher tortoises dig burrows that provide shelter for over 350 other species. They’ve been doing their part for millions of years. Today’s a good day to start doing ours. 5 things you can do for turtles (and the planet) today: 1. Skip the single-use plastic — sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish 2. Pick up litter near water — ponds, streams, beaches, even storm drains 3. Help a turtle cross the road — always in the direction it was already heading 4. Never release a pet turtle into the wild — it disrupts local ecosystems and can spread disease 5. Talk about it — 61% of turtle species are threatened or extinct, and most people have no ides.

Meet at the corner of Elk Forest and South Forest @ 9:00am. All are welcome.

EFCA board meeting is next Tuesday March 31st at 7:15 pm at Lori Leone’s house, 1551 Elk Forest Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

Thanks Travis for the pictures

The next Board Meeting is on November 13th at 6:30pm. Email Laurie Leone at laurieleoneyoga@gmail.com if you would would like more detail or would like to attend. All are welcome.

Saturday, November 1st… Meet with your kids at the Elk Forest cul-de-sac by 4:30 PM for the hayride (costumes encouraged!). We’ll slowly head to South Forest and turn around there.

Residents who want to participate in handing out candy: please meet us at the top of your driveway—we’ll stop so the kids can grab candy and show off their outfits.

After the hayride, join us at 1634 Elk Forest Road (the Palkos) for the party. BYOB, and bring a dish, snack, or treat if you’d like.

Games and entertainment will be there.

South Forest neighbors: please help slow incoming traffic from 4:30 PM until the hayride arrives. Thank you!

ELK FOREST CIVIC ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING AND PICNIC
August 2, 2025, 1PM-4PM
(Rain Date August 3)
To be held at the Hembree Residence
1420 Elk Forest Road

The Association will supply burgers, hotdogs and beverages. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Please RSVP to Travis and Samantha at Ssmyth@alumni.flagler.edu or phone number 609-425-7166 if you plan to attend and what you will be bringing to share. Children are welcome!

At this event we will have a brief business meeting to update you on current information. Please bring any questions or concerns.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

All are welcome, June 12th at 6:30pm. Call Sherri Mitchell @ 610-255-1414 for the location.