Open House: Saturday – February 11, 2023, 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to join us for a free, public “Open House” at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, February 11th. The Preserve is an 80-acre former golf course that has been restored as a nature preserve. Come explore the preserve with our nature guides, visit displays by local environmental groups, enjoy hands-on environmental activities, and participate in our labyrinth dedication. All are welcome!
Guided Trail Walks with our knowledgeable guides will leave at various times throughout the event. 
- Our first walk of the day, the “Early Bird” Birding Walk, will depart at 8:00 am to observe some of the upland and wetland bird species that frequent the preserve.
- Other planned walks include Butterflies in the Preserve, Ecology of Wildflower, Gardening for Butterflies, and a Juvenile Tarpon Area Walk. Click on this link to see, save, or print the scheduled walk start times: 2023_Open_House_Schedule
Environmental Talks & Activities: Short presentation topics will include: a Preserve Restoration Update, Birdwatching in Our Area and Sea Turtles on Gasparilla Island. Hands-on activities will include a Freshwater Exploration and Oyster Garden Stringing.
Information Displays will be available from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm for visitors to learn more about environmental and gardening organizations in our area. Expected participants include: the Coastal Wildlife Club, the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Peace River Audubon, the Sierra Club, the Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association, the Venice Audubon Society, the Peace River Butterfly Society and the Labyrinth Society.
Special Golf Cart Tours will be offered several times during the day for visitors who may have difficulty walking the trails. Space is limited. To sign-up for a tour time, visit the LBC booth.
Self-Guided Walks: The nature trails, the butterfly habitat, the bird observation area, and the labyrinth will be open throughout the day for guests to visit and enjoy.
Visitors should wear shoes, hats and clothing appropriate for a nature hike over rough terrain. To protect our wildlife and habitats, pets and bikes are not permitted on the trails.
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. For questions or additional information, call 941-830-8922.
Click here to view, save or print a copy of the Open House Flyer and the detailed Schedule of Activities: 2023_Open_House_Flyer_and_Schedule
