On Saturday, February 24, 22024, Lemon Bay Conservancy will host its annual Open House at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. The free event runs from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, and features guided walks on an array of nature topics including birds, butterflies, plants, trees, fish and water quality. An “Early Bird” guided bird walk begins at 8:00 am. Hourly walks on various topics will continue throughout the day. Local environmental groups will provide information exhibits and offer demonstrations of nature projects such as oyster gardening during the event. Everyone is invited to attend this community wide event.The Preserve is located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard Englewood, FL 34224. Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is an 80 acre former golf course with numerous ponds, purchased by Lemon Bay Conservancy in 2010 with the goal of providing a refuge for wildlife, and opportunities for environmental education and scientific research. Efforts to improve the quality of water entering Lemon Bay are ongoing at the Preserve, as well as providing habitat for shorebirds and juvenile tarpon. Lemon Bay Conservancy is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers and funded by donations, memberships and grants. For more information, click on this link: 2024 Open House.
