Our Partners

Charlotte Community Foundation

Hurricane Ian Relief Grant to reconstruct our volunteer equipment shed at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.

The Coastal & Heartland National  Estuary Program (CHNEP)

Grants for improvements at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, including: development of the trail network, creation of the wildflower meadow, trail signage, water quality improvement initiatives, and “safari” brochures.

The Jelks Family Foundation

Grants for ongoing Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve maintenance and improvements

International Business Machines (IBM)

Community Service Grants for birding projects at Wildflower and for Lemon Bay Conservancy technology and website enhancements.

The Home Depot Foundation

Grants for expansion and improvements in the Butterfly Habitat  and to create two seating areas for outdoor education at the Preserve.

The Men’s Garden Club of Englewood

Creation of an outdoor seating area in the Meeting Meadow at Wildflower Preserve and donations of plants for the preserve.

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Major funding and project management for the habitat restoration at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Funding for the habitat restoration project at the Preserve.

The Florida Native Plant Society

Plant donations for the Butterfly Habitat

The North America Purple Martin Society

Donation of a Purple Martin house at Wildflower Preserve

The Hammocks Cape Haze Condo Association

Donation of picnic tables for Wildflower Preserve

The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

Partnering for juvenile tarpon research in Lemon Creek

Mote Marine

Partnering for juvenile tarpon research in Lemon Creek

Key Insurance Agency

Gold Sponsor for our Toast to the Coast Year after Year