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SUMMARY:Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, Fl. Located at the top of a berm  overlooking all four directions of the Preserve\, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding\, circular\, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative\, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth\, a time for sharing\, opportunities for personal reflection\, extended learning\, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/labyrinth-on-the-hill-guided-walk-2/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, FL 34224. We will provide paint\, brushes\, some cocktail napkins\, mod podge for decoupage\, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue\, using cake decorating tips\, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/rock-painting-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T090000
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SUMMARY:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve 101
DESCRIPTION:Please join Lemon Bay Conservancy volunteers on Tuesday March 19\, 2024 at 9:00 am as they lead participants on a guided walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd. Englewood\, FL 34223. During this introductory walk you can expect to see upland and wading birds\, native and Florida friendly plants\, butterflies and other insects\, freshwater and brackish pond water environments\, and the Labyrinth on the Hill. Everyone is welcome to attend\, please feel free to invite your friends\, neighbors\, and family to come along and enjoy the morning. 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-creek-wildflower-preserve-101/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Tarpon Net Pull
DESCRIPTION:Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers\, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 at 8:00 am. We will first need to load the seine net and other equipment in the Jon boat before using our UTV to tow the boat over to the ponds located by Fiddlers Green. Please use the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve parking lot and plan to meet at the equipment shed at 7:45 am. After we have finished loading up\, you can then drive your vehicle over to Fiddlers Green and use the carpark there for your convenience. The actual net pull will get underway around 8:30 am starting with the smaller of the two ponds. If you have waders please bring them along with gloves\, a hat\, water and mosquito repellant. Please contact Malcolm Collingwood at 917-915-1076 or malcolmcollingwood@gmail.com to RSVP for the event. This event is open to everyone in the local community that is interested in participating.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/tarpon-net-pull-3/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,LBC Member Event
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SUMMARY:Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” – Dr. Larry Brand\, Professor\, University of Miami Rosenstiel School is our featured speaker for the month of March. \nDr. Larry Brand\, University of Miami\, Rosenstiel School\, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology Harmful algal blooms\, Phytoplankton ecology: \nhttps://people.miami.edu/profile/64d610c69b0240abed4867730ac275b0 \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RfF1sJrQwY \nAll programs will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL 33946\, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775)\, turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle\, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. The seminars are free and open to the public. \nNext month we will conclude our series of seminars with our final lecture of the season: \nApril 11th: “Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz\, State Director of Research\, Florida Audubon \nFor more information on the seminars along with many more local events and opportunities sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy at www.lemonbayconservancy.org or (941) 830-8922
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/coastal-seminar-series-lecture-4/
LOCATION:Cape Haze Community Center\, 180 Spyglass Aly\, Placida 33946\, 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL\, 33946\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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SUMMARY:Butterfly and Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat on Thursday\, March 14 \, 2024 at 9:00 am meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants\, flowers\, and pollinators that are present in our garden.We will offer discussions on how you can establish your own native butterfly and pollinator habitat and will provide an up-close look at nectar and host plants\, both native and Florida friendly. Please bring your binoculars\, cameras\, water bottles\, sunscreen\, and bug repellent. All participants should wear comfortable\, protective attire\, especially footwear.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/butterfly-and-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-03-07/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-02-29/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Dunson for a  guided nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood on Thursday February 29\, 9:00 am-11:00 am. Although the discussion will consider all aspects of nature\, the main emphasis will be on recognizing different habitats and communities and considering how they might be restored. LCWP is in a multi-year process of replacing an abandoned golf course with native plant communities\, a difficult and long term task. Please remember to bring along your binoculars\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug repellent\, camera\, and hat.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/habitat-restoration-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, Fl. Located at the top of a berm  overlooking all four directions of the Preserve\, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding\, circular\, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative\, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth\, a time for sharing\, opportunities for personal reflection\, extended learning\, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/labyrinth-on-the-hill-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20240129T162300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T210729Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, FL 34224. We will provide paint\, brushes\, some cocktail napkins\, mod podge for decoupage\, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue\, using cake decorating tips\, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/rock-painting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,LBC Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T080000
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SUMMARY:Lemon Bay Conservancy Open House 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-bay-conservancy-open-house-2024/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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SUMMARY:Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
DESCRIPTION:“The Mysterious Manta Rays of Florida” – Jessica Pate\, Lead Scientist\, Florida Manta Project is our featured speaker for the month of February. \nThe Marine Megafauna Foundation \nhttps://marinemegafauna.org/americas/florida-manta-project \nResearch Scientist & US Country Manager \nhttps://marinemegafauna.org/team/jessica-pate \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFqws_HsBf8 \nAll programs will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL 33946\, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775)\, turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle\, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. The seminars are free and open to the public. \nMonthly seminars to follow include: \nMarch 14th: “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” – Dr. Larry Brand\, Professor\, University of Miami Rosenstiel School \nApril 11th: “Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz\, State Director of Research\, Florida Audubon \nFor more information on the seminars along with many more local events and opportunities sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy at www.lemonbayconservancy.org or (941) 830-8922
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/coastal-seminar-series-lecture-3/
LOCATION:Cape Haze Community Center\, 180 Spyglass Aly\, Placida 33946\, 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL\, 33946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20240130T185256Z
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20240122T162845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T162846Z
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SUMMARY:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve 101
DESCRIPTION:Please join Lemon Bay Conservancy volunteers on Tuesday February 20\, 2024 at 9:00 am as they lead participants on a guided walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd. Englewood\, FL 34223. During this introductory walk you can expect to see upland and wading birds\, native and Florida friendly plants\, butterflies and other insects\, freshwater and brackish pond water environments\, and the Labyrinth on the Hill. Everyone is welcome to attend\, please feel free to invite your friends\, neighbors\, and family to come along and enjoy the morning. 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/welcome-to-lemon-creek-wildflower-preserve-guided-walking-tour-2-2/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,Nature Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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SUMMARY:Tarpon Net Pull
DESCRIPTION:Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers\, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 at 8:00 am. We will first need to load the seine net and other equipment in the Jon boat before using our UTV to tow the boat over to the ponds located by Fiddlers Green. Please use the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve parking lot and plan to meet at the equipment shed at 7:45 am. After we have finished loading up\, you can then drive your vehicle over to Fiddlers Green and use the carpark there for your convenience. The actual net pull will get underway around 8:30 am starting with the smaller of the two ponds. If you have waders please bring them along with gloves\, a hat\, water and mosquito repellant. Please contact Malcolm Collingwood at 917-915-1076 or malcolmcollingwood@gmail.com to RSVP for the event. This event is open to everyone in the local community that is interested in participating.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/tarpon-net-pull-2/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,LBC Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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SUMMARY:February Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join Vertical Oyster Garden team leader Sue Wills and her oyster shell volunteers at 9:00 am. Saturday\, February 3\, 2024 at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for an informative program on the science of  oyster gardening\, the history of the shellfish in Lemon Bay and how the “One Dock at a Time” program is working to improve water quality in our local waters.  Interested volunteers can join an oyster-stringing workshop that will take place afterward from 10:00- 12:00.  We have an immediate need for volunteers to drill shells for stringing and to install oyster strands on local docks.  Please contact the LBC office at 941-830-8922 or email lbconservancy@comcast.net to volunteer.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/february-vertical-oyster-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T185256Z
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SUMMARY:Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens. \n  \nThe Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports\, 501 W. Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL 34223 every Thursday\, beginning January 18\, 2024  through April\, 25\, 2024\, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information\, answer questions\, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site. \nVertical oyster gardens\, also known as VOGs\, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants.  When suspended in tidal waters\, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. \nThe vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact.  Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay. \nIf you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home\, register today by  clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-baywatch-oyster-ambassadors/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Waterways Paddlesports\, 501 W Dearborn Street\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20231120T165935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T224308Z
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, Fl. Located at the top of a berm  overlooking all four directions of the Preserve\, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding\, circular\, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative\, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Join labyrinth facilitator Anne Bonney as she leads us through the labyrinth. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth\, a time for sharing\, opportunities for personal reflection\, extended learning\, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/labyrinth-on-the-hill-december-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,Labyrinth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20231006T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T150542Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, FL 34224. We will provide paint\, brushes\, some cocktail napkins\, mod podge for decoupage\, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue\, using cake decorating tips\, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/rock-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,LBC Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T114547
CREATED:20240109T162310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Lemon Bay Conservancy is launching a new Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series featuring researchers who are leaders in their respective fields sharing fascinating presentations on coastal topics.  The first seminar is Thursday January 25th: “The Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past\, Present\, and Future” – a critically endangered species occurring locally that has a “sixth sense” and grows to over 20 feet in length!  Our presenter will be Tonya Wiley\, President of Havenworth Coastal Conservation. There will be announcements and a quick LBC annual meeting just prior to this first presentation. \nAll programs will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL 33946\, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775)\, turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle\, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. The seminars are free and open to the public. \nMonthly seminars to follow include: \nFebruary 22nd:  “The Mysterious Manta Rays of Florida” – Jessica Pate\, Lead Scientist\, Florida Manta Project \nMarch 14th: “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” – Dr. Larry Brand\, Professor\, University of Miami Rosenstiel School \nApril 11th: “Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz\, State Director of Research\, Florida Audubon \nFor more information on the seminars along with many more local events and opportunities sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy at www.lemonbayconservancy.org or (941) 830-8922
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/coastal-seminar-series-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Cape Haze Community Center\, 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL\, 33946\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series Lecture Schedule
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLemon Bay Conservancy is launching a new Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series featuring researchers who are leaders in their respective fields sharing fascinating presentations on coastal topics.  The first seminar is Thursday January 25th: “The Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past\, Present\, and Future” – a critically endangered species occurring locally that has a “sixth sense” and grows to over 20 feet in length!  Our presenter will be Tonya Wiley\, President of Havenworth Coastal Conservation. There will be announcements and a quick LBC annual meeting just prior to this first presentation. \nAll programs will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL 33946\, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775)\, turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle\, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. The seminars are free and open to the public. \nMonthly seminars to follow include: \nFebruary 22nd:  “The Mysterious Manta Rays of Florida” – Jessica Pate\, Lead Scientist\, Florida Manta Project \nMarch 14th: “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” – Dr. Larry Brand\, Professor\, University of Miami Rosenstiel School \nApril 11th: “Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz\, State Director of Research\, Florida Audubon \nFor more information on the seminars along with many more local events and opportunities sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy at www.lemonbayconservancy.org or (941) 830-8922
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/coastal-seminar-series-lecture/
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SUMMARY:Lemon Bay Conservancy Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars to join us on Thursday\, January 25th\, as we hold our Annual Meeting and kickoff the 2024 Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series with a presentation by  Tonya Wiley\,  from Havenworth Coastal Conservation\, on “The Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past\, Present\, and Future”. \nThe evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with refreshments and opportunities to talk with volunteers from LBC about Vertical Oyster Gardens and our many other environmental initiatives.  Students from the Lemon Bay High School marine science conservation club will also be on hand\, talking about their programs and scheduling sign-ups for special tour dates to visit the LBHS Marine Science Lab. \nThe business meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.\, to be followed by our guest speaker and by the auction of the LBC Traveling Heron!  (Please see the separate article later in this email with more details about how you can bid to “host the heron”\, even if you can’t make the meeting.) \nThe meeting will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL 33946\, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road.  Parking is available on both streets.  To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775)\, turn west onto Cape Haze Drive.  At the traffic circle\, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd.  The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. \nCoastal Seminar Series additional planning note:  LBC member Rob Robbins\, a marine biologist\, has scheduled three additional outstanding speakers on interesting and important topics related to our beautiful\, but fragile\, local ecosystems. Be sure to check our calendar for additional monthly sessions through April 2024.  To see the full schedule\, click on this link: Lemon Bay Coastal Lecture Series Schedule \n  \n 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-bay-conservancy-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Cape Haze Community Center\, 180 Spyglass Aly\, Placida 33946\, 180 Spyglass Alley\, Placida\, FL\, 33946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,Help Nature,LBC Member Event
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SUMMARY:Tarpon Net Pull
DESCRIPTION:Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers\, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday\, January 20\, 2024 at 8:00 am. We will first need to load the seine net and other equipment in the Jon boat before using our UTV to tow the boat over to the ponds located by Fiddlers Green. Please use the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve parking lot and plan to meet at the equipment shed at 7:45 am. After we have finished loading up\, you can then drive your vehicle over to Fiddlers Green and use the carpark there for your convenience. The actual net pull will get underway around 8:30 am starting with the smaller of the two ponds. If you have waders please bring them along with gloves\, a hat\, water and mosquito repellant. Please contact Malcolm Collingwood at 917-915-1076 or malcolmcollingwood@gmail.com to RSVP for the event. This event is open to everyone in the local community that is interested in participating.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/tarpon-net-pull/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,LBC Member Event
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour On Successional Changes and Salinity At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this informative guided tour on “Succession” at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on Thursday January 18\, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Succession  is a ‘nonseasonal’ directional change and continuous pattern of colonization and extinction at a  particular site by populations. Together we will explore the local replacement of populations in a regular sequence following the opening of a space that was created through the disturbance caused during the conservation efforts at Wildflower Preserve. We will examine this basic question of interest; Are patterns of replacement predictable and what is the underlying factors that accounts for these changes? \nDr. Bill Dunson will guide us through the successional process as we view the response of the Preserve to disturbances that open areas for invasion\, or reoccupation of certain plants and organisms. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear\, sunscreen\, bug repellent\, and a hat. \n 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/guided-tour-on-successional-changes-and-salinity-at-lemon-creek-wildflower-preserve/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Lemon Bay Guided Paddle Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to announce join our paddle team for our last guided paddle tour for 2023 in Lemon Bay:\n\n\nThis guided paddle will be on  December 18 \,  Oyster Creek Boat Ramp Placida Rd.  Launch is scheduled for 9:30 am prompt\, please be sure to arrive on time.  This paddle is the second in our series of guided tours that will include an exploration along the south shore line around Lemon Bay. Examining both the positive and not so positive shore line conditions we observe\, the impact on our sea grasses will be an ideal topic for group discussion. This trip will be approximately 2 hours long\, depending on weather conditions.\n\n\n\n\nWind and conditions will dictate direction and destination for all paddles. The variety of paddler’s abilities will be taken in to consideration in order to determine how far the group will go. We recommend  that participants  be able to paddle comfortably for a minimum of 2 hours. Paddlers must provide their own kayaks\, paddles\, PDF\, whistle\, sunscreen\, water and a sense of humor. Participants are requested to sign up Sunday by 6 pm by calling either Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664 or the LBC office at 941-830-8922.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-bay-guided-paddle-tour-4/
LOCATION:Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp\, 2333 Placida Rd.\, 2333 Placida Rd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,LBC Member Event
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