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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Nature Walk and Picnic Lunch at Middle Beach/Blind Pass
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Dunson will lead a nature walk on Thursday\, Jan. 1\, 2026\, from 10-11 am at Middle Beach/Blind Pass Beach Park on Manasota Key; (6725 Manasota Key Rd\, Englewood\, FL 34223).  Come make a great start to the New Year\, burn off a few calories\, and learn and share some nature lore.  The entire walk is less than a mile\, on narrow trails and the beach. \nWe will meet at 10 am in the parking area near where the old Duisberg Trail starts (https://floridahikes.com/lemon-bay-conservancy-duisberg-nature-trail).  Turn east into the main parking area and take the first left.  Note that Middle Beach is currently only accessible from the southern end of Manasota Key as the road to the north of that point has not been repaired since Hurricanes Helene and Milton. \nThe park was heavily damaged by the storm\, but we will explore remaining areas of mangroves\, upland subtropical hammocks\, dune habitat\, and the mangrove boardwalk.  The main bayside area of the park was dredge spoil from the construction of the ICW in the late 1960’s. \nYou are required to sign a liability waiver.  No dogs or smoking/vaping allowed.  No reservations are required for the walk. \nFollowing the walk\, there will be a cook-out and pot-luck at Bill’s home.  There is a limit of 40 people for lunch and reservations are required.  Send your name and number of attendees to Bill at wdunson@comcast.net.  Bill will provide additional details to confirmed participants. \nFor further information contact Bill Dunson (wdunson@comcast.net)  (NOTE:  LUNCH RESRVATIONS ARE NOW AT CAPACITY.) \n 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/new-years-day-nature-walk-and-picnic-lunch-at-middle-beach-blind-pass/
LOCATION:Blind Pass Park (Middle Beach)\,  6725 Manasota Key Rd\, Englewood\, 34223
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature Walk
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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 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-10/2026-01-15/
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:Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
DESCRIPTION:Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers\, are invited to participate in our  Tarpon pull event.  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/juvenile-tarpon-research-net-pull-4/2026-01-17/
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,Tarpon Tagging,Volunteer Opportunities
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