Events
February Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop
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 [...]- Date: February 3, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Tarpon Net Pull
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 […]
- Date: February 17, 2024
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
The Manasota Beach Club Monday Lecture Series
In 2017, Sarasota Bay Watch started a shellfish restoration initiative focused on the southern hard-shell clam (Mereneriacampechiensis). The southern hard-shell clam was once abundant in Sarasota Bay, but today populations have dwindled to just a few locations. A single […]
- Date: February 19, 2024
- Timing: 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: 7660 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.
Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
“The Mysterious Manta Rays of Florida” – Jessica Pate, Lead Scientist, Florida Manta Project is our featured speaker for the month of February. The Marine Megafauna Foundation https://marinemegafauna.org/americas/florida-manta-project Research Scientist & US Country Manager https://marinemegafauna.org/team/jessica-pate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFqws_HsBf8 All programs will be […]
- Date: February 22, 2024
- Timing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.
Lemon Bay Conservancy Open House 2024
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 […]
- Date: February 24, 2024
- Timing: 8:00am - 12:30pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
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 […]
- Date: February 28, 2024
- Timing: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Habitat Restoration Guided Walk
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 [...]- Date: February 29, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Butterfly and Plant Tour
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 […]
- Date: March 14, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
“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. Dr. Larry Brand, University of Miami, Rosenstiel School, Department of Marine […]
- Date: March 14, 2024
- Timing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.
Tarpon Net Pull
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 […]
- Date: March 16, 2024
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
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 […]
- Date: March 27, 2024
- Timing: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve: Converting a Golf Course into a Nature Preserve
All are welcome to attend the following community presentation: “Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve: Converting a Golf Course into a Nature Preserve” on Monday April 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Rotonda West Community Center 646 Rotonda Circle Rotonda […]
- Date: April 8, 2024
- Timing: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Address: 646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West.
Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
“Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz, State Director of Research, Florida Audubon is our featured speaker for the month of April. Dr. Jerry Lorenz, State Research Director for Audubon Florida […]
- Date: April 11, 2024
- Timing: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.
Eyes on Seagrass
LEMON BAYWATCH UF/IFAS Extension SEA GRANT Program Eyes On Seagrass Invites You To Become a citizen Scientist for a Day! 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 Cedar Point Environmental Center 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224 Sea […]
- Date: April 13, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 2300 Placida Road, Englewood.
Special Walk for Lemon Bay Garden Club
Lemon Bay Garden Club members are invited to visit Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for a short introductory walk to see preserve highlights and visit the butterfly habitat. The tour will be led by Eva Furner, Maura Qualls, and Ann Weaver.
- Date: April 18, 2024
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.