Volunteer Work Crew
2026-04-23 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-28 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-30 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-05 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-07 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-12 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-14 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-19 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Come out and join us! Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent plantings, water quality monitoring, and many other projects. Most people work two hours, but your schedule is up to you. If you’d like more information, call the office at 941-830-8922 and we’ll put you in touch with our volunteer coordinators.

Don Pedro State Park Paddle
2026-05-18 09:00 - 23:00 | Don Pedro Island State Park, 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, FL, 33946
Join us for a FREE guided paddle that is open to the public! LBC Volunteers Lexi Kust and Maier Goldberg will be guiding a paddle from Don Pedro State Park on Placida Rd. Try to arrive a little before 9 and launch when everyone is in the water together. There is a bit of a walk to the water from the parking lot, bring a cart to transport your kayak if possible. Don’t forget your water, safety equipment, and some excitement. Advance reservations are required! Please call the LBC office at 941-830-8922 if you intend on participating.
Lexi’s experience: Lexi grew up boating on fresh water in the Midwest. She has been kayaking in Southwest Florida for 8 years. She prefers the quieter waterways of the intracoastal, creeks and rivers.
Maier’s experience: Maier spent 5 years in Sebastian, Florida, kayaking on Vero Beach, Sebastian Inlet, Wabasso and Vero; 1 year in Hobe Sound, kayaking the southern part of Indian River, and Loxahatchee River; and 9 years in Naples as a volunteer for Conservancy of Southwest Florida. He led weekly guides on the Gordon River and has kayaked Wiggins Pass and North Marco Island.

Ainger Boat Ramp Paddle
2026-06-08 09:30 - 23:30 | Ainger Creek Boat Ramp, 2011 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Join us for a FREE guided paddle that is open to the public! LBC Volunteers Lexi Kust and Maier Goldberg will be guiding a paddle the Ainger Creek Boat Ramp. Try to arrive a little before 9 and launch when everyone is in the water together. There is a bit of a walk to the water from the parking lot, bring a cart to transport your kayak if possible. Don’t forget your water, safety equipment, and some excitement. Advance reservations are required! Please call the LBC office at 941-830-8922 if you intend on participating.
Lexi’s experience: Lexi grew up boating on fresh water in the Midwest. She has been kayaking in Southwest Florida for 8 years. She prefers the quieter waterways of the intracoastal, creeks and rivers.
Maier’s experience: Maier spent 5 years in Sebastian, Florida, kayaking on Vero Beach, Sebastian Inlet, Wabasso and Vero; 1 year in Hobe Sound, kayaking the southern part of Indian River, and Loxahatchee River; and 9 years in Naples as a volunteer for Conservancy of Southwest Florida. He led weekly guides on the Gordon River and has kayaked Wiggins Pass and North Marco Island.

Ainger Boat Ramp Paddle
2026-06-22 09:30 - 23:30 | Ainger Creek Boat Ramp, 2011 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Join us for a FREE guided paddle that is open to the public! LBC Volunteers Lexi Kust and Maier Goldberg will be guiding a paddle from the Ainger Creek Boat Ramp to Rock Creek. Try to arrive by 9:30am and launch when everyone is in the water together. Don’t forget your water, safety equipment, and some excitement. Please call the LBC office at 941-830-8922 with any questions.
Lexi’s experience: Lexi grew up boating on fresh water in the Midwest. She has been kayaking in Southwest Florida for 8 years. She prefers the quieter waterways of the intracoastal, creeks and rivers.
Maier’s experience: Maier spent 5 years in Sebastian, Florida, kayaking on Vero Beach, Sebastian Inlet, Wabasso and Vero; 1 year in Hobe Sound, kayaking the southern part of Indian River, and Loxahatchee River; and 9 years in Naples as a volunteer for Conservancy of Southwest Florida. He led weekly guides on the Gordon River and has kayaked Wiggins Pass and North Marco Island.

Preserve Sandalhaven Creek Bed Planting Project
2026-06-23 07:00 - 2026-06-26 11:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Dear LBC Volunteers,
We are launching a critical habitat restoration project and need your hands on the ground. From Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, our team is planting 600 native wetland plants in our Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Sandalhaven Creek bed to restore the local ecosystem. improve water quality, stabilize the littoral zone and create vital habitats for wildlife.
Whether you can spare a few hours one day or help every day till all plants are in the ground, your time will make a direct, lasting impact at Wildflower Preserve.
We will have two shifts for volunteers: 7 – 9 am and 9 – 11 am.
What to bring: Mud Boots or Waders, closed toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, plenty of water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Lemon Bay Conservancy will provide all the necessary tools, planting guidance, and some light refreshments to keep you energized. No prior planting experience is required, as our team will guide you through the process on-site.
This planting will take place in a creek bed. Dress for the heat and to get wet and muddy.
Please email: Chad@LemonBayConservancy.org to sign up for your day and shift or call for more information, 941-830-4888
