Paddle Myakka River at Bob Johnson Park

  LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on a 2 hour paddle on the Myakka River where we will explore the area. Tentative push-off time is 9:30 am depending on tide and weather conditions. This excursion is […]

  • Date: February 9, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 9083 S Tamiami Trail, North Port.

Butterfly and Plant Tour

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 […]

  • Date: February 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Afternoon Preserve Walk

Afternoon Wildflower preserve walk starting at 4:00 pm.  Explore the preserve at a beautiful time of day and have a seasonal toast at 5:30.  Please bring your beverage of choice and snack.  We will leave the preserve at sunset.  Jayne […]

  • Date: February 20, 2026
  • Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull

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 […]

  • Date: February 21, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • 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 at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: March 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull

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 […]

  • Date: March 21, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull

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 […]

  • Date: April 18, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • 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 at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: April 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • 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 at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: May 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.