Lemon Bay Conservancy

Boca Grande Paddle
2026-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292, 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 33292, United States
We will paddle Boca Grande at 9:30am. Paddling from 5820 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946. We will explore the pass to Little Gasparilla Island and the surrounding area. Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch. Text Charlie Woodruff to reserve your spot 914-299-0664.

Oyster Creek Paddle to Lemon Bay
2026-03-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp, 2333 Placida Rd., 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
We will be launching from the Oyster Creek Environmental Park, located across the street from Cedar Point Park in Englewood, next to the high school. We will be exploring in Lemon Bay. If conditions allow, we may paddle to Milton Pass. This will be a moderate paddle. Bring your own kayak, paddle, life jacket, water, sun lotion, hat, gloves, lunch/snack and a sense of humor. This is a LBC members only event. A liability release must be signed. Advance reservations are required, text Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664.

Coral Creek Paddle
2026-03-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Coral Creek – Kayak, 13012 Fishery Road, Placida, 14000 Gasparilla Road, Placida, United States
A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests. Launching from 13012 Fishery Road, Placida. We will explore Wolverton Tunnels or the west branch of Coral Creek, depending on conditions. Advance reservations are required! Please text Charlie Woodruff to sign up, 914 799 0664. This is a moderate paddle You must provide your own kayak, safety equipment, and snacks. A liability release is required.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
2026-03-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Indian Mound Park in Englewood. Arrive at 9am and launching 9:30. bring kayak paddle PDF water and sun protection. Sense of humor a must! We will explore the waters crossing to Blind Pass bay. Weather and wind conditions will be carefully considered. Paddle will last 1.5ish hours and will be a slow too moderate pace. Good time for new paddlers and folks that have been saying that they should get out and use that kayak gathering dust. You must provide your own paddle and safety equipment. Participation limited to LBC Members and your accompanying guests. Contact Charlie Woodruff for additional information. 914-299-0664.

Snook Haven Paddle
2026-04-06 09:30 - 11:00 | 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292, 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 33292, United States
An event for LBC members and accompanying guests. We will paddle Snook Haven at 9:30am. Paddling from the Kayak and Small Boat Launch, located at 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292. Please bring your kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch. Advance reservations and liability waiver required. Reserve your spot by texting Charlie Woodruff 914-299-0664.

Indian Mound Paddle
2026-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
We are thrilled to be offering 2 pop up paddles! First will be Friday, April 10th at Indian Mound in Englewood starting at 4:30 PM. We will paddle up the east side of Lemon Bay and cross to Middle Beach back bay and return, exploring new spring growth in the water and plants. Following the paddle will be a “sit, snack and sip” to maybe enjoy a happy hour beverage. Please bring kayak, paddle, water, safety equipment, chair, snack, beverage, and some excitement. Advance reservations are required! Please text Charlie at 914 799 0664.

Boca Grande Paddle
2026-04-13 09:30 - 23:30 | Boca Grand Fishing Pier, 5810 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande, FL, 33946, United States
Come enjoy the amazing spring weather on the water! We will launch at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier at 5800 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande. This has been the season favorite paddle! Please bring a kayak or paddleboard, PFD, sunscreen, water, sense of humor, a snack and $6 for the bridge toll. Registration is required! Please text Charlie at 914 799 0664 (* not 941) for questions and sign up. NOTE: The Pier is closed but the kayak launch is open.

Don Pedro State Park Paddle
2026-04-20 09:00 - 23:00 | Don Pedro Island State Park, 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, FL, 33946
The 2nd of our April Pop-up Paddles will be Monday, April 20th at 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. Bring lunch to enjoy after the paddle and don’t forget your water, safety equipment, and some excitement. Advance reservations are required! Please text Charlie at 914-799-0664.

Don Pedro State Park Paddle
2026-05-18 09:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-08 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.
