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SUMMARY:Lemon Bay Paddle from Sunrise Rotary Park
DESCRIPTION:Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood as we paddle to Godfrey Creek.  Launching at 9:30 am.     You must provide your own boat\, paddle and safety equipment.  Participation limited to LBC Members and your accompanying guests.  Advance registration required with  Charlie Woodruff.  Text 914-299-0664.  A liability release form is required.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/lemon-bay-paddle-from-sunrise-rotary-park/
LOCATION:Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park – 1000 S McCall Rd\, Englewood\, 1000 S McCall Road\, Englewood\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kayak,LBC Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T093000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Myakka River at Bob Johnson Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nLBC 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. \nTentative push-off time is 9:30 am depending on tide and weather conditions. This excursion is an advanced paddle and recommended for more experienced paddlers. All participants must provide their own equipment: kayak or paddle board\, paddles\, pfd\, hat\, whistle\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug spray and sense of humor. \nAll kayak tours are limited to LBC members and their accompanying guests. Liability waiver forms are required for each tour and will be available at the launch site. Advanced reservations are required.  Text Charlie Woodruff at 914-299-0664.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/paddle-myakka-river-at-bob-johnson-park/
LOCATION:Bob Johnson Park – 9083 S Tamiami Trl\, North Port\, 9083 S Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,LBC Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T080000
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SUMMARY:Exploration Day - Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 14\, 2026\, Lemon Bay Conservancy will host its annual “Exploration Day” Nature Festival at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  This year\, we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day and the 5th anniversary of our reopening of the restored preserve.  The free event begins with an “Early Bird” guided bird at 8:00 am.  Guided nature walks on various topics will continue throughout the morning.   Local environmental groups will provide information exhibits and offer hands-on exhibits.  Everyone is invited to attend this free\, community-wide event. \nLemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is an 80-acre former golf course with numerous freshwater ponds and the Lemon Creek estuary.  It was purchased by Lemon Bay Conservancy in 2010 with the goal of providing a refuge for wildlife and opportunities for environmental education and scientific research.  The preserve has been restored to native habitats in partnership with the Southwest Water Management District and NOAA. \nLemon Bay Conservancy is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers and funded by donations\, memberships and grants. \n\nThe Preserve is located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard\, Englewood\, FL 34224. \nClick here to see a post with additional event details: Exploration Day 2026
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/exploration-day-lemon-creek-wildflower-preserve/
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,LBC Member Event,Nature Walk,Open House
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SUMMARY:Boca Fishing Pier Paddle
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the area around the Boca Grande pass from the Boca fishing pier.  Please bring your kayak\, paddles\, personal flotation device\, water\, sunscreen\, sense of humor and snack/lunch.  Contact Charlie Woodruff for additional information and to reserve your space.  Advance reservations required.  Text Charlie at 914-299-0664.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/boca-fishing-pier-paddle/
LOCATION:4076 East Venice Ave\, Venice 33292\, 4076 East Venice Ave\, Venice\, FL\, 33292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kayak,LBC Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
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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-4/2026-02-21/
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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SUMMARY:Paddle Vamo Park to Midnight Pass
DESCRIPTION:A special paddle from Vamo Park to Midnight Pass for LBC members and your accompanying guests.  We will explore southern Sarasota Bay leading to Spanish Point and the newly opened Midnight Pass.  Reservations required.  Text Charlie Woodruff to sign up \, 914 799 0664.  You must provide your own kayak and safety equipment.  A liability waiver form is required.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/vamo-park-paddle/
LOCATION:Vamo Park Kayak Launch – 5800 Vamo Dr\, Sarasota\, 5800 Vamo Drive\, Sarasota\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kayak,LBC Member Event
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