Lemon Bay Paddle from Sunrise Rotary Park

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 […]

  • Date: February 2, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 1000 S McCall Road, Englewood.

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.

Exploration Day – Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

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 […]

  • Date: February 14, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Boca Fishing Pier Paddle

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 […]

  • Date: February 16, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 5820 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island.

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.

Paddle Vamo Park to Midnight Pass

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 […]

  • Date: February 23, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 5800 Vamo Drive, Sarasota.

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.