Lemon Bay Conservancy

Rock Painting Workshop
2024-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. We will provide paint, brushes, some cocktail napkins, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue, using cake decorating tips, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.

Eco Paddle Tour
2024-03-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Don Pedro Island State Park, 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, FL, 33946
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Monday, March 4, 2024 9:30 am.We will launch from Don Pedro State Park, 8450 Placida Road, Placida, FL 33946.This paddle will explore the mangrove-lined bayside of the island. All participants must provide their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddles, pfd, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and sense of humor.
Lemon BayWatch 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 by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com .

Tarpon Net Pull
2024-03-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8:00 am. 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.

Eco Paddle Tour
2024-03-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp, 2333 Placida Rd., 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Monday, March 18, 2024 9:30 am.We will launch from Oyster Creek Kayak Launch, south of Lemon Bay High School on Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224. We will explore Cedar Point and Rock Creek. All participants must provide their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddles, pfd, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and sense of humor.
Lemon BayWatch 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 by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com .

Eco Paddle Tour
2024-03-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Monday, March 25, 2024 9:30 am. Paddlers will explore the mangroves and seagrass areas to the south and west of the launch site at Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood, FL 34223. All participants must provide their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddles, pfd, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and sense of humor.
Lemon BayWatch 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 by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com .

Rock Painting Workshop
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. We will provide paint, brushes, some cocktail napkins, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue, using cake decorating tips, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.

Eco Paddle Tour from Middle Beach on Manasota Key
2024-04-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Blind Pass Park (Middle Beach), 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, 34223
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 9:00 am. Paddlers will explore Fox Creek and the northern bay area near the launch site at Middle Beach Park (aka Blind Pass Park), south launch area, on Manasota Key.
Lemon BayWatch 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. Advance reservations are required by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com or text 914-799-0664.
Paddle participants must provide their own equipment: kayak, paddle board, or canoe, paddles, pfd, water shoes, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a sense of humor. Please arrive by 9 am.

Eco Paddle Tour from Stump Pass
2024-04-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Stump Pass State Park, 900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, 34223
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Monday, April 8, 2024, 8:00 am. (NOTE: EARLY DEPARTURE TIME.) Paddlers will explore the area of the LBC islands and the state-owned islands as we head south toward Stump Pass, with a possible stop to view the nesting shorebirds.
Lemon BayWatch 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. Advance reservations are required by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com or text 914-799-0664.
There is a $3.00 charge to enter the park and parking is limited.
Paddle participants must provide their own equipment: kayak, paddle board, or canoe, paddles, pfd, water shoes, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a sense of humor. Please arrive by 8 am.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday, April20 , 2024 at 8:00 am. 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.

Eco Paddle Tour from Stump Pass *NEW LOCATION*
2024-04-22 08:00 - 10:30 | Stump Pass State Park, 900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, 34223
** Location for this paddle has been updated. Please note this new location is Stump Pass. ** LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on Monday, April 8, 2024, 8:00 am. (NOTE: EARLY DEPARTURE TIME.) Paddlers will explore the area of the LBC islands and the state-owned islands as we head south toward Stump Pass, with a possible stop to view the nesting shorebirds.
Lemon BayWatch 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. Advance reservations are required by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com or text 914-799-0664.
There is a $3.00 charge to enter the park and parking is limited.
Paddle participants must provide their own equipment: kayak, paddle board, or canoe, paddles, pfd, water shoes, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and a sense of humor. Please arrive by 8 am.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
2024-11-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
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 8:00 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.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
2024-12-21 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-18 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-15 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-03-15 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-19 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
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.

Coral Creek Afternoon Paddle
2025-02-07 15:30 - 18:00
A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests. We will put in at 3:30 pm at private kayak launch on Coral Creek and explore surrounding area. Our host will lead us on an adventure thru the mangroves to the Port Charlotte Aquatic Preserve. Returning to launch site around 5pm. Following the paddle we will enjoy a byo beverage and snacks. Please text Charlie Woodruff to sign up by the 5th of February. 914 799 0664. You must provide your own kayak and safety equipment.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
2025-02-14 09:00 - 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. We will explore Lemon Bay on east side up to Lemon Bay Park looking at conditions left by the recent hurricanes. 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.

Paddle from Don Pedro State Park
2025-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Don Pedro Island State Park, 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze, FL, 33946
Depart the Don Pedro State Park Land Base at 9am, launching as soon as everyone is ready. We will paddle across short stretch of the intracoastal waterway and explore a mangrove tunnel to hidden lakes. This paddle does require getting kayaks down a sand path to the water. If you have wheels do bring them. If not we will use our cart. Paddle should be moderate pace and last 1.5 hours. Open to LBC Members and your accompanying guests. Bring your own kayak, paddle, and safety gear, or rent a kayak in advance. Also, bring along water, sun lotion, and your sense of humor. Please text or call Charlie at 914 799 0664 for questions.

This location has rental kayaks available. Call SUP Englewood to arrange a kayak and gear. Their number is 941 265 2925.

Plastic Pulling Paddle
2025-03-07 09:00 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
We invite you to join us on a moderate 2 hour Kayak paddle as we continue working on removing plastic and debris from the mangroves in Lemon Bay Park. Cleanup is easy, fun and very satisfying.
Plan on arriving at Indian Mound Park at 9:00 am and launch at 9:30 am. Please bring your kayak, paddle, life jacket, water, sun lotion, hat, gloves, and a sense of humor. Bring your own snack or lunch.
Rest rooms are available at Lemon Bay Park. This is an LBC members only event. This is a members only event. For questions, contact Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
2025-11-10 09:00 | 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.

Bill Coy Preserve Paddle on Buck Creek
2025-12-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Buck Creek Preserve – 5350 Placida Rd., 5350 Placida Road, Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
We will paddle from Bill Coy Preserve on Buck Creek located at 5350 Placid Rd from the Coy Preserve kayak launch to Thornton Key, across the intracoastal and explore the area. Given the sometimes muddy conditions at the launch site, this location will be evaluated the day before, and any changes will be texted to participants. Please bring kayak paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, snacks, and a sense of humor. Please call or text Charlie Woodruff at 914 799 0664.

Middle Beach (Blind Pass) Paddle
2025-12-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Blind Pass Park (Middle Beach), 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, 34223
We will paddle launching from Middle Beach (Blind Pass) back parking area on Manasota Key exploring bays and conditions of northern Lemon Bay. Meet at 9:30 at the parking area along the bayside across the road from Manasota Beach. Please bring your kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, snacks and sense of humor. Contact Charlie Woodruff for additional information. 914-299-0664.

Boca Grande Paddle
2025-12-29 09:30 - 11:00 | 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292, 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 33292, United States
We will paddle from Boca Grande kayak launch at 9:30am. Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch. After paying the $6 toll at the bridge, go south a short distance past Boca Grande Hotel and Kappy’s and turn left on the dirt road with a Fishing Pier sign to the launch area. Make sure it’s the dirt road and not a resort boat launch. We will explore the pass to Little Gasparilla Island and the surrounding area. Contact Charlie Woodruff for additional information. 914-299-0664.

Oyster Creek Paddle to Lemon Bay
2026-01-05 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
2026-01-19 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. We will put in at Gasparilla Rd and Fishery Road under the bridge. Park in lot. 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.
