Middle Beach (Blind Pass) Paddle

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 […]

  • Date: December 22, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.

Boca Grande Paddle

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 […]

  • Date: December 29, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 5810 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: January 17, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Annual Meeting & Special Presentation: Helping Our Threatened Burrowing Owls

Following our short business meeting and election of officers, we will have a special presentation on LBC’s initiative to help the small, threatened Burrowing Owl colony on the Cape Haze peninsula. Refreshments at 5:00.  Business meeting begins at 5:30, with […]

  • Date: January 22, 2026
  • Timing: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.

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.

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.

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.