Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
2025-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
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, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-21 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.

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, 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.

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, 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
2026-01-19 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.

Annual Meeting & Special Presentation: Helping Our Threatened Burrowing Owls
2026-01-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Cape Haze Community Center, 180 Spyglass Aly, Placida 33946, 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL, 33946, United States
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 presentation immediately following.

Buck Creek to Thornton Key Paddle
2026-01-26 09:30 - 11:30 | 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 Placida Rd, to Thornton Key, traveling across the intracoastal and explore the area. This will be a moderate paddle. 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. Bring your own kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, snacks, and a sense of humor. Advance reservations are required. Text Charlie Woodruff at 914 799 0664. A liability release form must be signed.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Sunrise Rotary Park
2026-02-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park – 1000 S McCall Rd, Englewood, 1000 S McCall Road, Englewood, United States
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.

Paddle Myakka River at Bob Johnson Park
2026-02-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Bob Johnson Park – 9083 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, 9083 S Tamiami Trail, North Port, United States
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 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.
All 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.

Exploration Day - Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
2026-02-14 08:00 - 13:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
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.
Lemon 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.
Lemon Bay Conservancy is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers and funded by donations, memberships and grants.

The Preserve is located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224.
Click here to see a post with additional event details: Exploration Day 2026

Boca Fishing Pier Paddle
2026-02-16 09:30 - 11:30 | 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292, 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 33292, United States
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.

Paddle Vamo Park to Midnight Pass
2026-02-23 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Vamo Park Kayak Launch – 5800 Vamo Dr, Sarasota, 5800 Vamo Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States
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.

Boca Grande Paddle
2026-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | 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.

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.

Rock Painting Workshop
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | 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. Meet at the kiosk. We will guide participants on a guided nature walk to learn about flowers, trees and wildlife then we will paint rocks. Paint, brushes, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens will be provided. A walk to the garden to leave the art will then commence and a visit to the Preserve Labyrinth. Kids are invited, provided supervising adults, are also in attendance.
