Plant Succession and its Inevitability with Dr. Bill Dunson

Lemon Bay Conservancy embarked on a very ambitious project to restore an old golf course.  The changes to date in the original vegetation which was present at the time of purchase have been astounding. Dr. BIll Dunson, walk leader, will […]

  • Date: February 4, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve – Susy d’Hont

“Peak Winter Nature Viewing” from the highest point in Englewood. You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am.  Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever […]

  • Date: February 7, 2026
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Introduction to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

A 1-hour guided walk along mowed trails through diverse upland habitats and freshwater ponds that connect to brackish Lemon Creek.  Visitors can observe native and Florida-friendly plants, vibrant wildflowers, and butterflies in dedicated habitats, while spotting upland and wading birds, […]

  • Date: February 10, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

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.

Casual Birding w/ Ken Blackshaw

Please join us at 8:00 am as birding expert, Ken Blackshaw leads a casually – paced guided walk through Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  The preserve includes upland habitats, along with freshwater ponds and brackish water wetlands, that attract a wide […]

  • Date: February 16, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Butterfly and Plant Tour

Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: February 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Afternoon Preserve Walk

Afternoon Wildflower preserve walk starting at 4:00 pm.  Explore the preserve at a beautiful time of day and have a seasonal toast at 5:30.  Please bring your beverage of choice and snack.  We will leave the preserve at sunset.  Jayne […]

  • Date: February 20, 2026
  • Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Introduction to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

A 1-hour guided walk along mowed trails through diverse upland habitats and freshwater ponds that connect to brackish Lemon Creek.  Visitors can observe native and Florida-friendly plants, vibrant wildflowers, and butterflies in dedicated habitats, while spotting upland and wading birds, […]

  • Date: March 10, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding w/ Ken Blackshaw

Please join us at 8:00 am as birding expert, Ken Blackshaw leads a casually – paced guided walk through Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  The preserve includes upland habitats, along with freshwater ponds and brackish water wetlands, that attract a wide […]

  • Date: March 16, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Butterfly and Plant Tour

Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: March 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Introduction to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

A 1-hour guided walk along mowed trails through diverse upland habitats and freshwater ponds that connect to brackish Lemon Creek.  Visitors can observe native and Florida-friendly plants, vibrant wildflowers, and butterflies in dedicated habitats, while spotting upland and wading birds, […]

  • Date: April 14, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Butterfly and Plant Tour

Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: April 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Butterfly and Plant Tour

Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]

  • Date: May 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.