Birding at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

Join Mike Weisensee and the Venice Area Audubon Society for a short, casually-paced walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on Thursday, November 6 at 8 a.m. The preserve includes upland habitats, along with freshwater ponds and brackish water wetlands, that […]

  • Date: November 6, 2025
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding

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: November 17, 2025
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk-Dr. Bill Dunson, Restoration Ecology

Join Dr. Bill Dunson from the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and Lemon Bay Conservancy for a nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood).  The topic of the day will be “Restoration […]

  • Date: November 26, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

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 changing natural sights and sounds.  Susy’s walks are free and open […]

  • Date: November 28, 2025
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

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 changing natural sights and sounds.  Susy’s walks are free and open […]

  • Date: December 4, 2025
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding

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: December 15, 2025
  • Timing: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Afternoon Preserve Walk

Afternoon Wildflower preserve walk starting at 3:30pm.  Explore the preserve at a beautiful time of day and have a seasonal toast at 4:30-5.  Please bring your beverage of choice and snack.  We will leave the preserve at sunset.  Jayne and […]

  • Date: December 19, 2025
  • Timing: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk- Dr. Bill Dunson, Native vs Non-Native

Join Dr. Bill Dunson for a nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood). The primary topic will be a discussion and contrast of native and non-native plants and why they are considered important to habitat […]

  • Date: December 22, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Morning Preserve Walk

“A walk about the preserve” Looking for more joyful things, growing, flying and perched.  Meet at Lemon Bay Wildflower preserve at 9:30am .When visiting the Preserve, closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray are suggested.  A water bottle, […]

  • Date: December 26, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

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 changing natural sights and sounds.  Susy’s walks are free and open […]

  • Date: December 27, 2025
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

New Year’s Day Nature Walk and Picnic Lunch at Middle Beach/Blind Pass

Dr. Bill Dunson will lead a nature walk on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, from 10-11 am at Middle Beach/Blind Pass Beach Park on Manasota Key; (6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223).  Come make a great start to the New […]

  • Date: January 1, 2026
  • Timing: 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.

Freshwater Wetland Ecology at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

Wetland Ecology Guided Walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve with Dr. Bill Dunson

  • Date: January 2, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding

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: January 12, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding

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: January 12, 2026
  • Timing: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 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.