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SUMMARY:2026 Giving Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Giving Challenge offers a great opportunity to triple the impact of your gift to LBC!  All donations must be made online between noon on April 15th and noon on April 16th. \nPlease click on our post below for all the details: \nThe 2026 Giving Challenge: Support LBC and Triple Your Gift!
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/2026-giving-challenge/
LOCATION:— online event —
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,General
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Crew
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants\, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat\, mowing preserve trails\, clearing vines from recent plantings\, water quality monitoring\, and many other projects.  Most people work two hours\, but your schedule is up to you.  If you’d like more information\, call the office at 941-830-8922 and we’ll put you in touch with our volunteer coordinators.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/volunteer-work-crew-6/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exercise,Help Nature,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Butterfly and Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 present in our garden. We will offer discussions on how you can establish your own native butterfly and pollinator habitat and will provide an up-close look at nectar and host plants\, both native and Florida friendly. Please bring your binoculars\, cameras\, water bottles\, sunscreen\, and bug repellent. All participants should wear comfortable\, protective attire\, especially footwear.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/butterfly-and-plant-tour-10/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:Juvenile Tarpon Research Net Pull
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/juvenile-tarpon-research-net-pull-4/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,General,LBC Member Event,Tarpon Tagging,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Don Pedro State Park Paddle
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd of our April Pop-up Paddles will be Monday\, April 20th at Don Pedro State Park on Placida Rd.  Try to arrive a little before 9 and launch when everyone is in the water together.  There is a bit of a walk to the water from the parking lot\, bring a cart to transport your kayak if possible.  Bring lunch to enjoy after the paddle and don’t forget your water\, safety equipment\, and some excitement.  Advance reservations are required!  Please text Charlie at 914-799-0664.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/don-pedro-state-park-paddle/
LOCATION:Don Pedro Island State Park\, 8450 Placida Rd\, Cape Haze\, FL\, 33946
CATEGORIES:Kayak,LBC Member Event
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SUMMARY:Florida Arbor Day:  Plant a Free Tree!
DESCRIPTION:With funding support from the Florida Forest Service and Sandhill Native Growers of Acadia\, Lemon Bay Conservancy is hosting a free tree giveaway on Friday\, April 24\, beginning at 8:00 am for homeowners in Englewood and surrounding areas. \nA total of 100 trees and shrubs in 3-gallon containers will be available\, with a limit of one per household. First Come\, First Served! \nTree Species include: \nRed Maple – Acer rubrum\nAmerica Beautyberry – Callicarpa americana\nSea Grape- Coccoloba uvifera\nFirebush – Hamelia patens\nDahoon Holly – Ilex cassine\nSouthern Red Cedar- Juniperus virginiana\nSweetbay Magnolia- Magnolia virginiana\nLongleaf Pine- Pinus palustris\nLive Oak- Quesrcus virginiana\nAmerican Elm- Ulmus americana \n  \n 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/florida-arbor-day-plant-a-free-tree-2/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational
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SUMMARY:Birding at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Weisensee for a short\, casually-paced walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. The preserve includes upland habitats\, along with freshwater ponds and brackish water wetlands\, that attract a wide variety of birds. \nThe preserve address is 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood 34224. \n\nWhen visiting the Preserve\, closed-toe walking shoes\, a hat\, sunscreen\, and bug spray are suggested.  A water bottle\, camera\, and binoculars are also encouraged. \n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, please feel free to invite your friends\, neighbors\, and family to come along and enjoy the early morning sights and sounds. 
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/birding-at-lemon-creek-wildflower-preserve/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Rock Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, at 4:00 pm.  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.
URL:https://lemonbayconservancy.org/event/march-rock-painting-workshop/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd\, Englewood\, FL 34224\, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd.\, Englewood\, FL\, 34224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,General,LBC Member Event
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