Events
Volunteer Work Crew
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 […]
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Wildflower 101: Introduction to the Preserve Guided Walk
Join Paul Townsend and Brad Kort for the monthly “Wildflower 101” introductory guided walk beginning at 9 am. During this is a short, casually-paced walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, you can expect to see upland and wading birds, native […]
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Wildflower 101: Introduction to the Preserve Guided Walk
Join Paul Townsend and Brad Kort for the monthly “Wildflower 101” introductory guided walk beginning at 9 am. During this is a short, casually-paced walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, you can expect to see upland and wading birds, native […]
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
1000 Seedlings – Pine Planting Project
Volunteers are needed to help us plant 1000 bare-root slash pine seedlings at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on June 18, 19, and 20. Volunteers will use a “dibble bar” to open a slot in the ground for each plant, drop […]
- Date: June 18, 2025
- Timing: 7:00am - 11:00am
- Address: , .
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: June 19, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
LBC at Waterfest
Come and visit our booth at Englewood Waterfest. We are planning a fun and educational exhibit, including the “Lucky Ducky Conservation Game” where participants will spin a wheel, answer a conservation-based question, and win a prize. Hope to see you […]
- Date: October 11, 2025
- Timing: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: , .
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: October 16, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 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: October 20, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
- 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: October 31, 2025
- Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Rotonda West Open House
You are invited to visit the LBC booth and the Rotonda West Open House. Enjoy wine and snacks while you visit other local organizations. This event takes place on November 6 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Rotonda West […]
- Date: November 6, 2025
- Timing: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Address: , .
Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
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 […]
- Date: November 10, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 9:00am
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
We are Just Back! What’s been happening at the Preserve. Join Charlie Woodruff.
Join Charlie Woodruff and Explore the Wildflower Lemon Bay preserve finding exciting changes and fun new growth. 9am bring water sun protection your smart phone and of course a sense of humor.
- Date: November 12, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: , .
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: November 15, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 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: November 20, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Oyster Creek Paddle
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 waters in Cedar Point and adjacent creeks. If conditions allow, we may […]
- Date: November 24, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.