Events
Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park
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 […]
- Date: February 14, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
Rosé Ramble
Looking for something different to do on Valentine’s Day? Come out to the preserve and enjoy the nature around us with an afternoon walk and social hour. This event is open to LBC members and your accompanying guests. The “ramble” […]
- Date: February 14, 2025
- Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: February 15, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Plen Air Painters Visit
Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes the Plen Air painters to the preserve. Preserve visitors will have the opportunity to observe the painters as they paint at various locations around the preserve.
- Date: February 27, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood.
Paddle from Don Pedro State Park
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 […]
- Date: February 28, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze.
Plastic Pulling Paddle
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 […]
- Date: March 7, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, 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: March 10, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Late Afternoon Birding Walk
Join Bob Ihlenburg and Rachel Samuels for a casually-paced late afternoon birding (and plants) walk. The preserve is beautiful late in the day and the birds are usually very active. The walk begins at 6:00 and will end at 7:30 […]
- Date: March 13, 2025
- Timing: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: March 15, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Shamrock Stroll
Come out to Lemon Bay Wildflower Preserve for our Shamrock Stroll. 9:30 am -11:30 am. We will search for signs of spring including clovers, Frog Fruit, the famous flat Flamingoes and a Leprechaun! Following the stroll, you are welcome to […]
- Date: March 17, 2025
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Shamrock Picnic
Join us as we celebrate the green all around us with a picnic on St. Patrick’s Day at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. Bring your own lunch and beverage and meet at the picnic tables under the oaks in the meadow […]
- Date: March 17, 2025
- Timing: 11:30am - 12:30pm
- 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 the surrounding area looking for signs of life in […]
- Date: March 21, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.
Lemon Bay Conservancy Celebrates Preserve Volunteers
On Thursday, March 20, Lemon Bay Conservancy held a celebration for our Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve volunteers at the Cape Haze Community Center. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed a social period followed by dinner, awards and presentations. Our preserve volunteers […]
- Date: March 31, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Address: , .
Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series: Update on the Smalltooth Sawfish and the 2024 ‘spinning’ mortality events”
Tonya Wiley, Founder and President, Havenworth Coastal Conservation will present an “Update on Smalltooth Sawfish and the 2024 ‘spinning’ mortality events” Join us for this free, public seminar. Refreshments at 5:30. Presentation begins at 6:00.
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Timing: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.
J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop for LBC
On Thursday, April 10 from noon to 4, enjoy light sips and bites while you shop. 15% of Sales will benefit The Lemon Bay Conservancy. J. McLaughlin’s is located at 360 Park Avenue, Boca Grande, FL. Check out the spring […]
- Date: April 10, 2025
- Timing: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Address: , .