Events
Paddle Vamo Park to Midnight Pass
A special paddle from Vamo Park to Midnight Pass for LBC members and your accompanying guests. We will explore southern Sarasota Bay leading to Spanish Point and the newly opened Midnight Pass. Reservations required. Text Charlie Woodruff to sign up […]
- Date: March 2, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 5800 Vamo Drive, Sarasota.
Boca Grande Paddle
We will paddle Boca Grande at 9:30am. Paddling from 5820 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946. We will explore the pass to Little Gasparilla Island and the surrounding area. Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of […]
- Date: March 9, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice.
Oyster Creek Paddle to Lemon Bay
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 in Lemon Bay. If conditions allow, we may paddle to Milton […]
- Date: March 16, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.
Welcome Back to the New Zealanders: Malcom and Jane Collingwood
Welcome Back New Zealanders! LBC welcomes back long time volunteers Malcom & Jane Collingwood with a celebratory event at the Lemon Bay Wildflower Preserve meadow. Jayne and Charlie Woodruff will be guiding a leisurely stroll through the preserve. Bring your […]
- Date: March 21, 2026
- Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Birding at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
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. The preserve address is 3120 Gasparilla Pines […]
- Date: March 23, 2026
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Coral Creek Paddle
A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests. Launching from 13012 Fishery Road, Placida. We will explore Wolverton Tunnels or the west branch of Coral Creek, depending on conditions. Advance reservations are required! Please text […]
- Date: March 23, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 14000 Gasparilla Road, Placida.
Rock Painting Workshop
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 […]
- Date: March 25, 2026
- Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: March 30, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
Snook Haven Paddle
An event for LBC members and accompanying guests. We will paddle Snook Haven at 9:30am. Paddling from the Kayak and Small Boat Launch, located at 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292. Please bring your kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, […]
- Date: April 6, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice.
Indian Mound Paddle
We are thrilled to be offering 2 pop up paddles! First will be Friday, April 10th at Indian Mound in Englewood starting at 4:30 PM. We will paddle up the east side of Lemon Bay and cross to Middle Beach […]
- Date: April 10, 2026
- Timing: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
Boca Grande Paddle
Come enjoy the amazing spring weather on the water! We will launch at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier at 5800 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande. This has been the season favorite paddle! Please bring a kayak or paddleboard, PFD, sunscreen, water, […]
- Date: April 13, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30pm
- Address: 5810 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande.
2026 Giving Challenge
Donate to LBC during the 2026 Giving Challenge and Triple Your Impact with Matching Donations!
- Date: April 15, 2026
- Timing: 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Address: , .
Don Pedro State Park Paddle
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 […]
- Date: April 20, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00pm
- Address: 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze.
Florida Arbor Day: Plant a Free Tree!
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. A total […]
- Date: April 24, 2026
- Timing: 8:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.