General Guided Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
2023-10-06 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join Susy D’Hont for a guided walk on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:00 am. Participants will become fully immersed as they learn and encounter the ever changing natural sights at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. This is an ideal walk for everyone who is interested in becoming familiar with the various birds, plants, flowers, and history of the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve 3120, Gasparilla Pines Blvd Englewood, FL 34224. All participants should wear closed toe walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and bring along a water bottle, camera, and binoculars.

Butterfly and Plant Tour
2023-10-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat on Thursday, October 12, 2023 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.

Peace River Audubon At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
2023-10-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Mike Weisensee will be leading a Peace River Audubon field trip (free & open to the public) on Saturday, October 21 to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 8AM. The 80-acre preserve located on the Cape Haze peninsula is managed by the Lemon Bay Conservancy and contains a variety of upland habitats with several fresh water ponds that feed into the salt-water of Lemon Creek connecting to the gulf at Lemon Bay. E bird reports 177 species seen there including recent sightings of the American Redstart, Northern Parula, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-throated Warbler, Roseate Spoonbill, Bald Eagle and Least Bittern.

Rock Painting Workshop
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. We will provide paint, brushes, some cocktail napkins, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue, using cake decorating tips, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.

Labyrinth on the Hill October Walk
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday October 25th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, Fl. Located at the top of a berm overlooking all four directions of the Preserve, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding, circular, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Join our labyrinth facilitators Tonya Bramlage and Lary Stuhlmiller as they lead us through the labyrinth. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth, a time for sharing, opportunities for personal reflecting, extended learning, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.

Englewood Mullet Fest 2023
2023-11-04 10:00 - 22:00 | Pioneer Plaza, 300 W Dearborn St., Englewood, FL 34223, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy will be participating in the Englewood Mullet Fest again this year. We are thrilled that a portion of this event will be donated to LBC. Please plan to come out and see us. We are anticipating a big crowd for the event and looking forward to sharing all about Lemon Bay Conservancy with our local community.
This event is on November 4, 2023 at 10:00 am. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Family fun and entertainment schedule will include; Arts/Crafts 10A-5P, Mullet Smoke-Off Competition 1P, Cast Net Competition ALL DAY, Mullet Hair Competition 4P, Live Music ALL DAY (10A-10P), Ax Throwing ALL DAY, Face Painting ALL DAY.

Lemon Bay Guided Paddle Tour
2023-11-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy would like to announce that our paddle team has set 4 dates for guided paddle tours in in Lemon Bay:

The first guided paddle will be on November 6, at Indian Mound in Englewood. Launch is scheduled for 9:30 am prompt, please be sure to arrive on time. This paddle begins our series of guided tours that will include an exploration along the north shore line around Lemon Bay. Examining both the positive and not so positive shore line conditions we observe, the impact on our sea grasses will be an ideal topic for group discussion. This trip will be approximately 2 hours long, depending on weather conditions.

Wind and conditions will dictate direction and destination for all paddles. The variety of paddler’s abilities will be taken in to consideration in order to determine how far the group will go. We recommend that participants be able to paddle comfortably for a minimum of 2 hours. Paddlers must provide their own kayaks, paddles, PDF, whistle, sunscreen, water and a sense of humor. Participants are requested to sign up Sunday by 6 pm by calling either Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664 or the LBC office at 941-830-8922.

Welcome to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Guided Walking Tour
2023-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Please join Lemon Bay Conservancy volunteers Paul Townsend and Steve Bramlage on Tuesday November, 7, 2023 at 9:00 am as they lead participants on an approximately 1/3 mile walk through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd. Englewood, FL 34223. During this introductory guided walking tour, you can expect to see; upland and wading birds, native and Florida friendly plants, butterflies and other insects, freshwater and brackish pond water environments, the Labyrinth on the Hill and other panoramic views, all in the course of 1 hour. Everyone is welcome to attend, please feel free to invite your friends, neighbors, and family to come along and enjoy the morning.

LBC Family Explore
2023-11-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
LBC Family Day Program: “The Wonders of Water Part II”

You are invited to join us for our upcoming “Family Explore” on November 11th, at 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood. November’s program focuses on Hydrology. Together we will be learning about the importance of hydrology in our ponds, water testing, monitoring, and other citizen science opportunities. Participants will learn about the wonders of water at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve and beyond.

LBC will be hosting “Family Explore” sessions on the second Saturday of each month. Please be sure to bring your water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray, as this is an outdoor event.

Tarpon Net Pull
2023-11-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:00 am. 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.

Lemon Bay Guided Paddle Tour
2023-11-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to announce join our paddle team for our upcoming guided paddle tour in Lemon Bay:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Rescheduled Kayak Tour: Monday, November 20, 2023

The kayak tour scheduled on November 13, 2023 has been rescheduled for Monday, November 20,2023. The tour was cancelled due to high winds and rough water. The tour will launch from Indian Mound Park in Englewood at 9:30 am. Advanced reservations are required. Interested LBC members and their guests are invited to register no later than 4:00 pm the day prior. To register, email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com.
All LBC tours will be subject to tide and weather conditions. Participants must have their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddle, PFD, water, hat and sense of humor. Liability waivers are required. This paddle is the second in our series of guided tours that will include an exploration along the south shore line around Lemon Bay. Examining both the positive and not so positive shore line conditions we observe, the impact on our sea grasses will be an ideal topic for group discussion. This trip will be approximately 2 hours long, depending on weather conditions. Wind and weather conditions will dictate direction and destination for all paddles.

Rock Painting Workshop
2023-11-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. We will provide paint, brushes, some cocktail napkins, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue, using cake decorating tips, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.

Labyrinth on the Hill November Guided Walk
2023-11-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, Fl. Located at the top of a berm overlooking all four directions of the Preserve, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding, circular, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Join our labyrinth facilitators Tonya Bramlage and Lary Stuhlmiller as they lead us through the labyrinth. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth, a time for sharing, opportunities for personal reflecting, extended learning, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.

Lemon Bay Guided Paddle Tour
2023-12-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp, 2333 Placida Rd., 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to announce join our paddle team for our next guided paddle tour in Lemon Bay:

This guided paddle will be on December 4 , 2023 at Oyster Creek Boat Ramp on Placida Rd. Launch is scheduled for 9:30 am prompt, please be sure to arrive on time. This paddle is the second in our series of guided tours that will include an exploration along the north shore line around Lemon Bay. Examining both the positive and not so positive shore line conditions we observe, the impact on our sea grasses will be an ideal topic for group discussion. This trip will be approximately 2 hours long, depending on weather conditions.

Wind and conditions will dictate direction and destination for all paddles. The variety of paddler’s abilities will be taken in to consideration in order to determine how far the group will go. We recommend that participants be able to paddle comfortably for a minimum of 2 hours. Paddlers must provide their own kayaks, paddles, PDF, whistle, sunscreen, water and a sense of humor. Participants are requested to sign up Sunday by 6 pm by calling either Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664 or the LBC office at 941-830-8922.

Lemon Bay Guided Paddle Tour
2023-12-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp, 2333 Placida Rd., 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to announce join our paddle team for our last guided paddle tour for 2023 in Lemon Bay:

This guided paddle will be on December 18 , Oyster Creek Boat Ramp Placida Rd. Launch is scheduled for 9:30 am prompt, please be sure to arrive on time. This paddle is the second in our series of guided tours that will include an exploration along the south shore line around Lemon Bay. Examining both the positive and not so positive shore line conditions we observe, the impact on our sea grasses will be an ideal topic for group discussion. This trip will be approximately 2 hours long, depending on weather conditions.

Wind and conditions will dictate direction and destination for all paddles. The variety of paddler’s abilities will be taken in to consideration in order to determine how far the group will go. We recommend that participants be able to paddle comfortably for a minimum of 2 hours. Paddlers must provide their own kayaks, paddles, PDF, whistle, sunscreen, water and a sense of humor. Participants are requested to sign up Sunday by 6 pm by calling either Charlie Woodruff at 914-799-0664 or the LBC office at 941-830-8922.

Vertical Oyster Gardens Workshops
2024-01-06 09:00 - 10:00 | FL
The LBC Lemon BayWatch “One Dock at a Time” program to promote vertical oyster gardening is gearing up to begin assembling oyster strands that will be hung from docks on the Lemon Bay waterfront. Oyster team coordinator Sue Wills will present an oyster gardening information session on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve at 9:00 a.m. The one hour program is open to all interested LBC members and friends. Please join us to learn about the life cycle of oysters, the history of oyster harvesting in our area, and the important role oysters play as living water filters in estuarine habitats. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and sign up to become an oyster gardener.
At 10:00 a.m. following the oyster information session, Sue Wills will lead current oyster team members in an oyster shell stringing workshop to restock our supply of vertical oyster gardens that will be distributed in mid-January.
If you would like to have a vertical oyster garden for your dock, please watch for a VOG installation request form in upcoming emails. We are working to improve water quality “One Dock at a Time”!

January Eco Kayak Tour
2024-01-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Boulevard, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Join paddle team members Charlie Woodruff, Jayne Dean and Beth McKinley as they explore the ecology of Lemon Bay and its fascinating shoreline habitats.
The next tour is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m., departing from Lemon Bay Park and Environment Center, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood, FL 34223. The tour will last approximately two hours.
Participation is limited to LBC members and your accompanying guests. Advance registration by no later than 4 p.m. the day prior is required. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com
All tours will be subject to tide and weather conditions. Participants must have their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddle(s), PFD, water, hat and sense of humor. Liability waivers are required for each tour.

Guided Tour On Successional Changes and Salinity At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
2024-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Join us for this informative guided tour on “Succession” at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve on Thursday January 18, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Succession is a ‘nonseasonal’ directional change and continuous pattern of colonization and extinction at a particular site by populations. Together we will explore the local replacement of populations in a regular sequence following the opening of a space that was created through the disturbance caused during the conservation efforts at Wildflower Preserve. We will examine this basic question of interest; Are patterns of replacement predictable and what is the underlying factors that accounts for these changes?
Dr. Bill Dunson will guide us through the successional process as we view the response of the Preserve to disturbances that open areas for invasion, or reoccupation of certain plants and organisms. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen, bug repellent, and a hat.

Tarpon Net Pull
2024-01-20 08:00 - 10:30 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Attention all new and returning Tarpon net pull volunteers, we will conduct our next Tarpon pull event on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:00 am. 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.

LBC Members Eco Kayak Tour
2024-01-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Join paddle team members Charlie Woodruff, Jayne Dean and Beth McKinley as they explore the ecology of Lemon Bay and its fascinating shoreline habitats on January 22, 2024 Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson Ave., Englewood, FL 34223. Tours will depart from the following sites at 9:30 a.m. and will be approximately 2 hours long.
Participation is limited to LBC members and their accompanying guests. Advance registration by no later than 4p.m. the day prior is required. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com
All tours will be subject to tide and weather conditions. Participants must have their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddle(s), PFD, water, hat and sense of humor. Liability waivers are required for each tour.

Lemon Bay Conservancy Annual Meeting
2024-01-25 17:00 - 19:30 | Cape Haze Community Center, 180 Spyglass Aly, Placida 33946, 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL, 33946, United States
Please mark your calendars to join us on Thursday, January 25th, as we hold our Annual Meeting and kickoff the 2024 Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series with a presentation by Tonya Wiley, from Havenworth Coastal Conservation, on “The Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past, Present, and Future”.
The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with refreshments and opportunities to talk with volunteers from LBC about Vertical Oyster Gardens and our many other environmental initiatives. Students from the Lemon Bay High School marine science conservation club will also be on hand, talking about their programs and scheduling sign-ups for special tour dates to visit the LBHS Marine Science Lab.
The business meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., to be followed by our guest speaker and by the auction of the LBC Traveling Heron! (Please see the separate article later in this email with more details about how you can bid to “host the heron”, even if you can’t make the meeting.)
The meeting will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL 33946, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775), turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left.
Coastal Seminar Series additional planning note: LBC member Rob Robbins, a marine biologist, has scheduled three additional outstanding speakers on interesting and important topics related to our beautiful, but fragile, local ecosystems. Be sure to check our calendar for additional monthly sessions through April 2024. To see the full schedule, click on this link: Lemon Bay Coastal Lecture Series Schedule

Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series Lecture Schedule
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Cape Haze Community Center, 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL, 33946, United States
Lemon Bay Conservancy is launching a new Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series featuring researchers who are leaders in their respective fields sharing fascinating presentations on coastal topics. The first seminar is Thursday January 25th: “The Endangered Sawfish of Florida: Past, Present, and Future” – a critically endangered species occurring locally that has a “sixth sense” and grows to over 20 feet in length! Our presenter will be Tonya Wiley, President of Havenworth Coastal Conservation. There will be announcements and a quick LBC annual meeting just prior to this first presentation.
All programs will be held at the Cape Haze Community Center located at 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL 33946, at the intersection of Spyglass Alley and Spaniards Road. Parking is available on both streets. To reach the Community Center from Placida Road (Hwy. 775), turn west onto Cape Haze Drive. At the traffic circle, take the first right (heading north) onto Spaniards Rd. The Community Center will be just ahead on your left. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. The seminars are free and open to the public.
Monthly seminars to follow include:
February 22nd: “The Mysterious Manta Rays of Florida” – Jessica Pate, Lead Scientist, Florida Manta Project
March 14th: “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” – Dr. Larry Brand, Professor, University of Miami Rosenstiel School
April 11th: “Roseate Spoonbills In Florida Bay – A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine” – Dr. Jerry Lorenz, State Director of Research, Florida Audubon
For more information on the seminars along with many more local events and opportunities sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy at www.lemonbayconservancy.org or (941) 830-8922

Coastal Seminar Series Lecture
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Cape Haze Community Center, 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL, 33946, United States

LBC Members Eco Kayak Tour
2024-01-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Oyster Creek Environmental Park – Kayak Ramp, 2333 Placida Rd., 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
Join paddle team members Charlie Woodruff, Jayne Dean and Beth McKinley as they explore the ecology of Lemon Bay and its fascinating shoreline habitats on January 29, 2024 at Oyster Creek Boat Ramp, Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224.Tours will depart from the following sites at 9:30 a.m. and will be approximately 2 hours long. Oyster Creek Boat Ramp, Placida Rd., Englewood, FL 34224
Participation is limited to LBC members and their accompanying guests. Advance registration by no later than 4p.m. the day prior is required. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com
All tours will be subject to tide and weather conditions. Participants must have their own equipment: kayak or paddle board, paddle(s), PFD, water, hat and sense of humor. Liability waivers are required for each tour.

Rock Painting Workshop
2024-01-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
You are invited to join us for a rock garden painting session on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the outdoor classroom area in the meadow at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve located at 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, FL 34224. We will provide paint, brushes, some cocktail napkins, mod podge for decoupage, and several different types of acrylic pens for group use. New techniques working with colored glue, using cake decorating tips, and metal paint will also be explored. Instructor Bonnie Stuhlmiller is always happy to assist in picking out rocks with natural character. Everyone is welcome to participate and join us for a monthly guided labyrinth walk following the session.

Labyrinth on the Hill Guided Walk
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
The Labyrinth on the Hill monthly guided walk is Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Boulevard, Englewood, Fl. Located at the top of a berm overlooking all four directions of the Preserve, the labyrinth offers walkers a winding, circular, path that leads participants to the center and then back out again. This is a meditative, peaceful walk that offers a spectacular view. Join labyrinth facilitator Anne Bonney as she leads us through the labyrinth. Each walk includes simple guidelines on how to walk the labyrinth, a time for sharing, opportunities for personal reflection, extended learning, and Q/A. These is a public event and all are welcome to join the journey.

Lemon BayWatch Oyster Ambassadors
2024-02-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterways Paddlesports, 501 W Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, United States
The Lemon BayWatch Team of Lemon Bay Conservancy is pursuing their goal of improving the water quality of Lemon Bay through the use of vertical oyster gardens.

The Lemon BayWatch “Oyster Ambassadors” will be on site at WATERWAYS Paddlesports, 501 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 34223 every Thursday, beginning January 18, 2024 through April, 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to provide oyster information, answer questions, and provide free oyster strands to residents who have registered through our site.
Vertical oyster gardens, also known as VOGs, are strings of recycled oyster shells collected from local Englewood restaurants. When suspended in tidal waters, VOGs provide the ideal habitat for young larval oysters to grow into adult oysters capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day.
The vertical oyster garden movement has spread throughout Southwest Florida and has had a positive ecological impact. Studies have shown that not only do they contribute to water filtration and promote cleaner water for healthy sea grass; they provide habitat for a variety of marine animals and fish. The Lemon BayWatch team is proud to be a part of this water quality initiative that will help to protect and restore the waters of Lemon Bay.
If you would like to be part of this important effort to improve the quality of water around your home, register today by clicking on this link: LBC Oyster Garden Installation Request

February Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop
2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood, FL, 34224, United States
Everyone is invited to join Vertical Oyster Garden team leader Sue Wills and her oyster shell volunteers at 9:00 am. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for an informative program on the science of oyster gardening, the history of the shellfish in Lemon Bay and how the “One Dock at a Time” program is working to improve water quality in our local waters. Interested volunteers can join an oyster-stringing workshop that will take place afterward from 10:00- 12:00. We have an immediate need for volunteers to drill shells for stringing and to install oyster strands on local docks. Please contact the LBC office at 941-830-8922 or email lbconservancy@comcast.net to volunteer.

LBC Members Eco Kayak Tour
2024-02-05 09:30 - 11:30 | 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice 33292, 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL, 33292, United States
The Eco-Kayak team of Beth McKinley, Charlie Woodruff and Jayne Dean will lead a paddle tour on Monday, February 5, 2024 9:30 am. Together we will tour the Gasparilla Sound area launching from Boca Grande Fishing Pier. The entrance is the first left turn after Kappy’s, 5800 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921. All participants must provide their own equipment: kayak or paddleboard, paddles, pfd, hat, whistle, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray and sense of humor.Lemon BayWatch kayak tours are limited to LBC members and their accompanying guests. Liability waiver forms are required for each tour and will be available at thelaunch site. Advanced reservations are required by 4:00 pm the day before each tour. Email Charlie Woodruff at cgw3@icloud.com.
