Eco-Kayak Tours for LBC Members

Join Charlie Woodruff, Jayne Dean, and Beth McKinley as they lead members on eco-kayak tours of Lemon Bay as they share their extensive knowledge of the plants, fish, birds, and other animals that call Lemon Bay home. Please note that […]

  • Date: December 20, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program.   Collected samples are sent to Gainsville for analysis by […]

  • Date: December 20, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 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: December 21, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • 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: December 21, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

What are native plants and why are they important to habitat restoration?

It is surprisingly difficult to come up with a concise definition of native plants and this affects how plants are chosen for use in revegetating LCWP.  Primarily only native plants are being placed in Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, but some […]

  • Date: December 21, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

From a Golf Course to a Nature Preserve

Join LBC board member Eva Furner for a guided walk as she discusses the evolution of Wildflower from a golf course to the preserve.

  • Date: December 27, 2024
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Eco-Kayak Tours for LBC Members

Join Charlie Woodruff, Jayne Dean, and Beth McKinley as they lead members on eco-kayak tours of Lemon Bay as they share their extensive knowledge of the plants, fish, birds, and other animals that call Lemon Bay home. Please note that […]

  • Date: December 27, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

New Seagrass Wading Trip

BayWatch is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a joint seagrass wading trip with Cedar Point Environmental Center.  Join us at Cedar Point Environmental Center, 2300 Placida Rd, Englewood on December 30, 2024 from 9 am to 11 […]

  • Date: December 30, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 2300 Placida Road, Englewood.

Saltwater Ecology

One of the major reasons Lemon Creek WIldflower Preserve is so interesting is the juxtaposition of freshwater, estuarine/marine and upland habitats.   Join walk leader Dr. Bill Dunson as we focus on learning about some of the plants and animals that […]

  • Date: January 2, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Trail Map Jan 2023

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: January 7, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Kayak trip to explore the western side of Lemon Bay

We will launch at a private dock at the invitation of Bill Dunson.  Then paddle south approximately 2 miles hopefully encountering dolphins and manatees.  Passing a Lemon Bay Conservancy owned island, Peterson Island and Whidden Key.  The new Milton’s Pass […]

  • Date: January 10, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: , .

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: January 13, 2025
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Florida Arbor Day: Plant a Free Tree!

With funding support from the Florida Forest Service, Lemon Bay Conservancy is hosting a free tree giveaway on Friday, January 17th, for homeowners in Englewood and surrounding areas. A total of 100 trees in 3-gallon containers will be available, with […]

  • Date: January 17, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 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: January 18, 2025
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • 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: January 22, 2025
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.