August 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: August 20, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Special Walk for Punta Gorda Garden Club

Punta Gorda Garden Club members are invited to visit Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for a short introductory walk to see preserve highlights and visit the butterfly habitat.  The tour will be led by Maura Qualls, Ann Weaver, and Paul Townsend.

  • Date: September 10, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., 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: September 17, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., 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: September 19, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 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 for his 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 and Florida friendly […]

  • Date: October 1, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding

** CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON FLOODING ** 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 […]

  • Date: October 14, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

** CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON FLOODING ** 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 […]

  • Date: October 15, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Peace River Audubon Birding Walk

Everyone is invited to join Peace River Audubon, with LBC guides Michael Weisensee and Susy d’Hont, on a birding walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  The walk will last approximately two hours with frequent stops for observation.  Bring along your […]

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • 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 23, 2024
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Hurricane Relief Volunteer Walk

Our newest volunteer Bard Kort is doing volunteer hurricane relief this week and has invited those he’s working with to tour the preserve.

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Timing: 8:30am - 9:30am
  • Address: , .
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Trail Map Jan 2023

Wildflower 101: Introduction to the Preserve Guided Walk

Join Paul Townsend for his 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 and Florida friendly […]

  • Date: November 5, 2024
  • Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Casual Birding with Venice Area Audubon

Please join us at 8:00 am as birders from Venice Area Audubon Society visit the preserve.  Birding experts, Ken Blackshaw and Mike Weisensee, will lead a casually – paced guided walk through Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  The preserve includes upland […]

  • Date: November 11, 2024
  • 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: November 14, 2024
  • Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series: New FWC Research Study on Juvenile Tarpon and Snook – WILL BE RESCHEDULED

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE.   Dr. Phil Stevens, from Florida Fish & Wildlife Fisheries Research, will describe the exciting new juvenile tarpon and snook research study beginning this season […]

  • Date: November 14, 2024
  • Timing: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.

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 16, 2024
  • Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.