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.
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Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: March 24, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

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.
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Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: March 26, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Welcome Future Florida Master Naturalists

LBC would like to welcome future Florida Master Naturalists and their Instructors to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  This visit features an in depth look at the vital conservation efforts including our Saltwater Estuaries and Juvenile Tarpon “Net Pull” research. Witnessing […]

  • Date: March 26, 2026
  • Timing: 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 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.
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Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: March 31, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Volunteer at LBC

Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: April 2, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., 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.
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Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: April 7, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Volunteer at LBC

Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: April 9, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

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.
Volunteer at LBC

Volunteer Work Crew

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects.  Come out and join us!  Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and enhancing the butterfly habitat, mowing preserve trails, clearing vines from recent […]

  • Date: April 14, 2026
  • Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.