Events
Freshwater Wetland Ecology w/ Dr Bill Dunson
Join walk leader, Dr. Bill Dunson as he explains freshwater wetland ecology at the preserve and discusses the choices in management. The preserve address is 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd, Englewood 34224. When visiting the Preserve, closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, […]
- Date: January 23, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Buck Creek to Thornton Key Paddle
We will paddle from Bill Coy Preserve on Buck Creek, located at 5350 Placida Rd, to Thornton Key, traveling across the intracoastal and explore the area. This will be a moderate paddle. Given the sometimes muddy conditions at the launch […]
- Date: January 26, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 5350 Placida Road, Englewood.
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: January 27, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: January 29, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Lemon Bay Paddle from Sunrise Rotary Park
Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood as we paddle to Godfrey Creek. Launching at 9:30 am. You must provide your own boat, paddle and safety equipment. Participation limited to LBC Members and your […]
- Date: February 2, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 1000 S McCall Road, Englewood.
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: February 3, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Plant Succession and its Inevitability with Dr. Bill Dunson
Lemon Bay Conservancy embarked on a very ambitious project to restore an old golf course. The changes to date in the original vegetation which was present at the time of purchase have been astounding. Dr. BIll Dunson, walk leader, will […]
- Date: February 4, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: February 5, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series: Saving Seagrass to Save the World
Dr. Jim Fourqurean, Distinguished University Professor; Associate Director, Institute of Environment, Florida International University: “Saving Seagrass to Save the World”. Dr. Fourquerean has spent decades studying the critical role seagrass meadows play in our global ecosystem. Seagrasses are often called […]
- Date: February 5, 2026
- Timing: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Address: 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida.
Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve – Susy d’Hont
“Peak Winter Nature Viewing” from the highest point in Englewood. 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 […]
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Paddle Myakka River at Bob Johnson Park
LBC members and their guests are invited to paddle with us on a 2 hour paddle on the Myakka River where we will explore the area. Tentative push-off time is 9:30 am depending on tide and weather conditions. This excursion is […]
- Date: February 9, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 9083 S Tamiami Trail, North Port.
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: February 10, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Introduction to Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
A 1-hour guided walk along mowed trails through diverse upland habitats and freshwater ponds that connect to brackish Lemon Creek. Visitors can observe native and Florida-friendly plants, vibrant wildflowers, and butterflies in dedicated habitats, while spotting upland and wading birds, […]
- Date: February 10, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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: February 12, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Exploration Day – Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Lemon Bay Conservancy will host its annual “Exploration Day” Nature Festival at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. This year, we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day and the 5th anniversary of our reopening of the restored preserve. The […]
- Date: February 14, 2026
- Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.