Events
Butterfly and Plant Tour
Maura Qualls and Ann Weaver will lead a walking tour through the Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Butterfly Habitat at 9:00 am, meeting at the Members entrance area. Join us as we examine the many plants, flowers, and pollinators that are […]
- Date: December 18, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 10:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Afternoon Preserve Walk
Afternoon Wildflower preserve walk starting at 3:30pm. Explore the preserve at a beautiful time of day and have a seasonal toast at 4:30-5. Please bring your beverage of choice and snack. We will leave the preserve at sunset. Jayne and […]
- Date: December 19, 2025
- Timing: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- 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 20, 2025
- Timing: 8:00am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Guided Nature Walk- Dr. Bill Dunson, Native vs Non-Native
Join Dr. Bill Dunson for a nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood). The primary topic will be a discussion and contrast of native and non-native plants and why they are considered important to habitat […]
- Date: December 22, 2025
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Middle Beach (Blind Pass) Paddle
We will paddle launching from Middle Beach (Blind Pass) back parking area on Manasota Key exploring bays and conditions of northern Lemon Bay. Meet at 9:30 at the parking area along the bayside across the road from Manasota Beach. Please […]
- Date: December 22, 2025
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, 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: December 23, 2025
- Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
- 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: December 25, 2025
- Timing: 7:00am - 9:00am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Morning Preserve Walk
“A walk about the preserve” Looking for more joyful things, growing, flying and perched. Meet at Lemon Bay Wildflower preserve at 9:30am .When visiting the Preserve, closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray are suggested. A water bottle, […]
- Date: December 26, 2025
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- 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: December 27, 2025
- Timing: 8:30am - 10:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Boca Grande Paddle
We will paddle from Boca Grande kayak launch at 9:30am. Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch. After paying the $6 toll at the bridge, go south a short distance past Boca […]
- Date: December 29, 2025
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island.
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: December 30, 2025
- 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 1, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
New Year’s Day Nature Walk and Picnic Lunch at Middle Beach/Blind Pass
Dr. Bill Dunson will lead a nature walk on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, from 10-11 am at Middle Beach/Blind Pass Beach Park on Manasota Key; (6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223). Come make a great start to the New […]
- Date: January 1, 2026
- Timing: 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.
Freshwater Wetland Ecology at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve
Wetland Ecology Guided Walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve with Dr. Bill Dunson
- Date: January 2, 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: January 6, 2026
- Timing: 7:30am - 9:30am
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.