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Wildflower Restoration Update: Gopher Tortoises and More

August 7, 2018
Lemon Bay Conservancy

We’re pleased to report that, after several weeks of delay to resolve final permitting issues, restoration work is now in “full swing” at Wildflower Preserve. One of the first project activities has been protecting the onsite gopher tortoises. Gopher tortoises […]

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The Giving Challenge – May 1-2, 2018

April 29, 2018
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Update: The 2018 Giving Challenge is now closed. Thank You to the 100 LBC supporters who donated during the 24-hour challenge! Combined with the very generous matching dollars from The Patterson Foundation, your contributions raised $14,900 for LBC! Your support […]

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Wildflower Preserve Wetlands Restoration Groundbreaking!

April 28, 2018
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On a beautiful Saturday morning, April 28, 2018, an enthusiastic crowd of Lemon Bay Conservancy supporters gathered at Wildflower Preserve to celebrate the start of the Wetlands Restoration phase of the Wildflower Preserve Habitat Restoration Project. LBC president Jim Cooper […]

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April Birding Madness

April 13, 2018
Lemon Bay Conservancy

April is a month in which birders avidly search for neo-tropical migrants as they fly from the Caribbean, South and Central America and Mexico to their northern breeding sites. In SW Florida these feathered jewels tend to […]

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Natural Wonders of Lemon Lake/Amberjack

March 16, 2018
Lemon Bay Conservancy

In the Englewood/Venice/Pt Charlotte area we are most fortunate in having a large number of outstanding county and state parks that showcase SW Forida’s remarkable flora and fauna. One of the best is Amberjack Environmental Park (including Lemon Lake) adjacent […]

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Fall 2017 Newsletter

November 13, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Our Fall 2017 newsletter is now available. Articles include: President’s Letter Our New Office and Office Manager 2017 Scholarship Winner: Katie Redmann Tarpon Research News Volunteer Profile: Capt. Becca deRosa What’s Up in the Watershed Volunteer Profile: Dave Clayton Volunteer […]

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Free Columbus Day Nature Walk: Birds of Wildflower

October 4, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On Monday, October 9, Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to join experienced birder Susy d’Hont for a free early morning nature walk to observe some of the many bird species that frequent Wildflower Preserve. Fall migration is underway and you […]

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The Awesome Nature of Florida in Summer

July 24, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The very aspects of the Florida climate that motivate humans to migrate north in summer (high temperature and humidity plus often daily rainfall) make this an ideal situation for plant and animal growth. In addition the storm clouds can generate […]

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April 1 “Early” Earth Day at Wildflower Preserve

March 8, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You’re invited to a free “Early” Earth Day Celebration on Saturday morning, April 1st, at Wildflower Preserve! Our earth day event will include guided nature walks, a hands-on planting demonstration, a native plant give-away, and a rain barrel installation demo. Information booths will […]

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You’re Invited: Feb. 18 Open House at Wildflower Preserve!

January 18, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free “Open House” at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, February 18, from 8 am to 1:30 pm! The Open House will include guided nature walks, displays by local environmental and gardening groups, presentations on a variety […]

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Early Christmas Tarpon Surprise at Wildflower Preserve

December 22, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

A Report on the Monthly Lemon Bay Conservancy Tarpon Net Pull: Saturday, Dec 10, 2016 by Jim Cooper, LBC President It was the coolest morning in Placida this year at 57 degrees on Dec 10th as I drove north on Placida […]

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Wildflower Preserve Interim Trails Now Open!

December 18, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

At Wildflower Preserve, we are currently at a “lull” in our major habitat restoration project while we await permitting and bidding of the wetlands restoration project phase. To allow Lemon Bay Conservancy members to access the Preserve during the project […]

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New Video: The Power of Citizens!

December 2, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The Power of Citizens working together to create Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve is featured in a new video funded by the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) and produced by WGCU public media. The video is airing periodically on the four […]

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Wildflower Restoration Video Update – Oct. 2016

November 4, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Thanks to our volunteers Bob Winter and Joe Gallagher for creating this video showing the invasive species removal work at Wildflower Preserve! We have now completed the first phase of our restoration work. What’s next? Click on this link to read […]

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Wildflower Preserve Restoration Project Phases and Schedules

November 4, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

A detailed review of the Wildflower Preserve restoration project phases and planned schedules.

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Nov. 2016 – April 2017 Nature Outings

October 31, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Come join our volunteer naturalists as they lead 38 nature outings at 11 different locations this season!

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Help LBC Soar! The 2016 Giving Challenge

September 20, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The 2016 Giving Challenge is now complete! Thank you to each of the 110 donors who contributed to Lemon Bay Conservancy during the 24-hour online Challenge! Preliminary estimates are that your donations combined with the very generous matching funds from The Patterson Foundation will bring in approximately $24,000 to LBC!

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Summer 2016 Newsletter

September 20, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Our Summer 2016 Newsletter includes informative articles on the Wildflower Preserve habitat restoration project, the 2016 STEM Camp, the Kids Tarpon Tournament, current environmental topics, the 2016 Giving Challenge and more. You can open it by clicking here or view it in […]

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Wildflower Preserve Invasive Removal Update

August 14, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Invasive species removal, the first phase of our habitat restoration project at Wildflower Preserve is well underway.

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Hydro-Ax used for Habitat Restoration at Wildflower Preserve

Wildflower Restoration Video Progress Report 1

June 17, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Thanks to volunteer Bob Winter for this video about the start of invasive plant removal for our Wildflower Preserve Habitat Restoration project!

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