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SWFWMD Habitat Restoration Design Project Underway

July 16, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is pleased to announce that work is underway on a habitat restoration design for its Wildflower Preserve, located off Placida Road on the Cape Haze peninsula. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) is providing $200,000 […]

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One Beautiful Morning

April 28, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On March 19, 2015, thirty Lemon Bay Conservancy members and guests boarded the Lemon Bay Tours pontoon boat for a wonderful morning on the bay. While traveling south in Lemon Bay, the participants heard about local history. As the boat […]

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Lemon Bay Conservancy Volunteer Appreciation Event

March 30, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy held its annual volunteer appreciation event March 24th at Cape Haze Clubhouse. Enjoying the barbeque dinner (L-to-R): Jane Wallace, Maura Qualls, Ruth Wilson, Bob Winter, Joan Winter, Laila Christainsen, Per Christiansen Close to […]

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Toast to the Coast 2015 was a Great Success

March 12, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy, the area’s only land trust, celebrated its annual fundraiser, Toast to the Coast at Palm Island Resort on Thursday, February 26. Spirits were high in spite of the cool, damp weather as friends and supporters […]

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Member Boat Trip with Dr. Bill Dunson – New Date , Thursday, Mar 19, 2015

January 30, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy members are invited to join Dr. Bill Dunson for a special pontoon boat excursion on Lemon Bay. This trip was originally scheduled for Feb. 19, but the date has been changed to March 19 due to cold […]

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Wildflower Preserve Open House – Fun Despite The Weather!

January 26, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On Friday, the weather forecast for our open house on Saturday, January 24, 2015 included an 80% rain chance. Then, many of us were awakened overnight by driving rain and thunder. Thankfully, all the rain moved thru during the night […]

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Jan. 24, 2015 Open House with Mote Marine Touch Tank

January 2, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Saturday, January 24, 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Nature Walks, Talks, Displays and the Mote Marine Mobile Exhibit & Touch Tank Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free “Open House” at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, January 24th from 8:00 […]

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Special LBC Member Events for January & February 2015

December 3, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Two special events for Lemon Bay Conservancy members are scheduled in January and February. These events are open to all new and renewing LBC members. Member Morning at Wildflower Preserve – 8 am to 11 am on Saturday, Jan. 17 LBC […]

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Nov. 2014 – April 2015 Nature Outings Schedule

November 4, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy is pleased to announce a wide-ranging schedule of free public nature outings for the Fall 2014 – Winter 2015 season. The outings will be led by our outstanding volunteer guides, including Dr. Bill Dunson, Dave Clayton, Bob […]

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Jim Cooper in the July Harbor Style

July 8, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Preserving the Environment for future generations. Click here to download a copy of the article. Thank you to Harbor Style for permission to publish this article on the LBC website and for interviewing President Jim Cooper If you wish to view the […]

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Wildflower Preserve Bird Checklist

July 5, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Thanks to ongoing monthly bird surveys by Abbie Banks, Don Rippeon, Tom Duch and Gayle Duch, we have completed a Bird Checklist for Wildflower Preserve. Since our volunteers began keeping records in December 2010, 132 species of birds have been […]

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Wetlands Are at Risk in Charlotte County

June 20, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

By: Percy Angelo The Charlotte County Commissioners are considering a major rewrite of their Comprehensive Plan which would eliminate most County measures to protect wetlands. The proposal eliminates County protections based on an argument that state and federal rules are […]

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WGCU Public Broadcasting Features WIldflower Preserve

June 14, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

WGCU News reporter Topher Forchez and videographer Tim Kenney visited Wildflower Preserve in April 2014 to learn about the conservation and restoration initiatives underway as Lemon Bay Conservancy converts this former golf course into a nature preserve. Their informative reporting […]

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Sunrise Rotary “Make a Difference” Day

May 5, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On Saturday morning, May 3rd, Jim Harrison led members of the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary in a “Make a Difference” work day at Lemon Bay Conservancy’s Wildflower Preserve. The Rotarians started the morning with a quick visit to see the […]

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Opportunity Knocks!

April 16, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

**The 2014 Giving Challenge is now closed. Thank you to everyone who helped LBC by donating and voting ** Lemon Bay Conservancy is participating in the 2014 Giving Challenge, a program that provides special incentives and matching grants for donations to area […]

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Field & Stream Hero for a Day

April 16, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On March 29, 2014, sixty-five volunteers spent their morning at Wildflower Preserve as part of Field & Stream’s Hero for a Day program. Two film crews from Field & Stream magazine were on hand to film the activities and learn […]

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“Safari” Brochures and Walks Explore Plants and Animals at Wildflower Preserve

March 16, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Three new “safari” brochures are now available that describe plants and animals that visitors may see in the various habitats (uplands, freshwater wetlands, and estuarine) at Wildflower Preserve. Each of the three brochures features 25 species with photos and brief descriptions. The […]

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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

March 16, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On March 13, 2014, Lemon Bay Conservancy hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Cape Haze Community Center for 40 volunteers, friends, and family members involved in the ongoing restoration work at Wildflower Preserve. The guests viewed a slide show […]

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Toast to the Coast LIVE AUCTION Spoiler Alert

February 5, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

VILLA IN TUSCANY A fabulous one-week stay at “Casa Bacanella”, a charming Tuscan villa in Cortona, Italy, where a maximum of six guests may share the auction prize. Optional extras the high bidder may enjoy during their stay include: Maria’s […]

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Toast to the Coast 2014

January 29, 2014
Lemon Bay Conservancy

!!! SAVE THE DATE !!! TOAST TO THE COAST 2014 takes place on Friday, February 21 and promises to be a great evening of music, food and friends celebrating the enduring magic of our coastal home. TOAST TO THE COAST is Lemon Bay Conservancy’s only fundraiser of the season, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of our ongoing efforts to preserve our wonderful and unique environment. All proceeds go toward LBC conservation projects. Now accepting reservations online!

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