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Seeking a Dynamic Executive Director

January 3, 2026
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC), a well-established nonprofit (founded 1971) dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural lands and waters of the Lemon Bay aquatic system, seeks a dynamic Executive Director. This is a hands-on, chief executive role reporting to the […]

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Owlet flying practice

Protecting Our Burrowing Owl Neighbors

November 16, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Bay Conservancy is taking a lead role in a recently launched initiative to help protect a small colony of Florida Burrowing Owls living in a developing area off Gasparilla Road. Our plans include a $100,000 fundraising goal to purchase […]

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FWC Report on Tarpon Research – November 2025

November 12, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Juvenile tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) use coastal marsh ponds, like those found in Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, as important nursery habitats. Such nurseries provide ample food, room for fish to grow, and allow for movement into the open estuary. However, prior […]

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Eagle Scout Project

August 4, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Wesley Cantrell, who is working to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, selected Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve for his Eagle Service Project. On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Wesley led a group of scouts from Troop 26 in building a new […]

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Seagrass Monitoring

August 4, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Three great teams of LBC volunteers monitored the seagrass beds in Lemon Bay the last two weeks of July. The weather was sunny and warm, the waters were calm, and everyone had a great time doing this important work. Seagrasses […]

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Lemon Bay Conservancy Celebrates Preserve Volunteers!

April 1, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Lemon Bay Conservancy held a celebration for our Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve volunteers at the Cape Haze Community Center. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed a social period followed by dinner, awards and presentations. Our preserve […]

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Exploration Day 2025 Excitement!

February 11, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

The 2025 Lemon Creek Wildlife Preserve "Exploration Day" was a fun-filled event with nature walks, informational talks, educational displays, and golf cart tours.

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Florida Arbor Day, January 17th: Free Tree Giveaway!

December 26, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Many local trees were lost during the hurricanes of the past three years. Lemon Bay Conservancy, in partnership with the Florida Forest Service, is happy to help our community in its recovery efforts by distributing 100 native trees to the public, free of charge, as part of Florida Arbor Day, January 17, 2025.

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Life Recovers After the Storm

November 21, 2024
Bill Dunson

As I write this 40 days after hurricane Milton devastated my home on Manasota Key, FL, the long difficult job of recovery among the human population is well underway but will continue for years. The animals and plants […]

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Preserve Water Quality Report

November 15, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

A Report on LakeWatch Water Quality Studies at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Closed! Oct. 14 WALK Cancelled

October 11, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve is closed indefinitely due to extensive flooding from Hurricane Milton storm surge. We will post an update as soon as assessments have been completed and we have determined trail conditions are safe. The Social Birding walk […]

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LBC Office Closed due to Flooding

September 29, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Our thoughts go out to everyone who is suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The recovery from this storm will be a long and difficult challenge. Please stay safe as you work to recover! Like so many locations […]

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Trail Map Jan 2023

What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?

July 9, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

“What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?” That’s the title of a major feature article on the transformation of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve written by Corky Dalton and published in late June 2024 in print and online editions […]

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Our New Office Manager: Cyndi Fredricks

May 29, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

We are pleased to announce that Cyndi Fredricks has joined LBC as our new Office Manager. A native of western New York, Cyndi has lived in Englewood for the past 9 years and prior to that time was a frequent […]

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Coastal Water Quality: The Roles of Septic Systems, Advanced Water Treatment, Reclaimed Water, and Stormwater

April 19, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Join us for a free talk on May 8th as University of Florida professor Dr. Mary Lusk discusses how different water sources can influence our coastal water quality. The seminar will cover: Septic systems: Friend or foe? Unveiling the hidden […]

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Arbor Day, April 26th: 50 Free Trees Distributed!

March 31, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Update: We are delighted to report that all of the 50 free trees that were available for Arbor Day planting have been picked up! If you were no the wait list and did not receive a call, unfortunately we cannot […]

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Late March & April Eco-Kayak Tours for LBC Members

March 24, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC members and your accompanying guests are invited to join our March paddle tours! The tours will be conducted at a moderate pace and take approximately 2-2.5 hours. Please arrive 30 minutes before launch time to register. March 25: 9:30 […]

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March Eco-Kayak Tours for LBC Members

February 29, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC members and your accompanying guests are invited to join our March paddle tours! All paddle tours will take place on Mondays. They will be conducted at a moderate pace and take approximately 2-2.5 hours. Please arrive 30 minutes before […]

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Recent LBC Events Recap

February 28, 2024
Admin

Our Annual Open House at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve was held on February 24th. LBC hosted close to 200 visitors at this year’s event, which included walks, talks, and displays by local environmental groups. Attendees stopped by to enjoy […]

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Lemon Bay Coastal Seminar Series: Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida

February 28, 2024
Admin

Join us for a free talk featuring Dr. Larry Brand, a distinguished researcher and professor at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, as he discusses “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” on Thursday, March 14th at […]

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