Plants & Pathways Campaign for Wildflower
November 27, 2019
In late September 2018, we learned of a new and unexpected challenge at Wildflower Preserve in the form of soil
Read more.The Nature of Babcock Webb
November 15, 2019
I attended a recent field trip led by expert naturalist Jean Evoy to the Babcock Webb Wildlife Management
Read more.Mini-Reefs: Artificial Marine Habitats
November 1, 2019
Last year’s extended red tide seriously depleted fish stocks and marine vegetation in our bays and waterways. A non-profit organization
Read more.Snowbirds of a Different Kind
October 27, 2019
In late October as many human “Snowbirds” return to Florida from their northern summer retreats, a massive movement of
Read more.Wildflower November 2019 Project Update
October 15, 2019
Work was suspended on our Wildflower Preserve Habitat Restoration Project in October 2018, when soil tests conducted by the contractor,
Read more.Are You Arachnophobic or Arachnophilic?
October 1, 2019
Of all the creatures in natures’ menagerie, spiders and their relatives probably evoke more fear and loathing
Read more.Rain Gardens- Good For Water Quality and Wildlife
September 10, 2019
After prolonged periods of red tide in the Gulf and blue green bacteria and green slime
Read more.Late Summer Nature: Caterpillars, Barracuda, Black-Bellies and More
August 27, 2019
In late August in Florida, humans begin to wilt under the prolonged heat, humidity and rainfall and start thinking about
Read more.Summer Nature Extravaganza
August 2, 2019
To the uninitiated, summer in Florida might be perceived as just a hot sweaty dash from one air conditioned
Read more.Critters Lurking in the Litter
July 5, 2019
One of the most important but least appreciated aspects of a good three dimensional yard wildlife habitat is the ground
Read more.June 19, 2019
Here are some examples of toxic moths and butterflies that birds in my Florida yard must deal with. The polka
Read more.A Rare Natural Wetland Attracts Birds in SW Florida
June 2, 2019
We are very fortunate in Charlotte County FL to have a natural tidal wetland (Lemon Lake). It can be a
Read more.A Floridian Visits Assateague Island
May 7, 2019
Floridians could learn a lot from a visit to Assateague Island. This barrier island is a 37 mile
Read more.Join Lemon Bay Conservancy at Englewood’s Earth Day
April 25, 2019
Join us for the annual Englewood Earth Day Festival on April 28th 11-4 at Bucan Airport Community Park! Learn about
Read more.LBC Water Quality Symposium at Manasota Beach Club
April 23, 2019
LEMON BAY CONSERVANCY’S SYMPOSIUM ON COASTAL WATER QUALITY “OUR WATER: OUR FUTURE” On Saturday, April 6th,
Read more.It’s a Bug’s Life at Manasota Scrub Preserve
April 13, 2019
One of my favorite local coastal natural areas is one that you may never have heard about, Manasota Scrub
Read more.Arlington Park: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
March 30, 2019
Parks are developed for many purposes, ranging from entirely human recreation to nature preservation with considerable variation between these
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