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
Read more.A Walk on the Wild Side at Myakka State Forest
March 5, 2019
One of my favorite natural areas in the SW Florida region is Myakka State Forest since it is
Read more.Nature’s Bounty in a Yard
February 27, 2019
It may be common to think that interesting natural sights are only to be found over the next hill
Read more.J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop
February 12, 2019
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 1-5, Enjoy light sips and bites while you shop. 15% of Sales will benefit
Read more.Has Spring Sprung ?
February 12, 2019
While it is generally still winter-like up north in February, things are quite different in SW Florida when signs
Read more.A Beach Bird with Bling
February 1, 2019
– I regularly check the local beaches on Manasota Key to look at the birds to see what interesting species
Read more.Jon Thaxton on Clean Water & Reducing Nutrients – Feb. 4 at 5:30 pm
January 29, 2019
On Monday, February 4, 2019, noted environmentalist and former Sarasota County commissioner, Jon Thaxton, will be the keynote speaker at
Read more.No Birds on the Beach but One
January 9, 2019
As I was heading home after my three mile morning walk I stopped by Englewood Beach to see what
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