Osprey Murder Update
January 16, 2016
After the discovery of the head of one of our beloved nesting ospreys on our front walk on Jan. 14,
Read more.Shocking Avian Murder on Manasota Key
January 14, 2016
I was appalled by a gruesome discovery this morning just outside our front door. The head of one
Read more.NOAA Award and Restoration Project Meeting
January 14, 2016
Lemon Bay Conservancy has received a $420,000 NOAA Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency Grant to support our joint habitat restoration project with
Read more.A Visit to the Yard of the Butterfly Lady
January 13, 2016
A group of local naturalists from the Peace River and Sarasota Butterfly Societies and some native plant enthusiasts were excited
Read more.Nature’s Holiday Gifts
December 24, 2015
Mother Nature has given us some beautiful gifts this holiday season in conjunction with unusually warm weather. The insect world
Read more.Barrier Island Wonders of Nature
December 14, 2015
Barrier Islands are unique habitats at the intersection of land and sea. They are beautiful but highly impacted by humans
Read more.FL Insects Run Riot in November
December 1, 2015
Although there is still interest in the northern fall and winter landscape for the naturalist, certainly it is more
Read more.Nature is HOT in Florida Fall
November 10, 2015
Although I am generally anxious to leave our VA farm soon after the first frost, this year it has been
Read more.January – April 2016 Nature Outings Schedule
November 5, 2015
Lemon Bay Conservancy is pleased to announce a wide-ranging schedule of free public nature outings for the Fall 2015 –
Read more.A shorebird with bling of a different kind
October 25, 2015
On Oct. 18, 2015, while walking along the beach on Palm Island, Charlotte County FL, just south of Stump Pass,
Read more.Aerial Cannibals
October 22, 2015
If you are at the beach you might look up and notice that an interesting migration of dragonflies is taking
Read more.Early October in NC Piedmont
October 12, 2015
As we headed south from our VA mountain farm to our eventual destination in SW FL, we visited family in
Read more.Fall Delights in Utah
October 3, 2015
If you become jaded with the natural wonders of your home turf, a trip is just the thing to add
Read more.Signs of Fall
September 19, 2015
Although signs of the fall season are usually evident enough from changes in the weather, there are many clues from
Read more.Those Beautiful Blue Flowers of Fall
September 9, 2015
Although there are wide variations in flower color at all seasons, I tend to think as summer as being the
Read more.Milkweed Madness
August 30, 2015
If you manage a field, you face a conundrum in deciding your specific goals and if, when, and how often
Read more.How to Attract Butterflies with Salt
August 19, 2015
When you think about ways to attract butterflies, this generally involves planting flowers that supply nectar for the adults or
Read more.The 2015 Giving Challenge: Will You Help?
August 18, 2015
Giving Challenge Update: Thank You to everyone who contributed to LBC during the 24-hour Giving Challenge. With your donations
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