Life Recovers After the Storm
November 21, 2024
As I write this 40 days after hurricane Milton devastated my home on Manasota Key, FL, the long
Read more.An Irresistible Natural Force: Hurricane Milton
November 6, 2024
As I began to make preparations to drive from my NC Haw River Preserve to FL, ominous reports about
Read more.Hurricane Impacts and the Days Ahead
October 21, 2024
Misery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton Hurricanes Helene and Milton have brought incredible destruction to our area. Our hearts are
Read more.Preserve is Open!
October 17, 2024
We’re pleased to announce that, while severely battered by storm surge, Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve has reopened for daily LBC
Read more.The Magic of Fall Migration Along the Haw River
September 29, 2024
In late September many interesting changes in natural history are underway signaling the end to summer and
Read more.LBC Office Closed due to Flooding
September 29, 2024
Our thoughts go out to everyone who is suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The recovery from this
Read more.A Fall Goodbye to Nature Along the Haw River, NC
September 18, 2024
Although some people prefer not to revisit a place they have been before I find that repeated visits to
Read more.Early Fall Weather and Ecological Changes Along the Haw River, NC
September 7, 2024
After a massive flood following tropical storm Debbie in early August, it has been a relief to have the river
Read more.A Huge Flood in August Along the Haw River NC
August 23, 2024
When you live on the banks of a sizeable river the paramount determining factors in its local flow are generally
Read more.A Steamy July Along the Haw River
July 24, 2024
I always tell people on my nature walks that they should strive for two things in studying the overwhelming biodiversity
Read more.Clam Research Pilot Project Underway
July 9, 2024
On June 30, 2024, Lemon Bay Conservancy launched a pilot study to determine if the once abundant southern hardshell clam
Read more.What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?
July 9, 2024
“What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?” That’s the title of a major feature article on the transformation
Read more.An Aerial View of the Preserve
July 9, 2024
Capt. Josh Olive, LBC member and publisher of Waterline Weekly Magazine, sent this interesting drone shot of the preserve and
Read more.Summer Heat Settles In Along the Haw River, NC
July 3, 2024
Well the heat and humidity are really settling in now that June is over and summer is here for real.
Read more.Nature in June Along the Haw River, NC
June 12, 2024
June is somewhat of a transition between Spring and Summer. Here in the Piedmont of NC the nights are still
Read more.Scout Work Morning at the Preserve
June 11, 2024
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve volunteers hosted a visit from Englewood’s Scout Troop 26B. Seven scouts,
Read more.A Nature Extravaganza in May Along the Haw River
May 30, 2024
I continue to be intrigued and intellectually challenged by the natural events transpiring in our 48 acres of woodlands along
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