January 30, 2020
A great time was had by all at our annual fundraising gala, “Toast to the Coast”. We would like to
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January 20, 2020
As an older person who grew up with black and white TV, in my youth I could always
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December 17, 2019
There are many ways to enjoy nature. You might be simply awed by the beauty of scenery or the colors,
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November 27, 2019
In late September 2018, we learned of a new and unexpected challenge at Wildflower Preserve in the form of soil
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November 15, 2019
I attended a recent field trip led by expert naturalist Jean Evoy to the Babcock Webb Wildlife Management
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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
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November 1, 2019
Our 2019 LBC Newsletter is now available. Articles include: Our Water, Our Future Upcoming Nature Walks & Special Events Mini-Reefs: Artificial
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October 27, 2019
In late October as many human “Snowbirds” return to Florida from their northern summer retreats, a massive movement of
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October 15, 2019
Work was suspended on our Wildflower Preserve Habitat Restoration Project in October 2018, when soil tests conducted by the contractor,
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October 1, 2019
Of all the creatures in natures’ menagerie, spiders and their relatives probably evoke more fear and loathing
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September 10, 2019
After prolonged periods of red tide in the Gulf and blue green bacteria and green slime
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August 27, 2019
In late August in Florida, humans begin to wilt under the prolonged heat, humidity and rainfall and start thinking about
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August 2, 2019
To the uninitiated, summer in Florida might be perceived as just a hot sweaty dash from one air conditioned
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July 5, 2019
One of the most important but least appreciated aspects of a good three dimensional yard wildlife habitat is the ground
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June 19, 2019
Here are some examples of toxic moths and butterflies that birds in my Florida yard must deal with. The polka
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June 2, 2019
We are very fortunate in Charlotte County FL to have a natural tidal wetland (Lemon Lake). It can be a
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May 7, 2019
Floridians could learn a lot from a visit to Assateague Island. This barrier island is a 37 mile
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April 25, 2019
Join us for the annual Englewood Earth Day Festival on April 28th 11-4 at Bucan Airport Community Park! Learn about
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