Coral Creek Afternoon Paddle

A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests.  We will put in at 3:30 pm at private kayak launch on Coral Creek and explore surrounding area.   Our host will lead us on an adventure […]

  • Date: February 7, 2025
  • Timing: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Address: , .

Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park

Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Indian Mound Park in Englewood.  Arrive at 9am and launching 9:30.  We will explore Lemon Bay on east side up to Lemon Bay Park looking at conditions left by the recent hurricanes.  Paddle will last […]

  • Date: February 14, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.

Rosé Ramble

Looking for something different to do on Valentine’s Day?  Come out to the preserve and enjoy the nature around us with an afternoon walk and social hour.  This event is open to LBC members and your accompanying guests.  The “ramble” […]

  • Date: February 14, 2025
  • Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Paddle from Don Pedro State Park

Depart the Don Pedro State Park Land Base at 9am, launching as soon as everyone is ready.  We will paddle across short stretch of the intracoastal waterway and explore a mangrove tunnel to hidden lakes. This paddle does require getting […]

  • Date: February 28, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze.

Plastic Pulling Paddle

We invite you to join us on a moderate 2 hour Kayak paddle as we continue working on removing plastic and debris from the mangroves in Lemon Bay Park.  Cleanup is easy, fun and very satisfying. Plan on arriving at […]

  • Date: March 7, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
  • Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.

Shamrock Stroll

Come out to Lemon Bay Wildflower Preserve  for our Shamrock Stroll.  9:30 am -11:30 am.  We will search for signs of spring including clovers, Frog Fruit, the famous flat Flamingoes and a Leprechaun! Following the stroll, you are welcome to […]

  • Date: March 17, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Shamrock Picnic

Join us as we celebrate the green all around us with a picnic on St. Patrick’s Day at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.  Bring your own lunch and beverage and meet  at the picnic tables under the oaks in the meadow […]

  • Date: March 17, 2025
  • Timing: 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.

Oyster Creek Paddle

We will be launching from the Oyster Creek Environmental Park, located across the street from Cedar Point Park in Englewood, next to the high school.  We will be exploring waters in the surrounding area looking for signs of life in […]

  • Date: March 21, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park

Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Indian Mound Park in Englewood.  Arrive at 9am and launching 9:30. bring kayak paddle PDF water and sun protection.  Sense of humor a must!  We will explore the waters crossing to Blind Pass bay. Weather […]

  • Date: November 10, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.

Oyster Creek Paddle

We will be launching from the Oyster Creek Environmental Park, located across the street from Cedar Point Park in Englewood, next to the high school. We will be exploring waters in Cedar Point and adjacent creeks.  If conditions allow, we may […]

  • Date: November 24, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:30am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

Bill Coy Preserve Paddle on Buck Creek

We will paddle from Bill Coy Preserve on Buck Creek located at 5350 Placid Rd from the Coy Preserve kayak launch to Thornton Key, across the intracoastal and explore the area.  Given the sometimes muddy conditions at the launch site, […]

  • Date: December 8, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 5350 Placida Road, Englewood.

Middle Beach (Blind Pass) Paddle

We will paddle launching from Middle Beach (Blind Pass) back parking area on Manasota Key exploring bays and conditions of northern Lemon Bay.  Meet at 9:30 at the parking area along the bayside across the road from Manasota Beach.  Please […]

  • Date: December 22, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.

Boca Grande Paddle

We will paddle from Boca Grande kayak launch at 9:30am.  Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch.  After paying the $6 toll at the bridge, go south a short distance past Boca […]

  • Date: December 29, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice.

Oyster Creek Paddle to Lemon Bay

We will be launching from the Oyster Creek Environmental Park, located across the street from Cedar Point Park in Englewood, next to the high school.  We will be exploring in Lemon Bay.  If conditions allow, we may paddle to Milton […]

  • Date: January 5, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

Vista Stroll

Join Charlie Woodruff and Jayne Dean for a leisurely stroll to scenic vistas around Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, stopping to relax at benches along the way.

  • Date: January 9, 2026
  • Timing: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.