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Florida Arbor Day: Plant a Free Tree!

March 27, 2026
Lemon Bay Conservancy

With funding support from the Florida Forest Service and Sandhill Native Growers of Acadia, Lemon Bay Conservancy is hosting a free tree giveaway on Friday, April 24, beginning at 8:00 am for homeowners in Englewood and surrounding areas. A total […]

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Welcome Back to the New Zealanders: Malcom and Jane Collingwood

March 6, 2026
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Welcome Back New Zealanders! LBC welcomes back long time volunteers Malcom & Jane Collingwood with a celebratory event at the Lemon Bay Wildflower Preserve meadow. Jayne and Charlie Woodruff will be guiding a leisurely stroll through the preserve. Bring your […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve – Susy d’Hont

January 15, 2026
Lemon Bay Conservancy

“Peak Winter Nature Viewing” from the highest point in Englewood. You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve – Susy d’Hont

December 26, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve – Susy d’Hont

December 26, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Guided Nature Walk-Dr. Bill Dunson, Restoration Ecology

November 14, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Join Dr. Bill Dunson from the Mangrove Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and Lemon Bay Conservancy for a nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood). The topic of the day will be “Restoration […]

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Guided Nature Walk- Dr. Bill Dunson, Native vs Non-Native

November 14, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

Join Dr. Bill Dunson for a nature walk at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve (3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood). The primary topic will be a discussion and contrast of native and non-native plants and why they are considered important to habitat […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

October 1, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Lemon Bay Conservancy Celebrates Preserve Volunteers!

April 1, 2025
Lemon Bay Conservancy

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Lemon Bay Conservancy held a celebration for our Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve volunteers at the Cape Haze Community Center. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed a social period followed by dinner, awards and presentations. Our preserve […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

December 27, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Florida Arbor Day: Plant a Free Tree!

December 26, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

With funding support from the Florida Forest Service, Lemon Bay Conservancy is hosting a free tree giveaway on Friday, January 17th, for homeowners in Englewood and surrounding areas. A total of 100 trees in 3-gallon containers will be available, with […]

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LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

September 4, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program. Collected samples are sent to Gainsville for analysis by […]

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LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

September 4, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program. Collected samples are sent to Gainsville for analysis by […]

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LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

September 4, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

** CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON FLOODING ** LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program. Collected […]

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LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

September 4, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program. Collected samples are sent to Gainsville for analysis by […]

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LakeWatch Water Sampling at the Preserve

August 30, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

LBC volunteers will be conducting our monthly water quality sampling at six preserve ponds and three locations on Lemon Creek using the protocols defined by the University of Florida LakeWatch program. Collected samples are sent to Gainsville for analysis by […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

August 29, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

August 29, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Guided Nature Walk At Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve

August 26, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

You are invited to join us for a guided walk beginning at 8:30 am. Our volunteer naturalist, Susy d’Hont will lead a casually-paced, two-hour walk to enjoy the preserve’s ever changing natural sights and sounds. Susy’s walks are free and open […]

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Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Trail Map Jan 2023

What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?

July 9, 2024
Lemon Bay Conservancy

“What if a Golf Course Were Returned to Nature?” That’s the title of a major feature article on the transformation of Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve written by Corky Dalton and published in late June 2024 in print and online editions […]

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