The Lemon Bay Conservancy open house at Wildflower Preserve will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8.
Wildflower is an 80-acre former golf course converted to a wildlife preserve. Trail guides will offer short trail walks to introduce the new trail network and varied habitats within the preserve on the eastern and western sections.
Visitors should wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a nature hike. Hats and water are also suggested.
Visitors will be able to observe the juvenile tarpon research project in Lemon Creek and talk with the research team.
For visitors with difficulty walking the trails, Thoroughbred Golf Carts will provide two golf carts for special tours. Sign for a tour time at the LBC information table near the parking lot upon arrival.
The special 10:30 a.m. "Introduction to Dragonflies" walk will be followed by the 1 p.m. "Butterfly Explorers" stroll.
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What: Lemon Bay Conservancy open house
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8.
Where: Wildflower Preserve is located on the Cape Haze peninsula at the southeast corner of Gasparilla Pines Boulevard and Placida Road intersection
Why: Trail guides will offer short trail walks to introduce the new trail network and varied habitats within the preserve on the eastern and western sections
Cost: Free
The Men's Garden Club of Englewood, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Coastal Wildlife Club and the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center will have informational booths. Volunteers from Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation will have food and drinks available for purchase.
Wildflower Preserve is located on the Cape Haze peninsula at the southeast corner of Gasparilla Pines Boulevard and Placida Road intersection. The parking lot address is 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood FL 34224.
