UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County and the Lemon Bay Conservancy are calling on nature enthusiasts, paddlers, and environmentally-minded residents to join the 5th Annual Eyes on Seagrass Citizen Science Monitoring Program, taking place this spring. This important initiative invites volunteers to help monitor and document the health of seagrass beds in upper Charlotte […]
Camping at Webb Lake By Kimball and Les Beery We have fished and kayaked on this lake many times but only camped once before to enjoy the early morning and evening bite. So, we recently hitched up our Aliner camper and loaded our kayaks for a weekend of fishing and primitive camping. Because it is […]
A look at the latest outdoor activities, events, and adventures happening in and around Englewood, from nature walks and workshops to recreational opportunities and conservation efforts Lunch & Learn at Manasota Beach ClubJoin this annual “lunch and learn” series at Manasota Beach Club, 7660 Manasota Key Road, to learn about our local ecology and history, […]
Eastern Screech Owl Nesting in Florida by Tonya Bramlage Of the roughly 216 different species of owl, Florida is home to five. As the smallest of our resident species, the Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) is found throughout Florida in a wide variety of habitats from swamps to pine and oak forests, and urban and […]
Kayak Peace by Les & Kimball Beery We usually write articles about fishing from a kayak. Sure, they’re great platforms to fish shallow water or just paddle around for exercise, but a kayak is much more for an observant paddler. They’re a quiet, efficient, personal, and simple escape vehicle from the chaos of modern American […]
Why We Need Sand Dunes by Tonya Bramlage Avid local area beach walkers are seeing remarkable scenes of epic and unprecedented proportions. Alarmingly evident are the shore bird and sea turtle nesting areas that have been obliterated, along with the visible absence of usual beach access roads, boardwalks, and parking lots. There are numerous areas […]
Return To Don Pedro State Par By Kimball and Les Beery The first part of December, we launched at Don Pedro which has been a favorite for years. This was an update trip to assess the recovery efforts there. The facilities near the parking lot seem to be in good shape. There is no longer […]
Calling local community members with interest in this area’s water quality: Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves is looking for dedicated volunteers to sample water quality monthly as part of a long-term citizen science program, the Charlotte Harbor Estuaries Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Network (http://bit.ly/2rQlhUX), specifically in Lemon Bay. Volunteers learn about water sampling and contribute to […]