The Lemon Bay Conservancy is kicking off a big habitat restoration project, and they need your help.
From Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26, their team will plant 600 native wetland plants in the Sandalhaven Creek bed at Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve. These plants will help restore the ecosystem, clean the water, stabilize the creek banks, and provide much-needed habitats for local wildlife.
Whether you can join them for just a few hours or come out every day, every bit of help makes a real difference at Wildflower Preserve.
Volunteer shifts are available from 7 to 9 a.m. or 9 to 11 a.m. Bring mud boots or waders, closed-toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, lots of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. It’s Florida in June; it’s hot, and you will get wet and muddy, so plan accordingly.
They will provide tools, planting instructions, and some light snacks to keep you going. You don’t need any planting experience, as their excellent team will walk you through every step right there on site.
At Lemon Bay Conservancy, they work to protect the wildlife and natural beauty of Lemon Bay, Gasparilla Sound, and their watersheds. That means preserving land, improving water quality, teaching the community about the environment, and standing up for responsible conservation.
If you’d like to pitch in, just email [email protected] to pick your day and shift, or call 941-830-4888 if you need more information. The Lemon Bay Conservancy hopes you’ll join the effort.
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