Nature and Animals

SWALLOW-TAILED KITE BY RICK READ For June-September, there are no programs or various bird walks. However, on most Saturdays, at 8:30 a.m., Rob Mills leads a nature walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd, Port Charlotte. Please RSVP on the website: http://www.peaceriveraudubonsociety.org

Ready for thunderstorms in the lightning capital of the United States? July’s average of 23 storms tops any month of the year. Expect precipitation of 8 to 9 inches. The rainy season eases the BSM irrigation water’s salinity creating opportunities for new plantings.

REMEMBER – THE FIRST THREE DAYS ARE ON YOU With Hurricane season quickly approaching, June through November, the time to prepare is NOW! We know how bad a Cat 5 storm can be, get ready. Being prepared will help get us through major storm events a bit easier. The Burnt Store Marina Emergency Preparedness Group […]

It is a Lee County law, as well as a Burnt Store Marina rule, that all dogs are to be on leashes whenever outside residences. The open lot at the corner of Cape Cole and Matecumbe is not a dog park. The Commodore residents own the whole part that is landscaped. Please keep your dogs […]

REMEMBER – THE FIRST THREE DAYS ARE ON YOU With Hurricane season quickly approaching, June through November, the time to prepare is NOW! We know how bad a Cat 5 storm can be, get ready. Being prepared will help get us through major storm events a bit easier. The Burnt Store Marina Emergency Preparedness Group […]

Have you visited the dog park? Watch the clip below to see dogs enjoying the spacious park, which offers comfort for owners with two large pavilions, benches, chairs, automatic watering bowls, and plenty of tennis balls. Not a member yet? No worries! If you are still thinking about it, contact a member and come try […]

As the Anglers Club season comes to an end, many of the Burnt Store Anglers head back north, leaving about 25% off the membership to enjoy the summer season. The Burnt Store Anglers was founded by a group of 18 anglers who enjoyed fishing and sharing information 25 years ago. Since that time, over 175 […]

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK CHICK BY RICK READ For June-September, there are no programs or various bird walks. However, on most Saturdays, at 8:30 a.m., Rob Mills leads a nature walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd, Port Charlotte. Please RSVP on the website: http://www.peaceriveraudubonsociety.org

The dragonfly’s life-cycle revolves around water, so it’s no surprise that Florida has more than 150 species. They come in many colors – black, blue, green and red being most common. Dragonflies don’t have a stinger, so they won’t sting you. They do, however, have teeth. So, a bite is possible. Dragonflies aren’t an aggressive […]

June is the month when afternoon thunderstorms start appearing. Rain, humidity, heat and lots of sun change the way plants grow. Everything speeds up, including diseases and pests. Keep a sharp eye out for odd leaf growth patterns and yellow veining on leaves. June brings glorious flowers to plumeria/frangipani, crape myrtle and royal poinciana. This […]