Events

Eight LCCC members spoke in favor of continuing public funding for conservation lands. Other members sent emails to the commissioners. Our efforts were rewarded when all five commissioners voted in favor of placing a Public Lands Bond Referendum on the ballot this fall. Lake County voters will decide whether to continue public funding to acquire […]

Longtime Lake County citrus farmer Dalton Yancey will speak on citrus greening. Is it affected by climate change? What is being done to save the citrus industry in Lake County? Mr. Yancey graduated from the University of Florida. For almost 40 years, he represented the interests of Florida Citrus Growers in Tallahassee and Washington DC.  […]

Here is the link for joining the forum on zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81067732422. The Lake County Conservation Council, Inc. invites the public to tune into an online forum on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.  Chelsea Wisner will speak on Using Conservation Easements to Secure a Wildlife Corridor through Lake County. Chelsea Wisner is an ecologist specializing in […]

September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Online Candidate Meet & Greet followed by LCCC General Membership Meeting The Lake County Conservation Council, Inc. will host an online Candidate Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Candidates for Congress, the Florida Legislature, and the Lake County Board of County […]

Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  LCCC’s Conservation Workshop on advocacy.  Two great environmental advocates -- Ryan Smart, executive director of the Florida Springs Council, and Dr. Beverly Ward, field secretary for Earth Care – will be our primary speakers.  This workshop will be held at UUCLC, 1235 Mt. Homer Road, Eustis.

Water, Water, Everywhere in Lake County, but How Many Drops to Drink?   LCCC Online forum on November 20, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Speakers include two employees of the St. Johns River Water Management District:  Water Conservation Coordinator Deirdre Irwin and Ocklawaha River Basin Manager Jim Peterson.  Joining them will be Mike Cliburn, […]

Let’s start off 2025 with an opportunity to meet our newest members and reconnect after a long year of online meetings. LSCC Biology Instructor Chris Leibner will be our guest speaker We need to fill a couple of 2025 Committee Chairs including Membership and Conservation. Are you ready to lead? EcoExpo2025 is coming soon. We […]

Explore humanity through film! Life Screenings One Minute ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival in association with the Lake County Conservation Council are looking for the best ENVIRONMENTAL one minute films from around Florida. This is a live and virtual festival which will take place live at EcoExpo 2025 and virtually at - https://www.facebook.com/LifeScreenings https://www.youtube.com/whoisbanks We want to […]

The City of Groveland and the Lake County Conservation Council invite you to the EcoExpo where you can: Join a Conservation Organization! Attract butterflies and Bees by growing a native pollinator friendly plant! Learn how to protect Florida wildlife in our Critter Corner! Meet filmakers that are creating environmental films! Eat! Listen to Music! .... […]

Explore humanity through film! Life Screenings ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival in association with the Lake County Conservation Council are looking for the best ENVIRONMENTAL short films from around the world. This is a live and virtual festival which will take place live at EcoExpo 2025 and virtually at - https://www.facebook.com/LifeScreenings https://www.youtube.com/whoisbanks We want to experience your […]