Protecting our water, land, wildlife, and future

Due to Hurricane Milton, our Nature Center is closed to the public and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.

Our von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open and accepting new admissions from 8am to 7pm. Call (239) 262-2273 for wildlife assistance.

What We Do

Our mission is to protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life...now and forever.

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Upcoming Event

Nature-Based Solutions Symposium

Due to the recent formation and continuing rapid development of Tropical Storm Milton, the Conservancy is canceling our Nature-Based and Hybrid Solutions Symposium on October 7. The symposium will be rescheduled to December 2.  Please check our website for more information in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding.

UPCOMING EVENT

RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament

October 25-27, 2024

The RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida supports efforts to protect our most valuable natural resource, our water. Without clean and abundant water, recreational and sport fishing would not exist.

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NEW STUDY: Clean water is vital to the economy of Southwest Florida

60 years of conservation

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been a leading environmental conservation nonprofit for 60 years. Watch the video below to learn more about what we do.

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Our 2024 Impact

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Animals treated at the Wildlife Hospital
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Sea turtle hatchlings protected
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Individuals educated
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Pounds of python removed