Protecting our water, land, wildlife, and future

What We Do

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

John & Carol Walter Nature Experience

at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Nature Experience Conceptual Rendering

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is honored to receive a historic $25 million grant from the John & Carol Walter Family Foundation, the largest philanthropic commitment in the organization’s history.  

This extraordinary grant builds upon 60 years of visionary donor support, enabling the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to transform the current Nature Center brand and offerings into the new redefined John & Carol Walter Nature Experience. The goal is to inspire and invite the community to protect our shared natural environment that uniquely preserves our way of life enjoyed today, and throughout the future. 

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