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.

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Gift a Membership, Give Year-Round Impact

This holiday season, give the gift of a Conservancy of Southwest Florida membership. Membership includes: Annual free admission to our Nature Center and nature centers around the country, exclusive members-only eNewsletter, kayak rentals, 10% discount in our Nature Store, and more! Members support our work to preserve our water, land, wildlife, and future. 

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New Study

Burmese Python Research and Removal

Burmese pythons can consume prey even larger than scientists realized, according to a new study published in the journal, Reptiles & Amphibians. Biologists Ian Bartoszek and Ian Easterling recently conducted a study in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Jayne.

EVENTS

Nature-Based Solutions Symposium

December 3 • 9 am on Zoom

During the event, speakers will present case studies of successful nature-based and hybrid projects from around Florida, and will participate in presentations and discussions about how to more successfully employ these strategies.

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Giving Tuesday

December 3 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. Donate to our science research, wildlife rehabilitation, environmental policy and environmental education efforts.

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