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.

Hurricane Ian

von Arx Wildlife Hospital remains open as we prep for storm

The Conservancy Nature Center is closed to the public this week as we prepare for Hurricane Ian.

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital will remain open, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you find an injured animal in need of care, please call 239-262-CARE for help from our team of expert wildlife rehabilitators.

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Sea Turtle Monitoring

Record-breaking season on Keewaydin Island

Our 40th year of sea turtle research and protection has been record-breaking. On Keewaydin Island, we have had a total of 627 nests and 682 false crawls. In addition, 445 sea turtle nests have hatched so far this summer, making it safely into the ocean!

von Arx Wildlife Hospital

Help protect migrating birds from window collisions

At night, lights on office buildings draw migratory birds close to buildings. They become disoriented and exhausted, causing them to collide with buildings. Many cities across the United States and Canada are working to save migratory birds by initiating “lights out” programs during peak migration time. This initiative is similar to the “lights out” campaign that exists during sea turtle nesting season.

Prominent members of the community stand with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida on important environmental issues.

What do you stand for?

I Stand for Wildlife Rehabilitation

Pam Fultz stands up for wildlife rehabilitation efforts inside the von Arx Wildlife Hospital.

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I Stand for Science & Research

Copley Smoak stands up for environmental science and research efforts.

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I Stand for Advocacy

Charlette Roman stands up for environmental policy and advocacy.

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I Stand for Education

Mike Martin stands up for environmental education.

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Staff standing in front of Mobile Classroom

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Support our work. Stand with us today.

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Funding the Fight for Clean Water

The Conservancy’s RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament 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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