What We Do
Our mission is to protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life...now and forever.
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.
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.
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.
Department Blogs
Check out the latest updates from our educators, rehabilitators, biologists, and environmental policy experts!