Posts by Gracie Dougherty
Royal tern rescued from small island in Rookery Bay Research Reserve
A royal tern and a great horned owl were among the 59 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…
Read MoreThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces support for the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Amendment initiative
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce our support for the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Amendment initiative. The full text of the proposed amendment can be…
Read MoreThe wrath of Debby
By Dr. Jeffrey Schmid, Environmental Research Manager The 2024 sea turtle nesting season on Keewaydin Island was starting to slow down and the subsequent hatching season was getting geared up,…
Read MoreThank you for taking action!
Thank you for standing up for our public lands, our wetlands, and our wildlife in voicing your concerns about the proposed Kingston development. This project, located adjacent to the Corkscrew…
Read Morevon Arx Wildlife Hospital animal admissions rise due to Hurricane Debby
Recently, Hurricane Debby passed through the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, providing Southwest Florida with days full of rain and storms. Due to the weather, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital…
Read MoreConservancy’s Summer SLAM program blends education with fun
This year’s Summer SLAM (Summer Learning Adventure Modules) program was delivered using the Conservancy’s Learning Adventure Bus through a hands-on, engaging experience studying the importance of mangroves in our Florida…
Read MoreWhite ibises suffer from injuries after delayed rescue
Two white ibises and a gopher tortoise were among the one hundred animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…
Read MorePreventing interactions and misidentifications with invasive cane toads
As the rainy season continues in Southwest Florida, you may see an influx of cane toads in your backyard and surrounding areas. Cane toads are one of the largest species…
Read MoreYellow rat snake admitted after ingesting ceramic egg
A yellow rat snake and five nestling raccoons were among the eighty animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other…
Read MoreLiving amongst wildlife: Programs help bolster coexistence
By Amber Crooks, Environmental Policy Manager, Conservancy of Southwest Florida Human-wildlife conflicts with large mammals, such as the Florida panther or Florida black bear, can occur when development encroaches into…
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