Posts by Robin Gould
Conservancy animal care staff members join partners in their efforts to restore coral reefs
Two staff members of our Animal Care team, Jordan Caravas and Ally Harvey, participated in a two-tank dive with Key Dives. Key Dives partners with Mote Marine Lab and I.CARE…
Read MoreNestling grey squirrel receives care at the wildlife hospital
A nestling grey squirrel was among the fifty-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include three royal…
Read MoreKeep Florida’s State Parks Wild
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been carefully monitoring the evolving issue of proposed intensification and commercialization for numerous Florida State Parks. Let your voice be heard by filling out the Public…
Read MoreGreen heron suffers due to pest control method
A green heron was among the seventy-seven animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a little blue…
Read MoreGopher tortoise admitted with paint on carapace
A gopher tortoise was among the seventy-six animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a red-tailed hawk,…
Read MoreLake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Update
It’s official! The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Record of Decision (ROD) was signed by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, Commander, South Atlantic Division of the United States Army Corps…
Read MoreRed-bellied woodpeckers renested
Two red-bellied woodpeckers and two black-and-white warblers were among the ninety-eight animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions…
Read MoreJuvenile little blue heron is admitted due to heavy rains
A juvenile little blue heron was among the eighty-three animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include an…
Read MoreConservancy of Southwest Florida invites the public to its 60th anniversary summer celebration
Cool off at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Nature Center during its 60 Days of Summer. From June 29 through August 31, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is offering discounted…
Read MoreWorking together to renest an owlet due to construction
A local contractor called our wildlife hospital looking for assistance regarding a barn owlet nesting in the rafters of a home. The owlet was found in an area slated for…
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