Posts by Robin Gould
Crested caracaras admitted to wildlife hospital
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital has been busy the past two weeks. Some wildlife patients that are currently in their care include two crested caracaras, four grey squirrels, 12 gopher tortoises and…
Read MoreConservancy of Southwest Florida raises $1.7 million at Magic Under the Mangroves Gala
Funds raised at 21st annual event to support programs protecting Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife and future The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala raised more…
Read MoreThe 40th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference
The Conservancy was pleased to sponsor and participate in the 40th annual Everglades Coalition Conference, “Reflections on Progress and Opportunities,” which was held from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at…
Read MoreBaby, It’s Cold in the Water: Studying Marine Turtles in Cape Cod Bay
Early last year, Conservancy research manager, Dr. Jeff Schmid, was contacted by Cody Mott with Inwater Research Group regarding techniques used to capture marine turtles in southwest Florida waters. Inwater Research…
Read MoreProtecting Southwest Florida’s Wildlife: Combating Avian Influenza
Written by Lauren Barkley, von Arx Wildlife Hospital Manager The Conservancy of Southwest Florida works to protect Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife, and future by taking a One Health approach.…
Read MoreRare admissions begin the year
This New Year is already off to a busy start for the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The wildlife team admitted 89 animals from January 1…
Read MoreSea turtle season wrap up
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s sea turtle research team documented 425 nests during nesting season from March to October on Keewaydin Island. The season ended with 422 loggerhead nests and…
Read MoreWildlife Alphabet – 2024 Admissions
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida rescues, rehabs and releases native wildlife every day throughout the year. The staff works to rehabilitate sick, injured and…
Read MoreTwo bobcats admitted to the wildlife hospital
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida had quite the surprise when it admitted two bobcats recently. In all, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital admitted 56…
Read MoreKeep Wildlife Safe: Pest Control Alternatives
Florida is a beautiful state with various ecosystems involving insects, reptiles, rodents, mammals and much more. Because of the warmer climate, water resources and natural environment, Florida has a vast multitude…
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