Protecting paradise, the Seeley-Ferguson family’s gift to the future
Nancy F. Seeley’s legacy at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is both personal and profound. “I can’t ever remember a time in my life when she didn’t care about nature,”…
von Arx Wildlife Hospital to remain open during Nature Center closure in September
The Nature Center will be closed for annual maintenance on buildings and grounds from September 2 through 29. While the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will close temporarily for…
Conservancy calls for action to protect bears despite FWC vote
By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On August 13, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided the final vote needed to establish…
Conservancy of Southwest Florida appoints Melissa Ringer as Chief Advancement Officer
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Ringer as its new Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). Ringer brings more than two decades of fundraising and…
Conservancy honors The Martin Foundation with esteemed Eagle Award
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Eagle Award is the organization’s highest honor, recognizing individuals or groups whose work and actions protect the natural environment and quality of life in Southwest Florida. The…
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 2025
On April 1, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at Vi at Bentley Village. Thank you Vi at Bentley for sponsoring and hosting our volunteers for this special recognition breakfast.…
Conservancy 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…
Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament nets $210,000
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted the 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament Oct. 25-27, launching from locations in Naples, Goodland, and Chokoloskee over the course of the two-day…
