Conservancy’s summer camp encourages young nature explorers
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida held our annual summer camp during the month of June. With four week-long programs, our summer camps are designed to foster a deep connection with…
Working together to conserve Southwest Florida’s environment
Last Saturday, our Education Team was honored to join the Environmental Education Alliance Conference of Southwest Florida Conference held at Florida Gulf Coast University’s newest state-of-the-art research and classroom building,…
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…
Conservancy’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…
Plant This Instead
Written by Educator Gerald Thompson What’s in your yard right now? This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week and while a lot of us are probably pretty familiar with…
What’s new in EDU
We all play a role in shaping the environmental health of Southwest Florida, and environmental education is key in helping us do so responsibly. The Conservancy’s environmental education team is…
Florida’s not-so-spooky species
Stores have stocked their scary sections, homes have donned their daunting decor, and people have created their creepy costumes. Halloween is here and the haunts have begun. Among ghouls, goblins…
Learning Adventures Bus reaching hundreds of local students
By the end of July, the Learning Adventures Bus (LAB) will have reached about 800 campers this summer. This year’s Summer SLAM (Summer Learning Adventure Modules), supported by Naples Children…
