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Nature in November

Nature in November is back! Free admission to our Nature Center every Saturday in November. Open to the public. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is excited to host Nature November,…

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Christopher B. Smith Preserve at the Conservancy

By Melinda Schuman, Biologist IV The Christopher B. Smith Preserve is a 7.5 acre parcel located which was purchased for conservation purposes, made possible by the generosity of Christopher and…

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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…

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Nestling 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…

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Conservancy 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…

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Blue Equals Green: How water quality impacts your business’ bottom line

On May 1, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida along with Captains for Clean Water and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation were invited to speak on a panel about our recent Water…

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Pest control methods harm non-target species

An American redstart and a southern flying squirrel were among the one hundred twenty-four animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past…

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Otter family faces nuisance animal claims

A resident in Naples called the von Arx Wildlife Hospital early one morning stating he had two young river otters in a live trap and on his way to our…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Magic Under the Mangroves gala celebrates 20 years in March

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala is set for Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Conservancy Nature Center. Located in the heart of Naples, the…

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Banded water snake admitted to the wildlife hospital

A banded water snake was among the fifty two animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include an…