The latest attack on smart growth in Florida: Vote NO on SB 1118/HB 1209
Written by 1000 Friends of Florida Advocacy Center and reprinted with permission Help protect local decision-making—contact the members of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and House Subcommittee on Housing,…
Strengthen SB 80, the “State Parks Preservation Act”
Written by 1000 Friends of Florida Advocacy Center and reprinted with permission Last summer, Floridians overwhelmingly opposed a plan to develop golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in nine state…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
