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2022 Magic Under the Mangroves gala raises record $2.1 million net

The 18th Annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala held March 3 raised a record $2.1 million net for programs to protect the water, land, wildlife, and future of Southwest Florida.…

New Discoveries sign outside of the Dalton Discovery Center

Conservancy collects nine ADDY awards for outstanding creative campaigns

The American Advertising Federation again has honored the Conservancy of Southwest Florida with nine ADDY awards for excellence in advertising and marketing. The Conservancy received nine ADDY Awards through AdFed’s…

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Support Local Artists at the Nature Center Gift Shop

Southwest Florida is home to many impressive and colorful artists. Inspired by the bright nature around us, these featured artists’ work can be found and purchased at our Nature Center…

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Nature Center reopens with new, interactive experiences

Members and visitors of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will get a fresh interactive experience with the newly renovated Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center, now open to…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida appeals Rivergrass Village lawsuit

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has filed its initial brief in Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the trial court’s ruling on its challenge to the development…

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The Nature Center reopens December 18!

Newly expanded Dalton Discovery Center features new interactive exhibits, galleries The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is reopening Dec. 18 to members and visitors after the completion of a…

Lake Okeechobee Dike

Army Corps announces plan that will guide LOSOM

With great anticipation—on Tuesday, Nov. 16, the U.S. Army Corps announced the final plan that will guide the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). LOSOM will replace the current…

Bob And Terry Edwards

Terry and Bob Edwards named chairs of the 2022 Magic Under the Mangroves gala

The 18th annual event March 3, 2022 to support the programs of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida will be in person. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces Terry and Bob Edwards…

RedSnook Committee member and sponsor Jon Kukk

2021 RedSnook Tournament nets almost $140,000

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted the 2021 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament Oct. 8-10. The Friday night kick-off was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it did not…

Conservancy Mobile Classroom

Conservancy launches new cutting-edge mobile classroom

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art mobile classroom, a custom-built specialty vehicle that provides a hands-on science learning experience on wheels.