Posts Tagged ‘conservation’
Ruddy Turnstone Captured By a Clam
A ruddy turnstone was among the sixty-nine animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a palm warbler,…
Read MoreWildlife rescues just got easier on Marco Island
Please always call 239.262.2273 for wildlife assistance. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm. We are located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way…
Read MoreSave the date: Webinar about protecting the Panther Refuge from encroaching development
On April 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., Sierra Club will be hosting a webinar, in partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. This webinar is anticipated to be in advance…
Read MoreRed tide threatens coastal Southwest Florida
Red tide has been moving along Southwest Florida since October and is currently intensifying resulting in injured birds and fish kills. Our actions on land have a direct impact on water…
Read MoreBelted Kingfisher Tangled in Fishing Line
Joanna Fitzgerald is the Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance or see conservancy.org. A belted kingfisher and a…
Read MoreGrowing the Future: Conservancy of Southwest Florida opens Environmental Studies Dormitory
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently celebrated the opening of its Environmental Studies Dormitory, donated by Jeannie Meg and Christopher Byron Smith with support from friends of the Conservancy. The…
Read MoreField trip season begins for Conservancy Education team
The education team is staying busy as they launch new and exciting school programs for students within the community. Two different programs were recently started – Watery Wonders and new…
Read MoreOwlets rescued after fall from nest
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is part of and located at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. We are open 365 days a years from 8 am to 8 pm and…
Read MoreTen years of Burmese python research and removal efforts
In the past ten years, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s python research and removal program has eliminated over 1,000 invasive snakes weighing in excess of 26,700 pounds from 160 square…
Read MoreAnnual Members’ Meeting 2023
The 2023 Annual Members’ Meeting took place virtually on January 17th, 2023. The meeting takes place every year. During the meeting, we discuss the challenges and accomplishments from the past…
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