Events
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Bird Walk: Bailey Homestead/Shipley Trail
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesLeading up to the 125th Christmas Bird Count, SCCF and the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society are holding bird walks around Sanibel and Fort Myers. Join us at the Shipley Trail on SCCF's Bailey Homestead Preserve on Dec. 10 to observe various songbirds, wading birds, shorebirds, and other avian species that call Sanibel home either year…
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After School Ocean Art
Flagship Campus 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesWe love getting creative with the natural materials around the island. Sticks, sea grape leaves, shells, sand, coconuts — you name it, we use it! Join us for after-school ocean art to transform these materials into beautiful works of art. We’ll head out to the beach first to collect what we need and then finish…
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Christmas Bird Count 2024
SCCF Headquarters 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, United StatesOn Saturday, Dec. 14, SCCF will be hosting the Sanibel-Captiva Christmas Bird Count along with the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society. This count is a part of the 125th Christmas Bird Count, which will take place between Dec. 14, 2024 and Jan. 5, 2025. We are looking to recruit new and returning volunteers to participate in…
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Sanibel’s 50th Anniversary Cleanup
Celebrate Sanibel’s 50th Anniversary with Coastal Watch by participating in a special roadside cleanup! Join us as we honor Sanibel’s legacy of conservation and come together to remove debris left behind by recent hurricanes. Sign up on POINT
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Pine Island Sounds: Caleb Caudel
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Captiva Cruises on a sunset cruise to support water quality featuring Caleb Caudle on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Boarding will begin at 3:30 p.m.) BUY TICKETS >> Caleb Caudle will perform aboard the 65-foot Lady Chadwick. A complimentary drink coupon — courtesy "First Drink's on Us" sponsors Janie Howland and Jack Thomas…
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After School Shelling
Flagship Campus 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSanibel Island is famous for its shells. We’re undoubtedly drawn to nature’s marvels, and shells are no exception. The hobby of collecting seashells may be as old as human history. Join us after school to explore the wrack line, dig in the swash, and sift for the best shells. We can’t promise you’ll find a…
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Weeds ‘N’ Seeds: Shipley Trail
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesWe're excited to kick off the 2025 season of Weeds 'N' Seeds with a walk at the Shipley Trail on Jan. 6! We will be looking for the plants that have done well in the storm surges this fall, and making note of how these plant survive in this challenging and changing environment. Meet at…
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Wines in the Wild
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesAt SCCF's annual Wines in the Wild, presented by Bank of the Islands, guests enjoy strolling the grounds of our Bailey Homestead Preserve while tasting wines specially selected for the evening. Complementing the wine tastings, our favorite island chefs tempt attendees with their delectable dishes. This event will now be held Jan. 10, 2025. It was…
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Pine Island Sounds: Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Captiva Cruises on a sunset cruise to support water quality featuring live music from Blair Crimmins and the Hookers on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Boarding will begin at 4 p.m.) BUY TICKETS >> The band will perform aboard the 65-foot Lady Chadwick. A complimentary drink coupon — courtesy "First Drink's on Us" sponsors…
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Weeds ‘n’ Seeds
Join SCCF volunteers and plant experts for our weekly, educational Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walks on Sanibel and nearby off-island locations! All walks are on Monday mornings at 9 a.m. and last one to two hours. Jan. 13: Frannie's Preserve Jan. 20: Oak Hammock at "Ding" Darling Jan. 27: Sanibel Gardens DETAILS >>