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Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesNow, more than ever, our coastal ecosystems need your support. We invite you to participate in SCCF Coastal Watch’s Adopt-A-Mangrove Program. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Bailey Homestead Preserve from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. for Adoption Day! You’ll be able to pick up your mangrove seedlings and everything you need…
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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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Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF’s Coastal Watch on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9–11 a.m. for an island-wide effort to clean Sanibel’s beaches. Volunteers will remove Hurricane Helene and Milton debris and other trash, helping restore dune habitats and clean our beautiful beaches. Sign-ups open Friday, Oct. 18 at 12 p.m. on Point. For groups of 10+, email us…
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Love Sanibel Community Gathering
Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSpend the weekend supporting Sanibel! Join the Love Sanibel Community Gathering on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 12–3 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House. The celebration is to celebrate island recovery unity!
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FLIGHT Art Exhibit
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSCCF is holding an exhibit this fall in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) at SCCF’s Bailey Homestead from Nov. 5 to Dec. 13, 2024. The exhibit, FLIGHT, will feature works that portray the fascinating creatures that take flight in the environment. Artwork will fit in with this theme and align with SCCF’s mission to…
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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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After School Birding
Flagship Campus 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesBirding, or bird watching, is the observation of birds either as a fun activity or for scientific research. We’ll grab some binoculars and explore around the East end of Sanibel. We’ll learn to identify birds by call, plumage, flight patterns, and more. As the seasons change, so will our feathered friends — each session will…
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SanCap Resilience Community Program on Home Elevation
Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesOn Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., SanCap Resilience will host its next community program: “Home Elevation Workshop: Three Sanibel Case Studies.” The workshop will take place at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL. It will also be streamed live on Zoom. Admission is free, but registration is required. Individuals can register…
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Bird Walk at Bunche Beach
bunche beach 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers, 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 Bunche Beach on Nov. 16 to learn about the shorebirds that call Florida home for the fall and winter. Shorebirds in non-breeding plumage can be challenging, but we…
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Chapel By The Sea Volunteer Day
Captiva Chapel by the Sea 11580 Chapin Ln, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin us to help restore the historic Chapel by the Sea Cemetery on Captiva, impacted by Hurricane Milton. Volunteers will assist in carefully removing several feet of sand that covered the cemetery, and transporting it to a nearby staging site. This important task requires attention, respect, and care as we work together to preserve this…