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Marsh Madness at West Sanibel River Preserve Day 2
This is the second year of the community-driven marsh restoration project that aims to restore the natural beauty and health of our coastal wetlands, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. This hands-on initiative focuses on planting marsh grasses, such as spartina, black needlerush and leatherfern, to help rebuild the vital ecosystems that support wildlife.…
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Back to Basics: Native Gardening Workshop
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesLearn all about landscaping with native plants at SCCF's Native Landscapes & Garden Center. Registration is $10 per person. All classes are held from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20: Right Plant, Right Place Thursday, Feb. 27: Planting & Maintenance Wednesday, March 12: Pruning Wednesday, March 26: Pests Register here.
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Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Business Owners
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesAre you a new resident or business owner to Sanibel or Captiva Islands within the last two years? Do you want to learn more about what makes the islands' environment so special and unique? Join the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) for a FREE day-long (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) adventure exploring Southwest Florida's coastal environment…
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2025 Everglades Update
Held annually in partnership with The Everglades Foundation, SCCF's 2025 Everglades Update on Wednesday, April 2 will provide information on the latest developments in Everglades restoration, and explore the immense economic and ecological importance of America’s Everglades to securing a resilient future. Time, location, and registration coming soon.
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Everglades Trivia Night
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesIs the highlight of your week opening SCCF's Caloosahatchee Conditions Report to check in on Lake Okeechobee? Are you constantly impressing friends and family with your knowledge of the Everglades? Do you wait with bated breath for someone to bring up the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conversation? Then you will be happy to…
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Weeds ‘n’ Seeds
Puschel Preserve 1905 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Weeds 'n' Seeds plant walk at 9 a.m. at SCCF's newly opened Puschel Preserve, which has been landscaped (for the second time) thanks to generous donors, the Native Landscapes & Garden Center, Coastal Watch, and many volunteers. This is our LAST Weeds 'n' Seeds of the season! Meet at the entrance for…
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Volunteer Appreciation Party
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSave the date for our 2025 Volunteer Party on April 8! We can't wait to celebrate and pay gratitude to the volunteers who collectively contribute thousands of hours to our mission each year. Details coming soon!
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Guided Paddle Trip
Sanibel Sea School 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin educators from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Sanibel Sea School for a guided paddling trip to Picnic Island! The excursion will include dip and seine netting for marine creatures, and discussions about their biology and ecology. Participants must be age 13 or older. We will meet at the Sanibel Sea School at 455 Periwinkle…
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Nest Fest: SOLD OUT
Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF for our first-ever Nest Fest — a celebration of Sanibel and Captiva's annual sea turtle and shorebird nesting season. With snowy plover nesting season underway, and least tern and sea turtle nesting beginning mid-April, we're gathering to honor the return of nesting shorebirds and sea turtles to our shores. We are humbled by the…
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Beer in the Bushes
SCCF Headquarters 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, United StatesKnown as the unofficial end-of-season celebration, SCCF’s Beer in the Bushes is one of the community’s favorite island events that supports one of its longest-running nonprofits. Whether you’re looking for new craft beer tastings, great food, world-class music, or just a chance to catch up with fellow islanders at the end of a busy tourist…