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Pest control methods harm non-target species

An American redstart and a southern flying squirrel were among the one hundred twenty-four animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past…

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Otter family faces nuisance animal claims

A resident in Naples called the von Arx Wildlife Hospital early one morning stating he had two young river otters in a live trap and on his way to our…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Magic Under the Mangroves gala celebrates 20 years in March

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala is set for Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Conservancy Nature Center. Located in the heart of Naples, the…

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Banded water snake admitted to the wildlife hospital

A banded water snake was among the fifty two animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include an…

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Arts planet offering interactive serenades on campus

This Saturday, December 9, Arts Planet Naples will be offering two separate sessions of Interactive Serenades with guided movement at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Each 30 minute program at…

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Endangered sawfish recorded by Conservancy biologist

Conservancy Research Manager, Dr. Jeff Schmid, was recently treated to a rare sighting of two endangered smalltooth sawfish while performing sea turtle nest monitoring on Keewaydin Island. The island is…

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Members-only event: Book reading by local author Susan Sachs Levine

Saturday, July 22 | 10am – 12pm Experience an enchanting journey with Susan Sachs Levine, a beloved local children’s author, as she captivates young minds with her delightful book, “Jenny’s…

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Great horned owl found stuck in barbed wire fence

This great horned owl was among the 79 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida this past week. Other admissions include a red-headed…

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Cool off this summer at our Nature Center

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an environmental conservation nonprofit with a Nature Center open to the public. We are located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, Florida. Our…

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The Tiny Mangrove Tree Crab

Species Highlight: Mangrove Tree Crab | Written by Science Intern, Julia Galante Mangrove forests host a wide range of biodiversity, many of which are invertebrates. Most invertebrate species utilize the…