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Sharon Seevers, Jaedyn Wardrop, Gary Seevers

A legacy shaped by fishing, family, and conservation

For Gary Seevers, fishing in Southwest Florida was never just a pastime. It was how he connected to the places he loved most. Beginning in the early 2000s, Gary made…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida launches nature-based solution resources to support resilient community planning 

New online resources showcase real-world project examples to guide community adaptation and climate risk reduction The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has launched two new Nature-Based Solution resources. The first is an interactive tool that provides a high-level overview of nature-based…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida honors Eagle Award recipients and announces board leadership updates 

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida presented its highest honor, the Eagle Award, during the organization’s 62nd Annual Member Meeting, recognizing three individuals whose leadership and service have significantly advanced conservation…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 62nd Annual Member Meeting to spotlight campus transformation and regional restoration efforts 

New details about the John & Carol Walter Nature Experience and free public programming during closure to be shared at meeting  The Conservancy of Southwest Florida will hold its Annual Member Meeting on…

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Reminder about IRS rules this giving season

As we look ahead to a busy and inspiring season of events and conservation work, we are deeply grateful for the generosity that makes our mission possible. Our supporters allow…

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Be part of our bright future with legacy giving

Protecting Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife, and future doesn’t happen by chance – it happens because people who care choose to act with intention. When you include the Conservancy of Southwest…

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Smart ways to make your gift before the year ends

Click here for a reminder about IRS rules this giving season As 2025 comes to a close, your gift to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida can help protect our region’s…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida celebrates its Annual Recognition Breakfast 2025

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Annual Recognition Breakfast was December 11 at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Hotel. Thank you to our breakfast sponsors, Florida Trust Wealth Management. Florida Trust Wealth Management…

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Protecting paradise, the Seeley-Ferguson family’s gift to the future 

Nancy F. Seeley’s legacy at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is both personal and profound. “I can’t ever remember a time in my life when she didn’t care about nature,”…

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von Arx Wildlife Hospital to remain open during Nature Center closure in September

The Nature Center will be closed for annual maintenance on buildings and grounds from September 2 through 29. While the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will close temporarily for…