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Tales from the field: Part III

By Kathy Worley, Acting Director of Environmental Science and Coastal Ecologist It’s January 2026, which means sea turtle nest monitoring has been in the rear-view mirror for a while, and…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida brings free programming to community as new Nature Experience takes shape

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced new details and conceptual designs for the guest amenities that will define the John & Carol Walter Nature Experience, along with plans to offer…

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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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A rare sight returns to the wild: The Big Cypress fox squirrel 

Among Florida’s most distinctive squirrels, the elusive Big Cypress fox squirrel is notable for its large size, limited range, and protected status. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently rehabilitated…

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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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Water Works with Dewey: Turn down sprinklers and save water

Hi there, I’m Dewey, the new mascot for the Conservancy’s water policy team! Look for me in future issues for the latest water facts, issues, and news. Southwest Florida depends…

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New research highlights an unexpected role for invasive Burmese pythons 

A newly published scientific study reveals that invasive Burmese pythons do more than threaten native wildlife in South Florida; they may also be altering how plants spread across the landscape. Biologists…