Protecting and Caring for Southwest Florida’s Coastal Ecosystems

Since our beginnings as a land trust more than 50 years ago, our mission-driven work has expanded to embrace protecting wildlife, restoring native habitats, monitoring water quality, educating our community, and advocating for our ecosystems.

Our Story
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Sea turtle nests monitored each year
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Acres of land conserved
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Square miles of water quality monitoring
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Shorebird species surveyed

Latest News

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SCCF’s Coastal Watch Director Presents on Voluntourism at Chamber Luncheon

As part of an effort to speed up the removal of dead vegetation and allow nature to flourish once again, contractors hired by SCCF are removing debris in our preserve lands along Sanibel-Captiva Road.

Bill of the Week: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers

Becoming a National Model for Resilience

William and Ruth Brooks Nature Trail Now Open

SCCF Puschel Preserve Now Open to Public

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The ocean delivers strong messages. Sanibel Sea School is dedicated to giving everyone the chance to hear them. We offer:

  • Weekly camps and day programs
  • After-school programs
  • Family and group nature outings
  • Homeschool programs
  • Field trips
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SCCF’s Coastal Watch works with volunteers to restore habitat and promote environmentally friendly ways of interacting with our coastal environment. We offer:

  • Beach cleanups
  • Adopt-A-Mangrove
  • Oyster restoration
  • Sustainability projects
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We Need Your Help to Rebuild and Recover

Hurricane Ian left our buildings and properties damaged and the Sanibel-Captiva area in great need of our work to preserve and protect our region’s wildlife, land, and water.