Posts Tagged ‘mangroves’
McGregor Preserve Restoration Underway
Last week, SCCF leaders met with officials from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review plans to restore the McGregor Preserve. Following the continued removal of debris, SCCF has…
Read MoreGrowing Mangroves, Discovering Wetland Ecosystems with K-8 Students
Throughout the year, SCCF educators work with teachers at the Sanibel School to coordinate and conduct environmental education programs. One of the most-used sites for these programs is SCCF’s Pick…
Read MoreRooted in Success: 2024 Adopt-A-Mangrove Program Wrap-Up
Thank you to all of our new mangrove mamas and propagule papas who joined us for our final Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day event last week! The enthusiasm expressed for these precious…
Read MoreRestoring Together: Adopt-A-Mangrove 2024 Launches with 100 Adoptions
A massive thank you to all the mangrove mamas and propagule papas who helped make our first Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day event of the season such a success! The commitment to…
Read MoreAdopt-A-Mangrove 2024-2025: Upcoming Adoption Days
Help restore our coastal ecosystems by joining SCCF Coastal Watch’s Adopt-A-Mangrove Program! This fall and winter, we’re hosting four Adoption Days at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel,…
Read MoreVolunteers Plant Mangroves at Gulf Harbour
On June 19, Coastal Watch and Marine Lab staff joined forces with the Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club community to restore the shoreline of Eagle Perch Island. This small…
Read MoreSanibel School Students Complete Year-Long Mangrove Study Project with Habitat Restoration
This May, an inspiring chapter closed for sixth and seventh graders at the Sanibel School as they completed their year-long mangrove growth project. A collaboration with SCCF and Coastal Watch,…
Read MoreSCCF Tours Off-Island Preserves by Boat
On Jan. 24, SCCF leaders ventured out by boat to preserve lands in Cape Coral and various keys in Pine Island Sound to assess restoration needs. They determined that natural…
Read MoreRestore Our Shore: Adopt A Mangrove on October 28!
Now, more than ever, our coastal ecosystems need your support. We invite you to be a part of the solution by participating in SCCF Coastal Watch’s Adopt-A-Mangrove Program. Join us…
Read MoreMangrove Pendants Raise $3K for SCCF
After just six weeks of sales, Congress Jewelers has raised $3,000 for SCCF’s Coastal Watch through its custom mangrove pendant that helps benefit the program. “We’re delighted by the response…
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