Posts Tagged ‘native landscapes’
Over 1.2K Observations During Earth Week BioBlitz!
A total of 563 species of flora and fauna were observed during SCCF’s inaugural Earth Week BioBlitz in Lee County from April 21-27! This included 1,259 observations from 138 users*,…
Read MoreTips for Native Landscapes Heading into the Rainy Season
As you prepare your yard for the upcoming summer and rainy season, SCCF’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center Manager Becca Grotrian shares some tips to consider. “This time of year,…
Read MoreLee County Offering Master Gardener Volunteer Program Training
Lee County residents passionate about gardening can cultivate their skills and give back to the community through the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Program Training Course. Certified Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs)…
Read MoreGarden Center Reopens Honey House; Shares Stock List
SCCF’s Native Landscape & Garden Center is pleased to reopen its Honey House this week, marking nearly a year and a half since Hurricane Ian flooded it with more than…
Read MoreWeeds ‘n’ Seeds Plant Walks Begin in January
SCCF is happy to announce that weekly, free Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walks will resume in 2024. After a year’s absence due to Hurricane Ian, plant enthusiasts Ruth Brooks and…
Read MoreMeet the Interns: Julianna Zeltman
Julianna Zeltman recently joined SCCF as an intern for the Native Landscapes and Garden Center. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in…
Read MoreParish Pollinator Garden Planted at the Puschel Preserve
Last week, Coastal Watch and the Native Landscapes & Garden Center welcomed volunteers for a morning of planting native plants in the Parish Pollinator Garden at Puschel Preserve. Up until…
Read MoreCalling all Wild Artists!
SCCF is once again partnering with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) on an exhibit at the Bailey Homestead from January to March.
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Black Torch
Black torch (Erithalis fruticose) is evergreen and its lightly fragrant white flowers bloom throughout the year. The fruits are plentiful and start out greenish-white and mature to pink to dark…
Read MorePresentation Spotlights Resilient Architecture & Landscapes
On May 9, SCCF and award-winning architect firm CO-G presented a free virtual discussion about rebuilding and replanting on Sanibel and Captiva in manners that fit our islands’ aesthetic and…
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