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  • Florida Master Naturalist Course in Coastal Systems

    Deepen your appreciation for our natural world while learning about the habitats, flora, and fauna on our barrier islands and in our coastal communities during a 6-week Florida Master Naturalist Course in Coastal Systems from Oct. 30 to Dec. 11. Classes will meet once per week on Thursdays to explore our local coastal ecosystems through…

  • Homeschool at Sea Week 9: “Those with Shells”

    Sanibel Sea School 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United States

    Looking for interactive classes to add to your homeschool curriculum this year? Join Sanibel Sea School for an immersive program that brings marine science to life for homeschoolers! The Homeschool at Sea program offers an experiential, hands-on approach to learning about Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. Homeschool sessions include a mix of classroom activities, field excursions,…

  • Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day

    Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day

    Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United States

    Now, more than ever, our coastal ecosystems need your support. We invite you to participate in SCCF Coastal Watch’s Adopt-A-Mangrove Program. Join us at the Bailey Homestead Preserve on Sept. 26, Oct. 18, Nov. 7, or Dec.12 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. for Adoption Day! You’ll be able to pick up your mangrove seedlings and everything…

  • Guided Beach Walk @ Sanibel Moorings Resort

    Guided Beach Walk @ Sanibel Moorings Resort

    Sanibel Moorings Resort 845 E Gulf Dr., Sanibel, United States

    Sanibel Island offers world-class beachcombing, birding, and wildlife-watching opportunities. There is so much waiting to be discovered here! Join our knowledgeable marine science educators for a casual guided beach walk to explore what's washed ashore. We will talk about some of the more mysterious objects we find on the beach, look for fascinating animals, and…

    $20

  • COTI Conversation with SCCF’s Skye McDonald-Newman

    Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United States

    All are invited to learn more about mangrove loss and resilience during the Committee of the Islands (COTI)’s Community Conversation on at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m. The presentation will be delivered by SCCF Community Conservation Coordinator Skye McDonald-Newman. Learn more

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    Bird Walk at Bunche Beach

    bunche beach 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Leading up to the 126th Christmas Bird Count, SCCF and the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society are holding bird walks around Sanibel and Fort Myers. Join us at Bunche Beach on Monday, Nov. 10, to learn about the shorebirds that call Florida home for the fall and winter. Shorebirds in non-breeding plumage can be challenging, but we have…

  • Puschel Patrol

    Puschel Patrol

    Puschel Preserve 1905 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United States

    Stop by Monday mornings at our beloved Puschel Preserve. Together the Puschel Patrol will help weed, plant, water, mulch, collect debris, and do anything else this beautiful preserve might need to thrive. If you love Sanibel, gardening, native ecosystems, and peaceful mornings getting back to the earth, Puschel Patrol is perfect for you! The Puschel…

  • Tarpon Bay Oyster Restoration Trip

    Tarpon Bay Oyster Restoration Trip

    Join SCCF Coastal Watch for a hands-on, boots-in-the-muck experience that helps restore vital oyster reef habitat in Tarpon Bay. Volunteers will assist with filling buckets of shell, transporting materials, and working in shallow estuarine areas to help build structures that support marine life and improve water quality. Expect to get wet, muddy, and maybe even…

  • “Sky” Art Exhibit

    Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United States

    SCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League welcome you to a joint exhibit at the Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL) from Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. This exhibit will present new works of art that highlight the theme "Sky," in line with SCCF’s mission to protect and care for Southwest…

  • Trail Blazers

    Trail Blazers

    Looking to enjoy the outdoors while helping increase accessibility to SCCF public trails? Join SCCF staff on Wednesday mornings at various preserves to clear invasive plants, cut back overgrown vegetation, and generally maintain trails. Visitors welcome! Trail Blazers will assist SCCF staff with trail maintenance weekly throughout the season. Volunteers will help keep our SCCF…