Discover Beachcombing
Island Inn 3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSanibel 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…
Back to Basics: Right Plant, Right Place
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF's Native Landscapes & Garden Center for the first of our new "Back to Basics" native gardening workshops! Learn how to determine the right plants for your garden, starting with assessing your garden goals, such as attracting pollinators, creating privacy barriers, or providing shade. We'll also discuss the importance of understanding the soil type,…
Weeds ‘n’ Seeds: Bailey Tract
Bailey Tract Sanibel, FL, United StatesEvery Monday, SCCF volunteers and plant experts Ruth Brooks and Karl Werner lead educational and fun Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walks on Sanibel and nearby off-island locations. Enjoy being out in nature while observing common plants. All walks are on Monday mornings, and last about two hours. No reservations or fees are required! *Participants are…
Discover Beachcombing
Island Inn 3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSanibel 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…
Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture 2024
Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin us for our annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture featuring Elizabeth Kolbert, award-winning science journalist and author of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History. The talk, which will include an engaging conversation with SCCF CEO James Evans, will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Sanibel Community House. The Paul McCarthy…
SCCF Sunset Birding Cruise
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesThe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Captiva Cruises will host a Sunset Birding Cruise on Friday, Feb. 16, from 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. departing from McCarthy’s Marina at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva. While cruising the waters of Pine Island Sound and enjoying day turning into night, participants will hear about the ecology of the back…
Discover Beachcombing
Island Inn 3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSanibel 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…
Back to Basics: Planting & Maintenance
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF's Native Landscapes & Garden Center for our "Back to Basics" native gardening workshops! In this session, you'll learn how to properly plant, water, and mulch. We'll discuss understanding plant establishment timelines for newly planted plants and determine next care steps such as weeding, and establishing a watering schedule. Check out all four workshops.
2024 Everglades Update
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesHeld annually in partnership with The Everglades Foundation, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Everglades Update will focus on the economic importance that our natural resources, clean water, and America's Everglades have for our coastal communities. This year's program will be a dynamic panel discussion to provide the community with an update on Everglades restoration and how it directly relates to the…
Discover Beachcombing
Island Inn 3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, United StatesSanibel 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…