Posts Tagged ‘community’
Elementary Students Learn from Adopted Mangroves
Have you ever wondered how salinity affects mangrove propagule growth? The students at Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary in Cape Coral are learning and measuring the effects, turning their school…
Read MoreSCCF Opportunities for Visitors to be Featured at March Chamber Luncheon
Sanibel Sea School Director Shannon Rivard will be the lead speaker at the SanCap Chamber’s Business Luncheon on March 18 at the Sanibel Community House. She will share a new…
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Connects Families to the Ocean with Immersive Experiences
As we head into the busy spring season, we’re joined by many families who enjoy our private experiences at Sanibel Sea School. Each adventure brings its own sense of curiosity,…
Read MoreVolunteers Help Protect Nesting Bird Habitat
On Feb. 13, a team of enthusiastic volunteers joined SCCF staff to remove storm debris from salt flat preserves owned collectively by SCCF, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Lee…
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Seeks Preschool Counselors for Summer Camp
This summer, Sanibel Sea School is excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for individuals passionate about early childhood education and nature-based learning: the Preschool Camp Counselor position for its popular…
Read MoreJean-Michel Cousteau Delights Sold Out Crowd for SCCF McCarthy Lecture
On Feb. 6, SCCF hosted ocean explorer, educator, and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau as the speaker for the 8th annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture. The son of French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel…
Read MoreDiscovering Sea Hares at Free Community Camp
On Jan. 19, Sanibel Sea School welcomed 35 campers and four Counselors-in-Training for one of its favorite “A Chance to Sea”programs: Community Camp. The day began on the chilly side,…
Read MoreCECI Learns from SCCF Biologists About Gopher Tortoises
On a crisp January morning, 10 preschoolers from the Children’s Education Center of the Islands (CECI) joined SCCF biologists to look for gopher tortoises! Children ages 2 – 4 learned…
Read MoreSanibel FlyFishers Donate $5K to SCCF Marine Lab
The Sanibel FlyFishers are supporting SCCF’s Marine Lab monitoring and research with a generous $5,000 gift.
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Awarded 2026 Empowerment Grant to Support Wahine Toa
Sanibel Sea School is honored to have been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida and the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva. The 2026 Empowerment Grant program…
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