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Posts Tagged ‘community’

Elementary Students Learn from Adopted Mangroves

By Ali Reece | February 27, 2026 | 0

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…

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SCCF Opportunities for Visitors to be Featured at March Chamber Luncheon

By Barbara Linstrom | February 25, 2026 | 0

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…

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Sanibel Sea School Connects Families to the Ocean with Immersive Experiences

By Ali Reece | February 25, 2026 | 0

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,…

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Volunteers Help Protect Nesting Bird Habitat

By Ali Reece | February 24, 2026 | 0

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…

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Sanibel Sea School Seeks Preschool Counselors for Summer Camp

By Barbara Linstrom | February 18, 2026 | 0

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…

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Jean-Michel Cousteau Delights Sold Out Crowd for SCCF McCarthy Lecture

By Denise Blough | February 11, 2026 | 0

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…

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Discovering Sea Hares at Free Community Camp

By Ali Reece | February 11, 2026 | 0

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,…

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CECI Learns from SCCF Biologists About Gopher Tortoises

By Ali Reece | February 11, 2026 | 0

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…

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Sanibel FlyFishers Donate $5K to SCCF Marine Lab

By Denise Blough | February 5, 2026 | 0

The Sanibel FlyFishers are supporting SCCF’s Marine Lab monitoring and research with a generous $5,000 gift.

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Sanibel Sea School Awarded 2026 Empowerment Grant to Support Wahine Toa

By Ali Reece | January 28, 2026 | 0

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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