Posts Tagged ‘habitat restoration’
Marsh Madness at West Sanibel River Preserve Day 2
This is the second year of the community-driven marsh restoration project that aims to restore the natural beauty and health of our coastal wetlands, which were severely impacted by Hurricane…
Read MoreAquatic Fish & Invertebrate Sampling Underway
Each summer, SCCF’s Wildlife & Habitat Management team conducts aquatic fish and invertebrate sampling across the island. This data helps our team detect important changes in species diversity and community…
Read MoreClearing of West Sanibel River Preserve Nearly Complete
As an ecosystem restoration brought about by Hurricane Ian’s storm surge, the West Sanibel River Preserve is SCCF’s next west-end preserve that is benefitting from the clearing of hardwoods that…
Read MoreSCCF Preserve Lands Will Take Time to Heal
With ongoing chipping or removal of dead vegetation on SCCF properties, the landscape has taken on a different look while the ecosystems heal from the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Before…
Read MoreSCCF Tours Off-Island Preserves by Boat
On Jan. 24, SCCF leaders ventured out by boat to preserve lands in Cape Coral and various keys in Pine Island Sound to assess restoration needs. They determined that natural…
Read MoreSCCF Partners with City on Park Restoration
SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center staff recently collaborated with the City of Sanibel on a planting project at the Boat Ramp Beach Park. Each year, the City’s Natural Resources…
Read MorePuschel Preserve to Support Diverse Wildlife
Newly shaped wetlands near the entrance of the Puschel Preserve will be planted as a demonstration marsh habitat with walking/biking trails and a pollinator garden. As an edge habitat, the…
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