Posts Tagged ‘native habitat’
Weeds ‘n’ Seeds is Back for 2025-26!
We’re pleased to announce the start of our 37th season of Weeds ‘n’ Seeds, weekly plant walks led by knowledgeable SCCF volunteers. Weeds ‘n’ Seeds takes place on Monday mornings…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Muhly Grass
This week, we are highlighting Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris). “This time of year you’ve likely noticed the showy blooms of this native grass,” said SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Cinnamon Bark
This week, we are highlighting the cinnamon bark (Canella winterana). Cinnamon bark are listed as endangered in the state of Florida, and their natural range is concentrated to Florida’s southernmost…
Read MoreWilliam and Ruth Brooks Nature Trail Loops to Reopen in 2025
With one loop of the recently renamed William and Ruth Brooks Nature Trails in the Erick Lindblad Preserve currently open, SCCF’s habitat management team is working to reopen two more…
Read MoreInvasives Removed at West Sanibel Preserve
What was a large, entangled patch of mother-in-law’s tongue or snake plant (Sansevieria hyacinthoides) at SCCF’s West Sanibel River Preserve is now a cleared area that is ready for native…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seaside Goldenrod
This week, we’re highlighting another salt-tolerant plant — the seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) Seaside goldenrod is an…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seacoast Marshelder
This week we are highlighting another salt-tolerant plant: The seacoast marshelder (Iva imbricata). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) This evergreen plant is…
Read MoreWill Insects Help Control Invasive Air Potato?
Air potato (Dioscoreria bulbifera) is an invasive, exotic vine from Africa and southeast Asia that was first introduced as a food crop and ornamental plant in the United States. Prior…
Read MoreImpacts to Native Plants from Hurricanes
Patience is key when landscaping after a major storm event, explains SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center Assistant Sue Ramos. Post-Hurricane Replanting Guide >> Despite having multiple feet of saltwater…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Coontie
This week’s native plant is Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), an evergreen shrub that has become a popular addition to many Florida gardens and landscapes. Coontie are slow-growing and long-lived, typically growing…
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