Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Meet the Natives: Buccaneer Palm
This week we are going to highlight the beautiful buccaneer palm (Pseudophoenix sargentii)! This hardy, medium to large sized palm is found in coastal habitats of South Florida and the…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Swamp Hibiscus
This week we are highlighting the beautiful swamp hibiscus (Muenchhusia coccinea), also known as scarlet rosemallow, or scarlet hibiscus. This showy wildflower is found in many FL counties. Typically, swamp…
Read MoreSCCF Policy Director Weighs in on Proposed Changes to the Lee Plan
On Monday, SCCF attended the meeting of the Lee County Local Planning Agency where amendments to the Lee Plan were discussed. These amendments outlined future changes to Southeast Lee, the…
Read MoreA Chance to Sea Partnership Returns with Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County
This summer, Sanibel Sea School is thrilled to reconnect with an important community partner through our A Chance to Sea program: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. “We…
Read MoreSCCF Shares the Importance of the Everglades with Teen Campers
This month, the Policy team joined Sanibel Sea School in the Everglades National Park for the annual ‘Slough Slog’. Each year, Sanibel Sea School takes a group of teen campers…
Read MoreSCCF Policy Director Presents on Industrial Fish Farming
SCCF Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis will analyze the environmental impacts of a recently permitted industrial fish farm off the coast of Sarasota in an upcoming online panel discussion hosted…
Read MoreHigh School Students Explore Careers through Sanibel Sea School/FGCU Partnership
On June 26, Sanibel Sea School welcomed 45 local high school students from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Outreach Programs for a day of exploration, beach time, and hands-on marine science.…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Saltmarsh Mallow
This week we are highlighting the beautiful saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)! As its name suggests, saltmarsh mallow is a member of the mallow family, which includes commonly known plants like…
Read MoreEnvironmental and Wildlife Impacts from Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the most classic ways to celebrate Independence Day each year during the Fourth of July. While this tradition provides Americans an opportunity to celebrate the founding…
Read MoreBecome an Advocate for Water Quality in Southwest Florida
The Preserving Paradise program brings together 20 Southwest Florida locals from across different industries and community organizations to learn about the Everglades ecosystem’s role in our region’s economy. This program…
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