Over 200 items donated to Conservancy’s von Arx Wildlife Hospital at annual Wildlife Baby Shower

On Saturday, June 14, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted its annual Wildlife Baby Shower at its Nature Center. Attendees donated 214 items to support baby animals in need of care and medications at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. In addition to donated food, vitamins, paper towels and syringes,.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida surpasses 20-ton milestone in Burmese python removal, sets new record season

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces a record-breaking Burmese python research and removal season of 6,300 pounds of invasive snake. This marks a milestone for the Conservancy’s python program, with more than 20 tons of Burmese pythons removed from a 200-square-mile area in Southwest Florida since 2013. “We have been on the front line of.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida to host June 14 Wildlife Baby Shower

Each spring, the longer days and warming temperatures in Southwest Florida trigger breeding season for native wildlife that results in a surge of young wild animals. To raise awareness and support for the von Arx Wildlife Hospital’s youngest, most delicate patients, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is hosting its 10th annual Wildlife Baby Shower from.

Leadership commitment propels Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s largest campaign in its history

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida proudly announces the public launch of its most ambitious campaign to date, Now & Forever: The Campaign to Protect our Quality of Life. With a preliminary target of $70 million, this transformative campaign is dedicated to enhancing and securing the long-term sustainability of the Conservancy’s vital efforts in environmental science,.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida raises $1.7 million at Magic Under the Mangroves Gala

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala raised more than $1.7 million to support its environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation programs. More than 450 guests attended the 21st annual event held on March 6 in Naples. The live auction, led by nationally renowned auctioneer Lydia Fenet, featured a record-breaking.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts patron party for upcoming Magic Under the Mangroves Gala

More than 120 patrons gathered at Keewaydin Island Lodge to celebrate and preview the auction items for the 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves gala planned March 6, 2025, to benefit the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Guests enjoyed a tropical menu put together by Edgewater Beach Hotel with live music by Brian Sutherland and entertainment by.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala

Patron Sponsorships are available for the 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves gala planned March 6, 2025 to benefit The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Toni and Charlie Mueller, and Linda and Victor Grijalva are chairs of the 21st Annual Magic Under the Mangroves. Renowned Auctioneer and Author Lydia Fenet will lead the evening’s fundraising. Catering will.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida elects board members at its annual meeting

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida members elected one new director and re-elected four board members for four-year terms at the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 15. William “Bill” Byrnes was elected to his first four-year term on the board and will also serve as a member of the development committee. Byrnes and his wife.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Announces Transformative $25 Million Grant from John & Carol Walter Family Foundation

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is honored to receive a historic $25 million grant from the John & Carol Walter Family Foundation, the largest philanthropic commitment in the organization’s history. This extraordinary grant builds upon 60 years of visionary donor support, enabling the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to transform the current Nature Center brand and.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament nets $210,000

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted the 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament on Oct. 25-27, launching from locations in Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee over the course of the two-day event. The tournament netted almost $210,000 through sponsorship, registration, donations and an online auction. Funds are used by the Conservancy in its work to.