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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will present its Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Business Professionals on March 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The day-long workshop will introduce residents and business professionals who are new to the islands within the last two years to the coastal ecosystems. The free educational field trip will journey to:
– The SCCF’s Bailey Homestead Preserve to learn about early settlers to the islands, visit the Native Landscapes & Garden Center, and come to understand the basic ecology of the islands.
– The SCCF’s Marine Laboratory to see what researchers are doing to understand the waters in the estuaries of the Pine Island Sound.
– The SCCF’s headquarters to hear from Wildlife and Habitat Management staff on how the SCCF manages over 2,100 acres for the benefit of wildlife. Participants will also hear from the Environmental Policy team about water quality on the islands and from the Coastal Wildlife Department about sea turtles and shorebirds.
– The group will get out on the water on a Captiva Cruises motorized catamaran for an up-close look at the estuary. Participants will explore some of the SCCF’s restoration work, seine and dip net to see ocean creatures up close and personal, and visit North Captiva or Cayo Costa.
While the program is free, registration is required.
To register or for more information, visit sccf.org/newcomer-orientation-2026.