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Staff at Tarpon Bay Explorers.
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Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium team.
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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Chief Executive Officer James Evans
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Staff at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) team.
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Love Sanibel Back will continue on July 20-26 with Week 8, themed “Wild Mile Week.” Residents and visitors are invited to discover the wildlife, natural beauty and conservation organizations that make Sanibel unlike anywhere else. Each day will spotlight one of the island’s nature-focused destinations, with special offers, educational opportunities and volunteer projects, along with nature-themed wellness activities at the Sanibel Recreation Center. The schedule is as follows: Tarpon Bay Explorers Day on July 20; Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium Day on July 21; Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Day on July 22; J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Day on July 23; and Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) Day on July 24. Participants can also photograph the wildlife that they encounter and share their adventures on social media using #LoveSanibelBack. Running from now through August, Love Sanibel Back’s 2026 theme is “Buy Local — Spread Joy — Give Back.” The community initiative includes over 75 participating businesses and partners. It it hosted by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, in partnership with the city of Sanibel and SanCap Chamber and with support from sponsors and businesses. For the full list of Wild Mile Week offerings, visit https://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org/love-sanibel-back.