SCCF

SCCF The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems.
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On Oct. 31, 1967, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation was incorporated to preserve natural resources and wildlife habitat on and around the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. More than five decades later, SCCF is now guided by a larger regional mission that reflects how our efforts are making Southwest Florida better for both human and nonhuman communities of life. At the heart of SCCF are th

e residents, visitors, and businesses who believe we have a duty to protect our region from threats and care for it for future generations. SCCF's focus areas include:
• Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration
• Water Quality Research
• Policy and Advocacy
• Sea Turtles and Shorebirds
• Native Landscaping
• Habitat and Wildlife Management
• Environmental Education

Learn more and get involved with us at SCCF.org.

06/18/2026

When the hangout involves volunteering with SCCF and making a difference for our islands. 🌿💙

Now that’s our kind of social event.

06/17/2026

We’re back with another Myth or Fact with wildlife biologist Mike! 🐢🌿

This time, we’re tackling a question many Floridians have when they spot a gopher tortoise near a roadway:
Myth or Fact: If you see a gopher tortoise crossing the road, should you help it?
Watch to find out the answer and learn the proper way to assist these incredible reptiles while keeping both you and the tortoise safe. 🌱🐢

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! 🐢💙🌎⁠⁠As the permit holder for monitoring and protecting sea turtles on Sanibel and Captiva, ...
06/16/2026

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! 🐢💙🌎⁠
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As the permit holder for monitoring and protecting sea turtles on Sanibel and Captiva, SCCF is responsible for conducting nesting surveys and recording all sea turtle activity along Sanibel and Captiva Islands. ⁠
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Our sea turtle biologists, technicians, interns, permittees, and volunteers work tirelessly from April to October to contribute to local and national sea turtle conservation efforts through research, monitoring, and public outreach. ⁠
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We need your help this World Sea Turtle Day to help support this critical work. Symbolically Adopt-A-Sea Turtle through the link below to directly support our sea turtle research and conservation. This adoption comes with a certificate, the name of your turtle, and an in-depth summary of her nesting season, including data on her nests, false crawls, hatch success rates, and general nest locations.⁠

⁠https://sccf.org/adopt-a-sea-turtle/

📷️ Shane Antalick⁠
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06/15/2026

Love Sanibel Back and get 10% off all summer long! 🪴🌊✨

SCCF is thrilled to be a part of Love Sanibel Back again this year! When you wear your Love Sanibel Back pin you’ll receive:

🌱 10% off plants and retail at our Native Landscapes & Garden Center

🌊 10% off our merch at Sanibel Sea School!

Visit us at our Native Landscapes & Garden Center 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at 1300 Periwinkle Way. Visit the Sanibel Sea School at 455 Periwinkle Way Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

06/12/2026

Happy Flora Friday! 🌱🫒

This week we are highlighting a beautiful native shrub: wild olive (Forestiera segregata) also known as Florida privet. Wild olives grow native in coastal hammocks, scrubs, and thickets.

Learn more and purchase your own wild olive at our Native Landscapes and Garden Center on Sanibel! ☀️

Become an advocate for water quality in Southwest Florida! 🌊🌱The Preserving Paradise program brings together 20 Southwes...
06/12/2026

Become 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 aims to equip business leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for Everglades restoration, emphasizing the economic benefits and the role businesses can play in ensuring clean water for the overall economic health of the region. Learn more and apply using the link below. Applications are due by Friday, June 27.

This program is a collaboration between SCCF, Everglades Foundation, Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce, and Captains For Clean Water.

https://sanibel-captiva.org/preserving-paradise/

06/11/2026

You asked, and here it is! 🦀🌿

Many of you wanted to learn more about fiddler crabs, so we’re taking a closer look at these fascinating little creatures.

Comment below something new you learned about these little guys by watching.

06/10/2026

We’re back with another Myth or Fact with wildlife biologist Mike! 🐢🌿
This time, we’re digging into the world of gopher tortoises and tackling a surprising question:
Myth or Fact: More than 300 species rely on gopher tortoise burrows for shelter?

Watch to find out the answer and learn why gopher tortoises are considered a keystone species in Florida. 🌱

06/05/2026

There’s something so special about giving back to the place and wildlife we all love so much. Seeing the community come together for conservation, education, and our islands’ future is the kind of thing that makes us smile. 💙

342 sea turtles nests and counting so far this year! 🐢⁠⁠Our sea turtle team has documented a total of 340 loggerhead (Ca...
06/04/2026

342 sea turtles nests and counting so far this year! 🐢⁠
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Our sea turtle team has documented a total of 340 loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nests and 2 green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) nests on the islands so far this nesting season. The total number of nests is up from last year’s 264 loggerhead nests to date, with the same number for green sea turtle nests.⁠
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Please call the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-728-3663 to report issues related to nests or sea turtles.⁠
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View the full breakdown of sea turtle nests by island, species, depredation, and washouts. 👇
https://sccf.org/2026/06/03/340-sea-turtle-nests-documented-on-islands/
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3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL
33957

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+12394722329

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