Thursday, October 13 Complimentary reception at 5:45 PM; Talk begins at 6:15 PM Mosaic Ballroom – The Florida Aquarium Evening Tide Talks are back! Join us in kicking off this season with a talk that will shed light on the importance of climate action in response to rising sea levels and swelling storm surges. These threats put coastal communities at risk of … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy: Florida’s Resilient Future
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Provides Match for $800,000 Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief
Donor contributions to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Hurricane Ian Relief Fund will be fully matched by a Board-approved $800,000 initiative. VENICE, FL (October 5, 2022) – After one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has activated its Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund. The fund is fueled by a … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Community Foundation Provides Match for $800,000 Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief
District Reopens Several Campground Properties
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has completed evaluations of District campgrounds after Hurricane Ian and the following properties will reopen Monday afternoon: Flying Eagle Preserve in Citrus CountyGreen Swamp West Tract equestrian/primitive sites at Ashley Bay and Cumpressco equestrian/primitive sites in Pasco County. McNeil primitive campground … [Read more...] about District Reopens Several Campground Properties
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Tuesday, Sept. 27, at noon
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region Tuesday, Sept. 27, at noon in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Ian. For the most updated information, please visit the District’s website at WaterMatters.org. As a reminder, you … [Read more...] about All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close Tuesday, Sept. 27, at noon
Florida Birding & Nature Festival
Event Location: Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, 6650 Dickman Road in Apollo Beach Florida Birding and Nature Festival Oct. 20-23. Best-selling author and world-renowned conservationist Carl Safina and woodpecker expert Stephen Shunk are the keynote speakers. A Nature Expo opening 9 AM on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Conservation Center, adjacent … [Read more...] about Florida Birding & Nature Festival