Wildeway Soap Launches 'Sanibel Citrus' in Partnership with SCCF

Wildeway Soap started taking orders today for "Sanibel Citrus" — a scent inspired by our beaches, with 1% of revenue supporting SCCF's conservation work. Learn how Sanibel and other incredible wild places inspired a family to create this new company.

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Follow These Guidelines to Protect Sea Turtles

Visitors and residents are encouraged to do their part to help protect sea turtle nests and hatchlings by following these basic guidelines:

• Lights out.
• Fill in holes.
• Don’t disturb nesting turtles.
• Remove obstacles from the sand.
• Properly dispose of trash.
• Don’t disturb screens.

Report any issues with nests, nesting turtles, or hatchlings, by calling our Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-SAVE-ONE.

When a truck drove into a posted least tern nesting colony on the Sanibel Causeway, SCCF's shorebird team was alerted through its wildlife security cam app. Shorebird Biologist Audrey Albrecht then worked with FWC and the Lee County Sheriff's Office to help track down those responsible, and charges have now been filed. It's a reminder of why these nesting closures matter — and a good example of what it looks like when enforcement comes through for our shorebirds.

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Hopeful Sounds in Frog Call Surveys So Far

Two months into this year's frog call surveys, SCCF biologists are hearing some encouraging sounds. After several years of saltwater intrusion, species like the rare squirrel treefrog (pictured here) and the once-common green treefrog are turning up again at survey sites across Sanibel. Find out what this year's rainy season means for the island's frogs and toads — and how we partner with a decades-old citizen science program that keeps tabs across the U.S.

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What LaBelle's Sewage Spill Means for Our Waters

This week, Matt and Allie from SCCF's Policy team discuss the recent sewage spill in LaBelle, which released 2.5 times more sewage into the local environment than any other sewage spill in our region's history. If you care about what's flowing into our rivers and estuaries, this is a conversation to hear.

Bilingual Session: First of New Public Hatchling Releases

This summer's public hatchling releases kicked off with a special bilingual session — a Spanish-language presentation and beach release led by SCCF Biologist Amanda Manrique, designed to make sure language is never a barrier to experiencing this milestone moment. See how the evening unfolded, and why the new program is already looking ahead to 2027 registration.

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3rd Annual Preserving Paradise: Leaders Committed to Water Quality

SCCF joined partners — the SanCap Chamber, Captains for Clean Water, and The Everglades Foundation — to kick off the third annual Preserving Paradise class last week. This unique initiative brings together a select group of 20 business leaders who share a common goal — restoring and protecting water quality to safeguard Southwest Florida’s economic and ecological future.

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Thanks to 'Friends of Randy' for Supporting Sanibel Sea School!

Through this year's annual Fourth of July Road Rally and Christmas Tree sales, the local non-profit Friends of Randy donated $10k to SCCF's Sanibel Sea School! Thanks to their generosity, more families will be able to enjoy our immersive program offerings and share our vision of a world where all people value, understand, and care for the ocean.

Meet the Natives:

Swamp Hibiscus

This week, we are highlighting the beautiful swamp hibiscus (Muenchhusia coccinea)! Typically, swamp hibiscus are found in open wet areas including the edges of streams, swamps, and marshes. It grows in full sun to light shade, and prefers moist to wet soils. It blooms in the summertime, producing stunning five-petaled red flowers. The flowers can get up to 6” in diameter.

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Be a Part of a Global Effort to Clean Up Our Coasts!

Join us for the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19. Volunteers will collect trash from Sanibel and Captiva beaches as part of this global effort to contribute to cleaner waterways and safe coastal habitats. 

Individual sign-ups are now open!

Homeschool at Sea Registration Now Open!

Attention all homeschool parents! Sanibel Sea School’s Homeschool at Sea class registration is now open! These hands-on marine science classes will inspire a sense of environmental stewardship as we explore the importance of protecting the oceans and the impact of human activities on marine habitats.

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AUG. 22 TRAINING:

Help Monitor Horseshoe Crabs (& Protect Red Knots)

Horseshoe crabs have been around for 445 million years, but they're still unprotected from harvesting along Florida's Gulf coast — and their eggs are a vital food source for migratory shorebirds like the red knot. Join Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch on Aug. 22 at North Collier Regional Park to learn how you can help track populations and nesting behavior this fall season.

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