Thank you, Senator Passidomo, for speaking out to protect our wild spaces! We agree that the current proposal should not move forward and that any proposal for additions to state parks should protect and preserve natural habitats and enhance passive recreation.

On September 18, Florida approved 17,229 acres within Hendry County for public acquisition. This authorization of lands within the “Devil’s Garden” Florida Forever project is the largest acquisition since 2006. buff.ly/3Zx5hT2

Our Nature Center is officially back open! Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Explore our Dalton Discovery Center, enjoy an electric boat tour or kayak ride and learn at our daily talks. We can't wait to see you soon! 👋

We are extremely disappointed by the budget cuts to Conservation Collier through reduced funding at the millage rollback rate (a 9% cut) and the raid of almost $49 million from the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition and Maintenance Funds. buff.ly/48wdv1O

A laughing gull and a red-shouldered hawk were among the 53 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital this past week. Please call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance. See blog for more: buff.ly/3PFNxkY

Listen to our very own Environmental Policy Manager, Amber Crooks, talk about the endangered Florida panther with WGCU. buff.ly/3qEkzIV

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital will remain open from 8 am to 7 pm daily and receive admissions while the Nature Center is closed from September 3 to 25. Call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance. Volunteer | buff.ly/44nBD3A

Sea turtle nesting may be coming to a close on Southwest Florida beaches, but the hatching of their nests is proceeding full steam. Although not a record like last year, an above-average year of 515 nests on Keewaydin Island has our biologists busy. buff.ly/3QOMnoy

The Nature Center and electric boat tours will be closed starting Sunday, September 3 through Monday, September 25. The Wildlife Hospital will remain open from 8 am to 7 pm every day and will receive admissions during this time. Hospital staff can be reached at (239) 262-2273.

By the end of July, the Learning Adventures Bus (LAB) will have reached about 800 campers this summer. buff.ly/44VWM5k

Join us for a book reading this Saturday, July 22nd led by local children’s author, Susan Sachs Levine. This members only event will also have face painting, a craft, and snacks! Register with the link. buff.ly/3O2qvCR

Sea turtle nesting is in full swing! See article below. buff.ly/3Q0pWft

We have reached a settlement with Collier Enterprises regarding Rivergrass Village, the first approved village for the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) in eastern Collier County. Our challenge against Rivergrass has been our largest legal battle. buff.ly/3Y1fu9x

The longest Burmese python caught in Florida has been documented. Watch full video here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=be8gxx…

The longest Burmese python has been documented in Florida. Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=be8gxx… – at Florida, USA

The longest Burmese python caught in Florida has been documented. conservancy.org/conservancy-… – at Florida, USA

A raccoon was recently found inside the grill of a car after the driver accidentally hit the animal. 👉 FULL STORY: buff.ly/44hOCUY Click the link to read the full story and uncover valuable insights on how you can make a difference in similar situations.