Doc Ford’s sponsors new SCCF magazine
By SCCF - | Feb 4, 2021
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SCCF Chief Executive Officer Ryan Orgera with Marty Harrity and the Doc Ford’s team.
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation announced that Doc Ford’s is a sponsoring partner for SCCF’s new magazine launch. Called Connecting You to Nature, it will publish twice annually in the winter and spring. The first issue will be mailed island-wide and to all SCCF members in mid-February. It is intended to deepen readers’ understanding of how the land, water and wildlife on and around Sanibel and Captiva depend on SCCF’s stewardship. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company will join the resturant as the funding co-sponsor for the inaugural issue. Companies interested in future underwriting opportunities can contact SCCF Development Director Cheryl Giattini at 239-395-2768.
Weeds & Seeds to offer virtual walks for native plant lovers
By SCCF - | Feb 3, 2021
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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Weeds & Seeds walks are mostly going virtual. Weeds & Seeds is a group of amateur botanists who enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for native plants.
A leader will be “on location,” highlighting plants from the field, while another will show identifying characteristics through high-resolution pictures “in studio.” The program should take about an hour and is designed to be engaging and interactive. All levels are welcome, and conversations and questions are encouraged.
The first walk will take place on on Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. Walks will then occur on every other Monday at the same time through the end of March. Pre-registration is required through Zoom. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For those new to Zoom, help will be available starting at 8:45 a.m. for
Shocked, dismayed by Maughan’s final pitch
By Staff | Jan 26, 2021
To the editor:
On Jan. 21, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce sponsored a virtual “town hall” Candidate Forum for the six candidates seeking election to the Sanibel City Council, in order to introduce themselves and to present their credentials and perspectives to Sanibel voters. Kudos to the chamber; the forum was an invaluable opportunity for Sanibel residents to form an opinion on the choices available to them in the city council election for the three open seats to be held on March 2. This election does not have an incumbent seeking re-election. The forum was recorded and is available to be reviewed at https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/9jKiaM2MrNC l7rpO3iOsL5I m5yOmiKRl5TNgjbUQkzWzTnLJNs9m60v73uR 4.RP7BafTHd9-TX0uK and the access code is 2GR?Wxh1.
Scientists studying red tide impact of turtles and hatchlings
Published: January 22, 2021 4:20 PM EST
Updated: January 24, 2021 10:55 AM EST
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Scientists want to know the long-term effects of red tide on turtles and their hatchlings.
They are collecting data and hope to be able to report back by year’s end on what the toxins from the algal blooms did to the population of sea turtles that nest in Southwest Florida shores.
The massive red tide bloom in 2018 resulted in the “largest number of sea turtle deaths ever attributed to a single red tide event,” said Kelly Sloan, director of Coastal Wildlife and Sea Turtle Program Coordinator at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
Sanibel Sea School holds first camp of 2020
By SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL - | Jan 21, 2021
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Sanibel Sea School campers enjoy surfing in the Gulf during winter camp.
The Sanibel Sea School was excited to offer one session of Winter Camp, themed “New Year, New Ocean,” during the last week of December.
In order to keep campers, employees and the community safe, staff implemented several COVID-safe procedures throughout the week. The camp was limited to 20 participants, who were split into smaller groups, and masks, social distancing and lots of hand-washing were incorporated. The education team was able to pull off a successful and safe winter camp.