SCCF

Specialties

The Sanibel-​Captiva Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed.

The SCCF Marine Laboratory actively conducts research in areas including seagrasses, mangroves, harmful algal blooms, fish populations and shellfish restoration. SCCF’s RECON network of six in-​water sensors provides real-​time, hourly readings of key water quality parameters which are available on our web site

SCCF offers a wide array of educational programs for people of all ages, from beach walks to trail walks, boat tours, wading trips and kayak tours plus classroom-​based activities.

At our Nature Center on Sanibel, we have four miles of trails (with an observation tower), exhibits, a touch tank, butterfly house and Nature Shop.

Our Native Plant Nursery has a wide selection of native plants for sale, and also offers landscaping and educational services.

SCCF is a 501©3 non-​profit organization.

History

Established in 1967.

On October 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.» Forty years later, SCCF is still guided by that original mission