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January 6, 2022
Connecting You to SCCF Events
Put on your walking shoes, support SCCF in fun and memorable ways, meet a world-
famous explorer, learn about native plants, and take the pulse of environmental issues and
priorities with this menu of events that SCCF is hosting to kick off a vibrant, informed new
year.
Please note: COVID-19 protocols will be observed at all events. See details for each
event at its registration link.
Natives in the Garden
Be sure to stop by the Natives in the
Garden exhibit at the Native Landscapes &
Garden Center demonstration gardens at
Bailey Homestead Preserve. The outdoor
exhibit, in partnership with the Sanibel-
Captiva Art League, features vibrant,
whimsical pieces set among lush native
plantings. The exhibit runs to April 1 and
has been changing throughout the season
as new works are added. All pieces are
available for purchase and a percentage of
each sale benefits SCCF.
Pine Island Sounds On-the-Water
Concerts
Have you reserved your seat for the Pine
Island Sounds concert on Sunday, Jan. 16,
featuring Brooklyn-based guitarist and soul
singer Ryan Scott (ryanscottguitar.com)
Board The Lady Chadwick for an on-the-
water celebration of music, sunsets, and
SCCF’s critical mission. This is the third
cruise of the series. The final cruise of the
season is on Sunday, Feb. 13 with Twisted
Pine (twistedpineband.com). Tickets for
both cruises are on sale, but space is
limited so reserve your seat today: Pine
Island Sounds Registration
RED, BLUE, GREEN: An Introduction to Water Quality in Southwest Florida RED, BLUE, GREEN is a visual introduction to the water quality dynamics of our region, including harmful algal blooms, management of water flow, the relationship of water quality to the local economy, impacts on wildlife, and organizations working for improvement and change. The exhibit is produced in partnership by Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, and The News- Press. This exhibit is open to the public Jan. 15–June 12 during regular museum hours and is included in the cost of admission. Learn more at shellmuseum.org. Evenings at the Homestead: A Season of Change – A Two-Part Conversation Join us for a two-part series that takes the pulse of the islands’ natural systems and local efforts to keep them healthy. SCCF Marine Laboratory Director Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., and SCCF Research Associate Leah Reidenbach will be the January speakers. SCCF Coastal Resilience Manager Carrie Schuman, Ph.D., and hydrologic modeler Paul Julian, Ph.D., will present in February. The Evenings take place 7pm-8:30pm on Tuesday, Jan. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way). Tickets are $10 and there is a virtual option. January Event Registration February Event Registration
Weekly Nature and Botanical Walks
Lace up your walking shoes for naturalist-guided immersions in nature.
Lindblad Preserve Trail
Participants get an up-close look at the
Sanibel Slough and rare plants each
Tuesday and Thursday at 10am,
beginning Thursday, Jan. 13. No
registration is required; a $5 donation is
suggested.
Bailey Homestead Preserve
Shipley Trail
Learn about SCCF’s mission-driven work
on the historic property, along with stories
about its history each Wednesday and
Thursday at 10am, beginning Wednesday,
Jan. 12. No registration is required; a $5
donation is suggested.
Weeds ‘n’ Seeds Botanical
Journeys
Free, weekly botanical journeys organized
by Weeds ‘n’ Seeds are held each
Monday, 9am-11am, at various locations
on Sanibel. Next week’s, on Jan. 10, is at
Frannie’s Preserve on Tarpon Bay Road.
Pre-registration is required; group size is
limited. Note: Registration for each week's
walk will open on the previous Tuesday at
8am. Register here for Frannie’s
Preserve To learn about Weeds 'n' Seeds
programs, contact SCCF Native
Landscapes & Adult Education Director
Jenny Evans at jevans@sccf.org.
Benedict Key Habitat Restoration
Project
Coastal Watch is seeking volunteers
interested in assisting with SCCF’s
Benedict Key restoration project in Pine
Island Sound. In 2004, Hurricane Charley
devastated the key; the south side remains
bare. Volunteers will be transported via the
R/V Norma Campbell and will be planting
mangrove seedlings and laying fossil shells
to promote oyster reef growth. January
restoration trips run 9am-1pm: Tuesday,
January 11; Friday, January 14;
Wednesday, January 26; Friday, January
28. To sign up, email SCCF Community
Conservation Coordinator Kealy McNeal at
kmcneal@sccf.org.
Sanibel Sea School Programs
Sanibel Sea School offers daily
programming for all ages to explore
Sanibel's diverse habitats. Sea Squirts
courses for ages 4 to 6 are Monday
morning. Half-day courses for ages 6 to 13
run weekly. Discover beachcombing walks
for families are Thursday morning. Read
more and register here.
Find out about all Sanibel Sea School
course offerings for January and February
at Sanibel Sea School Sessions. In the
spring, Sanibel Sea School is offering an
after-school program on Tuesday
afternoons. Learn more: here.
Fourth Annual McCarthy Lecture
Series
Save the date for Friday, Feb. 4, when
SCCF welcomes renowned underwater
explorer Bob Ballard as the speaker of the
fourth annual McCarthy Lecture Series.
The evening presentation will be held
outdoors at the Bailey Homestead Preserve
pavilion. Stay tuned for future details.
Save the Date(s) to Support SCCF
Cause on the Causeway,
Saturday, March 19
Join SCCF and the Sanibel Sea School in
helping us to protect our waters through
Science, Education, and Advocacy (SEA).
For sponsorship opportunities, please call
SCCF Development Director Cheryl Giattini
at (239) 822-6121.
Beer in the Bushes, Saturday,
April 16
Enjoy live music, craft beers, food trucks,
and plenty of surprises at this annual
event. For sponsorship opportunities,
please call SCCF Development Director
Cheryl Giattini at (239) 822-6121.
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