Earth Week BioBlitz Beach Walk

Founded in 1967, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education. SCCF is the largest private landowner on Sanibel Island. It manages 1,300 acres of land on Sanibel and Captiva and owns hundreds of additional acres in the Southwest Florida region. SCCF is proud to manage numerous public and non-public trails and preserves, a Native Landscape & Garden Center, Marine Laboratory, Sanibel Sea School, Coastal Watch volunteer program, and more.

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)

Join Sanibel Sea School educators for a casual guided beach walk to explore Sanibel's shores  as part of SCCF's Earth Week BioBlitz!

Sanibel Sea School

Sanibel Island offers world-class beachcombing, birding, and wildlife-watching opportunities. Join our knowledgeable marine science educators for a casual guided beach walk to explore what's washed ashore. We will talk about some of the more mysterious objects we find on the beach, look for fascinating animals, and learn about shell biology while contributing to <a href="https://sccf.org/event/earth-day-bioblitz/" title="https://sccf.org/event/earth-day-bioblitz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SCCF's 2024 Earth Week BioBlitz Project</a> on iNaturalist.Your guide will happily answer any questions you might have along the way. No two beach walks are ever the same — the sea has a way of surprising us!Participants can park at 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, in the front or back lot, and we will walk to the beach. Make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and sun protection, and wear shoes that are comfortable for walking on the beach.To save time, consider signing our <a href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/sejnddthxkegk4j6n5m7mn/web/" title="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/sejnddthxkegk4j6n5m7mn/web/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">participation waiver</a> in advance (we will also have some printed out when you arrive!): <a href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/sejnddthxkegk4j6n5m7mn/web/" title="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/sejnddthxkegk4j6n5m7mn/web/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/sejnddthxkegk4j6n5m7mn/web/</a> <ul><li>Consider downloading <a href="https://inaturalist.org/" title="https://inaturalist.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist</a> before you go if you would like to participate in <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/sccf-earth-week-bioblitz-2024" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/sccf-earth-week-bioblitz-2024" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SCCF's BioBlitz project!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/video+tutorials" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/video+tutorials" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for video tutorials</a> on how to use iNaturalist. We will also have experienced users present on the walk to answer any questions on using this platform.</li></ul>

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