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    • ABOUT
      • Our Story
      • Leadership
      • Supporters & Partners
      • Contact Us
    • LEARN
      • Burrowing Owls
      • Gopher Tortoises
      • Conservation Overview
      • Research & Studies
      • Protected Properties
    • WILDLIFE HELP
    • GET INVOLVED
      • Volunteer
      • Owl Landlord Program
      • Events
    • DONATE
    • MEDIA
      • Wildlife Gallery
      • Wildlife Videos
      • Photo Contest Winners
      • Conservation News
      • Media Archive
    • CCWT Resource Center
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Story
    • Leadership
    • Supporters & Partners
    • Contact Us
  • LEARN
    • Burrowing Owls
    • Gopher Tortoises
    • Conservation Overview
    • Research & Studies
    • Protected Properties
  • WILDLIFE HELP
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Volunteer
    • Owl Landlord Program
    • Events
  • DONATE
  • MEDIA
    • Wildlife Gallery
    • Wildlife Videos
    • Photo Contest Winners
    • Conservation News
    • Media Archive
  • CCWT Resource Center

Conservation Archive

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Our Roots

How the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust was founded and the vision that launched the organization.


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Land Dedication Event

The Cape Coral Wildlife Trust celebrated the protection of another wildlife habitat with a special land dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. This milestone reflects the Trust's continued commitment to preserving natural areas for burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, and other native wildlife.


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Tortoise Fundraiser

Community members came together to support the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust's mission of protecting wildlife habitat through a fundraising event benefiting future land preservation efforts. Every dollar raised helped move the Trust closer to safeguarding additional habitat for gopher tortoises, burrowing owls, and other native wildlife. 


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Protecting Owls

Powerful photography and national media coverage helped shine a spotlight on the challenges facing Florida's threatened burrowing owls. The story highlights the importance of protecting nesting habitat and the ongoing conservation efforts needed to ensure these iconic birds remain part of Cape Coral's landscape for generations to come. 


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Save Owl Nests

As Cape Coral continues to grow, protecting active burrowing owl nests requires cooperation between conservation organizations, property owners, and the community. This news story highlights the challenges facing nesting owls and the importance of preserving their habitat during development. 


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Protecting Cape Coral's Wildlife & Habitats

Meet Cape Coral's Owls

Owls & Habitat Grant

Cape Coral Wildlife Facts

Learn important facts about Burrowing Owls in the Cape from City staff.

March 2023

Protect Owls: Build Burrows

Gopher Tortoise Appreciation

Celebrate Tortoise Day

Cape Coral Wildlife Trust

PO Box 152624, Cape Coral, FL 33915

239-980-2593 or [email protected]

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