
How the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust was founded and the vision that launched the organization.
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.
Video pending preservation
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.
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.
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.
Learn important facts about Burrowing Owls in the Cape from City staff.
March 2023

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