We protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.
We are the last generation that can save this land. Together, we will ensure that the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together.
By saving land forever, we protect wild places for kids and grown-ups, for wildlife and waterways.
Save Your Land

Volunteer Opportunities

What We Do
At Big Waters Land Trust, we envision a future in which the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together.

Safeguarding Our Waters

Protecting Imperiled Nature

Increasing Climate Resilience

Sustainable Agriculture

Access For All
Big News at Big Waters
Community Foundation of Sarasota County invests in Big Waters experiential education
Celebrate the beauty of the Sunshine State and submit your photos now to Big Waters Land Trust’s sixth annual Summer Photo Contest
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Big Waters Land Trust reveals new Conservation Plan targeting Southwest Florida’s most urgent conservation opportunities
Upcoming Events

Community Art Show Opening Reception
2025-06-04T17:00:00

Living with Alligators Presentation
2025-06-06T14:00:00

Myakka Headwaters Preserve Volunteer Day
2025-06-13T08:00:00

Bay Preserve Full Moon Paddle
2025-09-07T19:00:00

Mushroom Walk at Sleeping Turtles Preserve
2025-07-17T08:00:00

Manasota Scrub Preserve Guided Walk
2025-07-25T08:00:00

Walk in a Wetland
2025-07-12T08:00:00

Myakka Headwaters Preserve Volunteer Day
2025-06-13T08:00:00