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

Safeguard Our Water

Connect People with Nature

Create Corridors

Protect Nature
Big News at Big Waters
Re-Wilding the Quad Parcels Breaks Ground
Weathering the Storm: How Florida’s Wildlife Responds to Hurricanes
The Florida Highwaymen return to Bay Preserve on February 1
Conservation Foundation is now Big Waters Land Trust
Upcoming Events

Walton Ranch Preserve Guided Nature Walk
2025-02-19T09:00:00

Intro to Archery
2025-02-22T09:00:00

Feast Upon The Fields
2025-02-23T12:30:00

Johnson Preserve Braden River Paddle
2025-04-26T11:00:00

Crooked River Full Moon Paddle
2025-03-14T19:00:00

Carlton Reserve Wildflower Walk
2025-05-22T09:00:00

March Lunch and Learn
2025-03-12T11:30:00

May Lunch and Learn
2025-05-14T11:30:00

Upper Myakka Preserve Volunteer Day
2025-03-28T09:00:00

Tatum Sawgrass Scrub Preserve Volunteer Day
2025-04-25T09:00:00

Pine Island Preserve Volunteer TAG-ALONG Day
2025-02-27T09:00:00