Registration open for Big Waters’ Bay Explorers Summer Experience
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, is delighted to introduce a new Bay Explorers Summer Experience! Registration is open now for this immersive week of education and exploration designed for historically underserved youth ages 14 to 18. The free program was specifically designed to be accessible to youth in the North Sarasota and Newtown neighborhoods; however, any youth ages 14 to 18 residing in Sarasota or Manatee counties with need are eligible to apply.
Big Waters Land Trust launches new online store
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, is thrilled to announce the launch of their first webstore! Featuring a variety of branded items for all ages, online purchases through the store directly support Big Waters’ mission to protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.
Embracing Sustainability: The Path to Zero-Waste Events
At Big Waters Land Trust, we’re committed to a future where both the human and natural worlds thrive. One of the ways we are working towards this future is by … Read more
Re-Wilding the Quad Parcels Breaks Ground
Representatives from Sarasota Audubon Society, Big Waters Land Trust (formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast), and Sarasota County came together to put shovels in the ground on the morning of Thursday, January 23, celebrating their first steps in Re-wilding the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields. Community investors, stakeholders, staff, and members attended the private program, which was originally planned to take place on the southeastern parcel, but instead held at the Audubon Nature Center due to the weather.
Weathering the Storm: How Florida’s Wildlife Responds to Hurricanes
Hurricanes are a powerful force of nature, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and massive storm surges that can significantly alter the landscape. Our native wildlife has evolved strategies to cope … Read more
The Florida Highwaymen return to Bay Preserve on February 1
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, is thrilled to host a collective of Florida Highwaymen and their heirs for a special one-day-only exhibition of their legendary art. The event will take place, Saturday, February 1, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Big Waters’ Bay Preserve headquarters located at 400 Palmetto Avenue in Osprey.
