Aug 11, 2017 | Advocacy, Burrowing Owls
Q&A about the Burrowing Owl Status Q & A – Florida burrowing owl Questions generated by the public and stakeholders at summer 2017 open house meetings. Can we encourage city of Cape Coral to use our wildlife, including burrowing owls, as part of...
Mar 6, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, In the News
2024 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Friday, May 10th, 2024 Get ready to capture the beauty of wildlife or indulge in your love for the city’s official bird! The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is gearing up for its annual Burrowing...
Dec 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
New Year, New Website Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Unveils New Website, Connecting Community and Conservation Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW), a leading advocate for wildlife preservation and community engagement in Southwest Florida, is pleased to announce...
Feb 12, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, Events
Expert Wildlife Speakers Announced for 2024 Burrowing Owl Festival Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) has announced the wildlife experts who will speak at the 22nd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival, Wildlife and Environmental Expo on February 24, 2024. Every year, the...
Jun 12, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, Events
2024 Burrowing Owl Census Results The results have been tallied – the number of burrowing owls counted during the 6th annual census on May 18, 2024 in Cape Coral is 5098! This is a fantastic result demonstrating that Cape Coral’s official city bird is thriving in our...
May 7, 2024 | Burrowing Owls
What You Can Do to Help Burrowing Owls During Nesting Season We are nearing the peak of burrowing owl nesting season in Cape Coral! Have you noticed tiny chicks appearing at burrows in your neighborhood? There are several important things you can do to help the...
Feb 16, 2024 | Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month – February 2024 Gigi Yarusso Approximately eleven years ago, Gigi met a woman from Switzerland, Maija Gadient. Both shared the love of wildlife, especially the Florida manatee and the monarch butterfly. Six years ago, Gigi involved herself...
Jul 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Events
Upcoming Cape Coral City Council Candidate Forums 1. Hosted by League of Women Voters: Monday, July 8, 2024Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th Terrace5:30 to 7 p.m.Registration to begin at 5 p.m.Also can register at http://www.eventbrite.com If you cannot make it in...
Mar 11, 2022 | Burrowing Owls, In the News
Watch: WGCU goes in search of feathered friends by way of the 20th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Originally published on WGCU by Pam James Watch Video on...
Mar 31, 2022 | In the News
State requires lizard habitat upgrade; cage to cost $20,000 Published in Cape Coral Breeze by CJ Haddad It seems as if the reptiles that call Rotary Park in Cape Coral home will remain where they are despite updated regulations mandated by the state will cost major...
Apr 5, 2024 | Events, Gopher Tortoise
Gopher Tortoise Day April 10, 2024 Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) wants the community to be aware that Lee County has joined with many municipalities in officially proclaiming April 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day. The purpose of Gopher Tortoise Day is to to raise...
Mar 18, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, Events, In the News
2024 Burrowing Owl Festival Recap Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all that made the 22nd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival, Wildlife and Environmental Expo on February 24, 2024 a resounding success. The event...
