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Captain Cathy Shares Dolphin Insights at Rotary Park

Captain Cathy Shares Dolphin Insights at Rotary Park

Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife on May 13 for a free public meeting featuring Captain Cathy Madigan Eagle, the “Dolphin Whisperer,” as she shares insight on bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and more at Rotary Park in Cape Coral.

Volunteer of the Month – April 2025

Volunteer of the Month – April 2025

Shirley Paine Congratulations to our Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Volunteer of the Month – Shirley Paine! Shirley has been a dedicated member of our Wednesday maintenance crew for many years, consistently lending her time and energy to our mission. Alongside her...

23rd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Recap

23rd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Recap

The 23rd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival & Wildlife and Environmental Expo was an unforgettable celebration of Cape Coral’s iconic burrowing owls and the natural beauty of Southwest Florida! Held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the event brought together wildlife...

Volunteer of the Month – February 2025

Volunteer of the Month – February 2025

Janet Windisch and Michele Mold The Volunteers of the Month for February were selected by our president, Judy Mitchell, and this month, we're proud to recognize two deserving individuals. During Tuesday’s meeting, Judy shared her gratitude for the entire board’s...

Volunteer of the Month – January 2025

Volunteer of the Month – January 2025

Gisela Waldinger Please congratulate Gisela Waldinger as our January Volunteer of the Month! Gisela has worked tirelessly as a reliable Friends of Wildlife volunteer for many years doing her part to protect burrowing owls and gopher tortoises and to maintain their...

Volunteer of the Month – December 2024

Volunteer of the Month – December 2024

Kristin Fritz CCFW is happy to acknowledge Kristin Fritz as this month’s volunteer of the month. Kristin started volunteering for CCFW this summer when she reached out to offer her help with social media and Facebook.  Kristin moved to Cape Coral with her husband not...

Volunteer of the Month – November 2024

Volunteer of the Month – November 2024

Dave Garberson CCFW’s volunteer of the month for November is Dave Garberson. Dave has been instrumental for many years in CCFW’s membership activities. Everyone recognizes Dave because he is the friendly volunteer who greets attendees at our meetings and hands out and...

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