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You’re Invited to the Burrowing Owl Habitat Dedication Ceremony
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW), Cape Coral Wildlife Trust and the City of Cape Coral for a special Burrowing Owl Habitat Dedication Ceremony on Friday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m., located at 601 NW 4th Avenue, Cape Coral.
SAVING THE OWLS: Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife will come dig you a burrow for a burrowing owl
Discover how Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is helping protect burrowing owls by digging starter burrows for local residents. Learn how these owls naturally control pests and how you can support this unique conservation effort.
Join Us for Gopher Tortoise Day in Cape Coral on April 10!
Learn about gopher tortoises and local conservation efforts during this special community event hosted by Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and Parks & Recreation.
Explore Florida’s Wild Habitats with CREW at the Next Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meeting
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife on April 8 to hear Piper Jones from CREW explore Florida’s ecosystems, wildlife, and the importance of water flow.
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Presents: Paint for a Cause
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife at Monarca’s for a fun Paint for a Cause event supporting wildlife conservation and the beloved Burrowing Owls.
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife for the Tortoise Trot at Rotary Park
Join CCFW at Rotary Park on March 15 for the Tortoise Trot! Bring your tortoise (under 20 lbs) for a fun race that raises awareness for gopher tortoise conservation.
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
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
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...
Learn About Babcock Ranch’s Wildlife and Ecosystems at the upcoming Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:00pm Please join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) at their next general meeting, where Roger Klatt, Manager of Babcock Ranch Eco-tours, will present “The Natural Heart of Authentic Florida.” Babcock Ranch is a working cattle ranch...
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...
Cape Coral to Seize Fourteen Acres of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve for Massive Utilities Project
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) is strongly opposing a proposal by the Cape Coral Utilities Department to seize 14 acres of Yellow Fever Creek Park for a massive Utilities Project, which includes the construction of a large water storage and pump station complex for irrigation and potable water.
Friends of Wildlife oppose utility project in Cape Coral
The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is against the City of Cape Coral using 14 acres of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve for the north utilities extension project.
Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls
In a heartfelt act of conservation, Alexandra Fasulo, a former Cape Coral resident and advocate for wildlife preservation, has donated her 10,000-square-foot lot to the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT).
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Hosts Educational Presentation on the Conservation Efforts in Southwest Florida
Beth Finn will present an inspiring overview of the history and mission of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Former Resident’s Land Donation Provides Sanctuary for Cape Coral’s Threatened Burrowing Owls Amid Rapid Development
In a heartfelt act of conservation, Alexandra Fasulo, a former Cape Coral resident and advocate for wildlife preservation, has donated her 10,000-square-foot lot to the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT).
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...
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Life Hosts Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop
Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and Calusa Waterkeeper for a Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop on Dec 7, 2024, to learn how oysters help restore water quality and marine habitats. Limited spots available!
How to Help Burrowing Owls Displaced After Hurricanes
Published by Wink News by Amy GaloHurricanes Helene and Milton left many burrowing owls homeless, and Pascha Donaldson, a board member of the Cape Coral Wildlife Trust, is working hard to get them back into their burrows. Donaldson straps on her pink gloves, marches...
Learn about Florida’s Sea Turtles at the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meeting
Please join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) at their next general meeting where Brittnay Laster, MSc; Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) will discuss sea turtles!
Cape Coral Paint for a Cause – Manatees
Hooked Island Grill will host a fun Cape Coral Paint for a Cause event to support Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and manatee conservation.
Invitation to: Climate, Wetlands, and the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters
Hear from expert speakers representing Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, Protect our Wetlands in Cape Coral, Florida Right to Clean Water, and SWFL EcoAlliance. A constitutional right is critical to protecting wetlands that protect us from climate changes....
Volunteer of the Month – October 2024
Eric Nikolai CCFW is proud to acknowledge Eric Nikolai as October’s volunteer of the month! Eric is a long time member and is former CCFW board member. Eric volunteers his trailer and drives the float for CCFW in the Veteran’s Day and Pride parades. He volunteers to...
Captain Redfoot, a South American tortoise is Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s September “Volunteer of the Month.”
Twenty-five year-old "Captain" lives in Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife's Butterfly House. For eight years, he has delighted and educated hundreds of visitors from all over the world. Children often ignore the butterflies and make a beeline for the beloved reptile,...