May 2, 2025 | Events
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.
Apr 21, 2025 | Volunteers
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...
Apr 21, 2025 | Burrowing Owls, In the News
Join CCFW’s 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest! Snap a photo, win prizes, and be featured on the next festival T-shirt. Registration opens May 1st
Apr 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Burrowing Owls
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.
Mar 7, 2025 | Burrowing Owls, Events
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.
Mar 5, 2025 | Events, Gopher Tortoise
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.
Feb 28, 2025 | Burrowing Owls, Events
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,...
Feb 13, 2025 | Volunteers
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,...
Jan 16, 2025 | Volunteers
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...
Dec 11, 2024 | Volunteers
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. ...
Dec 9, 2024 | Advocacy
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.
Dec 9, 2024 | Advocacy, In the News
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.
Nov 27, 2024 | Advocacy, Burrowing Owls, In the News
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).
Nov 27, 2024 | Events
Beth Finn will present an inspiring overview of the history and mission of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Nov 25, 2024 | Advocacy, 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).
Nov 13, 2024 | Volunteers
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...
Nov 5, 2024 | Events
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!
Nov 1, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, In the News
How to Help Burrowing Owls Displaced After Hurricanes Published by Wink News by Amy Galo Hurricanes 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...
Oct 25, 2024 | Events
Hooked Island Grill will host a fun Cape Coral Paint for a Cause event to support Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and manatee conservation.
Oct 8, 2024 | Volunteers
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...
Sep 19, 2024 | Volunteers
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...
Sep 18, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, In the News
A Cape Coral resident is raising concerns after witnessing the destruction of a burrowing owl habitat.
Early Thursday morning, around 8:30 a.m., concerned neighbor Amanda Goodwin says she saw the bulldozing of the protective sign for burrowing owls at the construction site at NE 8th Place and NE 11th Street.
Goodwin says she saw a white pickup truck with a tractor dismantling the sign. NBC2 even spotted a displaced owl while at the construction site.
Aug 28, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, Events
Nick Jennings from FWC to Discuss Burrowing Owls Did you know that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists have an active program to band Cape Coral’s burrowing owls? Join Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) at their first general meeting...
Jul 12, 2024 | Burrowing Owls, Events
The grant is the first of its kind and will provide up to $900,000 for purchase of land in Cape Coral for burrowing owl habitat.