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

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...
23rd Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Recap

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,...
Volunteer of the Month – February 2025

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,...
Volunteer of the Month – January 2025

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...
Volunteer of the Month – December 2024

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. ...
Volunteer of the Month – November 2024

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...
Volunteer of the Month – October 2024

Volunteer of the Month – October 2024

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...
Cape Coral Construction Displaces Burrowing Owls, Sparks Community Outrage

Cape Coral Construction Displaces Burrowing Owls, Sparks Community Outrage

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.

Nick Jennings from FWC to Discuss Burrowing Owls

Nick Jennings from FWC to Discuss Burrowing Owls

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...