Wildlife Specific Organizations
Florida Turtle Conservation Trust
Ashton Biodiversity Research and Preservation Institute (Gopher Tortoise)
Burrowing Owl Preservation Society
North American Butterfly Association
Purple Martin Conservation Association
Florida Panther National Refuge Center
National Organizations
The National Wildlife Federation has a great Native Plant Finder
Non-Profit Groups
Charlotte Harbor Natural Estuary Program
Birding Groups
Nature Centers
Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Florida Yards and Neighborhood Information
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
University of Florida Yards and Gardens
Information on invasive exotic plants
Florida Master Naturalist Program
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
Information on composting and rain barrels for residential areas:
A Home guide to Composting - A great site with all sorts of helpful links about
composting, sent in to us by a young lady in Calif (thanks Rebecca!).
Earthmachine ( composting machine)
Envirosystems, another commercial composting product
Information on native plants:
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Coccoloba Native Plant Society
Institute for Regional Conservation
City of Cape Coral
City of Cape Coral Burrowing Owl Information
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
Lee County
State of Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC Wildlife Alert to report violations or sick, injured or dead wildlife
Rehabilitation Centers
SafeHaven Wildlife Refuge Center, Marengo, Ill
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Other Groups
Southwest Florida Museum of History
Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism
1000 Friends of Florida Members
Citizens for Sensible Growth in Sarasota County – This is a volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization of neighbors concerned about maintaining the quality of life in Sarasota County.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida – The groups had its start in 1964 when plans were revealed to build a road through Rookery Bay. The group now focuses on protecting the quality of life, protecting the environment, and promoting smart growth in the region.
Greater Pine Island Civic Association – This group works to maintain the quality of life on Pine Island in Lee County.
Rainbow River Conservation — Through education, conservation, stewardship and advocacy, Rainbow River Conservation works to protect and preserve the water quality, the natural beauty, the riverbed, and the flood plains of the Rainbow River in Southwest Florida.
Responsible Growth Management Coalition – Though it focuses primarily on Lee County, this coalition also works in neighboring Charlotte, Hendry, Glades and Collier counties. It incorporated in 1988 over the siting of Florida Gulf Coast University on 760 acres of primary panther habitat. It now focuses on Lee County’s comprehensive plan and planning issues, the region’s Outstanding Florida Waterways, acquiring sensitive natural lands for the public, and environmental issues.
South Manasota/Sandpiper Key Association – The mission of the SMKA is to provide an action forum for property owners and others with vested interest in the ambiance, economy, ecology, beauty, recreation and culture of the Englewood area, as well as to foster community among residents.
Suncoast Waterkeeper, Inc. — The mission of Suncoast Waterkeeper is to protect and restore the Florida Suncoast’s waterways through enforcement, fieldwork, advocacy, and environmental education for the benefit of the communities that rely upon these precious coastal resources. The organization also addresses coastal development issues.
Statewide
Conservation Trust for Florida — Its mission is to work with landowners to save Florida’s wild and working landscapes for future generations.
Other Links of Interest
http://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/