Founded in 1967, SCCF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education. SCCF has grown its standing as a land trust, preserving approximately 2,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land on Sanibel, other Southwest Florida barrier islands including North Captiva, and in Cape Coral and south Fort Myers. We also offer 8 miles of trails in preserve lands on Sanibel Island. Our Native Landscapes & Garden Center, located at the Bailey Homestead Preserve on Sanibel, has a wide selection of native plants for sale and also offers landscaping and educational services. Acquired in 2021, SCCF’s Sanibel Sea School offers immersive educational experiences that foster ocean love in young and old alike. Please visit sanibelseaschool.org to learn more.