Conservancy of Southwest Florida Announcements:
Maintenance on the Old Gordon River is complete and electric boat cruises will resume at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center on Monday, January 11, 2010, subject to weather and tide conditions. Scheduled school trips, private tours and education programs receive first priority seating on the electric boats; other seats based on availability, first come/first served. Cruises may be canceled due to tide conditions, wind, inclement weather or other circumstances that would put guests’ safety at risk. Children must be at least two years old. Kayak rentals remain available to all guests.
Admission and Membership
Free admission will continue through January 15, 2010. Beginning January 16, 2010, adult admission is $9.00 and children’s admission is $4.00 for the 2010 season. As always, Conservancy members receive free admission.
The Conservancy of Southwest announces a special for new members who join at the $50 level or above: in addition to the standard member benefits, the member will receive an additional 6 free passes to the Nature Center to distribute to friends and family. Current members who upgrade to at least the $50 membership level will also qualify for the 6 free Nature Center passes. Sign up for membership at the Guest Services desk in the Conservancy Nature Store or call the membership office at 239.403.4207.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours (April November:)
Monday Saturday 9:00 AM 4:30 PM
Sundays 12 Noon 4:00 PM (April November)
The Conservancy Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic is open every day from 8 AM 9 PM. Report injured or orphaned wildlife to 239.262.CARE.
About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida:
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida began in 1964 when community leaders came together to defeat a proposed “Road to Nowhere” and spearheaded the acquisition and protection of Rookery Bay.
The Conservancy is a grassroots organization focused on the critical environmental issues of the Southwest Florida region. Partnering with like-minded organizations, the Conservancy works to manage growth and protect area waters, land and wildlife. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida promotes sound environmental policies and practices based on solid scientific research while providing environmental education to residents and visitors. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center treats more than 2,400 injured, sick and orphaned animals each year and releases about half back into their native habitats.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and Conservancy Nature Center are located in Naples, Florida at 1450 Merrihue Drive, off Goodlette-Frank Road at 14th Avenue North.
For information about the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, call (239) 262-0304 or www.conservancy.org.
Source: Conservancy of Southwest Florida