Leave Your Legacy: National "Make a Will" Month

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We know — writing a will isn’t exactly at the top of anyone’s summer to-do list.

But joining the Florida Land and Legacy Society now will mean a healthier, greener Florida tomorrow.

As we recognize National Make-A-Will Month, we’re inviting you to consider leaving a legacy gift to Conservation Florida. It’s a powerful way to ensure that the wild places you love — the springs, ranchlands, forests, and swamps — continue to thrive long after we’re gone. 

And here’s the incredible part: 

Every $1 given to Conservation Florida becomes $36 in land protected — thanks to leveraged funding and strategic maneuvering from our team. 

Your legacy gift could have an extraordinary impact. 

Photo credit: Anna Crocitto

Ways to leave Conservation Florida in your will: 

  • Bequests — Add a simple clause in your will or trust. 

  • Securities — Donate appreciated stocks or mutual funds. 

  • Life Insurance — Name us as a policy beneficiary. 

  • Retirement Plans — List Conservation Florida as a beneficiary on your IRA or 401(k). 

  • Real Estate — Leave land that can be conserved or used to fund protection elsewhere. 

  • Charitable Trusts & Annuities — Create a giving plan that benefits both you and conservation. 

No matter your age or assets, there’s a way to leave a lasting impact. 

Photo credit: Anna Crocitto

If you have already included Conservation Florida in your estate plans or would like to speak with a member of our philanthropy team about your legacy, please call 352-376-4770 ext. 701 or email at philanthropy@conservationfla.org — we're happy to help.

Together, we can make sure that a century from now, wild Florida is still wild — and still here. 

Thank YOU for thinking about the future of this beautiful state we all call home. 

in case you missed it:

About Conservation Florida:  

Conservation Florida is an accredited, nonprofit land conservancy dedicated to conserving the Sunshine State’s water, wildlife, wild places, and connecting a functional Florida Wildlife Corridor. Since its founding in 1999, Conservation Florida has saved more than 40,000 acres, serving all 67 counties in Florida, by prioritizing strategic and evidence-based land protection, education, and advocacy.  

Follow us on social media @conservationflorida.  

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