Brama Island on Lake Kissimmee by Chuck Palmer
By Sarah M. Collins, Vice President of Communications + Philanthropy
As Floridians, we spend endless hours along the world's best coastlines, exploring countless springs, and hiking thickly wooded trails, while carefully dodging too-close-for-comfort encounters with snakes. From the subtropical hammocks to the sandhills to the swamps, Florida is one of a kind. Florida is wild. And we intend to keep it that way.
Thanks to your support, we have built an impressive and bold land protection project portfolio – moving more than 101,000 acres closer to the finish line in the last year alone. Currently, we have over 60 incredible projects that would protect tens of thousands of acres across the state.
At Conservation Florida, we are focused on saving the places Floridians love. Our work protects land, water, and plants and animals – but we need YOUR help.
We are increasingly cognizant of the fact that we have a limited window of opportunity to protect the future of our state for the benefit of all – people and wildlife alike. It's going to take all of us, the collective impact, to preserve the best of Florida for future generations.
Modern-day conservation in Florida is built on the backs of familiar heroes, unsung champions, activists, artists, philanthropists, politicians, and – perhaps, most notably – everyday Floridians who just love where they live.
As Clay Henderson so perfectly stated in his recently published book, Forces of Nature: A History of Florida Land Conservation, “The lure of conservation is that one person can make a difference...”
I hope you take time to go to the coast, swim in the springs, hike the trails, and find that special place that you want to protect for future generations.
It’s time to join us on the frontlines, and be the difference you want to see for this wildly unique state. Conservation Florida needs you, and Florida needs you. Now’s the time to fund land conservation like the future of Florida depends on it... because it does.
Let’s keep Florida wildly beautiful – together.
For more information about specific giving opportunities, please contact Sarah Collins at sarah@conservationfla.org or (352) 376-4770.
About Conservation Florida:
Conservation Florida is a statewide accredited land conservancy working to conserve Florida’s water, wildlife, wild places, and protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The organization’s conservation projects support Florida’s native plants and wildlife, fresh water, wildlife corridors, family farms and ranches, the economy, and nature-based recreation. Since its founding in 1999, Conservation Florida has prioritized strategic and evidence-based land protection and has saved over 30,000 acres of critical habitat.