Conservancy Nature Center Closed Until Nov. 1st

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is temporarily closed August 1 – October 31, 2010 while undergoing major renovations. The Wildlife Clinic, Injured Animal Dropoff Area and business offices remain open as usual. The Nature Center will reopen November 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM.

Due to the generosity of our neighbors, the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, current Conservancy members will receive FREE ADMISSION to the Naples Zoo by presenting their valid Conservancy of Southwest Florida membership card to enjoy a full day of wildlife presentations and historic botanical gardens while the Conservancy Nature Center is closed for renovations, August 1 – October 31, 2010. Click here for full details.

Click here to learn more about the Nature Center Renovations and to get a sneak preview of the activities that will begin at the Nature Center on November 1 at 10:30 AM.

Our Campus

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is headquartered on a 21-acre nature preserve in the heart of Naples. Our campus is a central location for research, advocacy and education programs, as well as an interactive nature destination. The Conservancy Nature Center offers a variety of activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

During a visit to the Nature Center, you can:

• walk our birding and butterfly trails, designated site #69 on the Great Florida Birding Trail
  
• partake in an interactive and hands on learning experiences in the Nature Discovery Center
  
• journey on a guided electric boat tour, or kayak along the Gordon River
  
• view native wildlife residing outside the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  
• shop for unique gifts and treasures in our Nature Store
  
• daily nature programs November through April.
  

• We also offer group tours.

Learn more about our daily programs and activities. In the near future, the Conservancy Nature Center will begin building and renovation projects, so check back for updates as we become an even larger “living” demonstration site for environmental education.

Need Directions to the Nature Center?

Link to driving directions and map

Check out the campus map and activities