Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Volunteer Event

Volunteer with us to restore Gopher Tortoise habitat! This habitat enhancement project focuses on improving the open, sandy upland (coastal scrub) environments that gopher tortoises rely on for burrowing, nesting, and foraging. Key tasks will include removing invasive plant species and thinning overgrown vegetation, which will make way for the planting of native ground cover later on in the project.

This work is critically important because gopher tortoises are a keystone species—more than 350 other animals use their burrows for shelter and survival. By helping restore and maintain their habitat, volunteers are not only supporting a threatened species but also protecting the broader biodiversity of the ecosystem. Your contribution will assist SCCF biologists to ensure that these unique reptiles and their ecological community on Sanibel can thrive for generations to come.

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