An amazing discovery was made on our beach one morning last week. We are grateful to the Ocean’s Reach guests who searched and rescued 31 sea turtle hatchlings from the grassy dunes. The hatchlings were later carefully placed in a soft container and released to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, which organizes the islands’ sea turtle nesting program. » Read more
A recent article in the “Island Reporter” by Ashley Goodman describes yet another special gentleman in our island community:
As soon as Windell Campbell took the stage at the Sanibel Public Library recently, the entire audience was mesmerized. Not a single eye wandered. During his hour-long storytelling presentation, Campbell acted out scenes with the help of puppets from a variety of beloved children’s books. » Read more
Just look at the photo Jill D. — one of our favorite longtime guests from Dexter, MI — captured during her stay at Oceans’ Reach recently.
Jill wrote: “Caught a cool pic of the rainbow last night (July 31st), and wanted to share! Love this majestic place!”
Thanks so much, Jill — Looking forward to your next visit! » Read more
Our beach is a mermaid magnet! We’ve had three sightings this
year alone. Yet sister mermaids are a rarity.
These beautiful mermaids, Lyndsey and Sydney, are back for a summer visit
along with their handsome brother, Zachary.
We caught up with the mermaids when they washed ashore for some sun and smiles. And according to their grandma, when not swimming with their fins in the ocean, » Read more
Volunteers representing the Mono-filament Busters conservation group recently oversaw the installation of five new mono-filament fishing line recycling stations, expanding the scope of the islands’ three-year-old “Clear Your Gear” campaign.
Clear Your Gear, a collaborative effort among Sanibel and Captiva conservation organizations, aims to reduce the amount of mono-filament line and fishing gear left in our environment, which is very often detrimental to wildlife.
Bird, reptiles, » Read more
A New Way to Volunteer: Hit the Beach as a Shell Ambassador
It isn’t exactly a uniform, but the bright blue shirts and hats with yellow lettering identify the newest category of volunteers for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum: Shell Ambassadors. When volunteers wear their Ambassador apparel to the beach, they’ll not only be enjoying the surf, sun, and shells, they’ll also be available to answer questions and identify shells. » Read more
In conjunction with the visiting Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit at “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center Oct. 28 through Dec. 8, 2016, WaterVentures Florida’s Learning Lab will make a one-day stop on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
The 53-foot traveling science center features engaging activities that offer a hands-on look at Florida’s diverse watersheds, water conservation, and recycling, with the goal of inspiring critical thinking and empowering kids and adults to make a difference in the world around them. » Read more
2015 First Place Winner: Kent Jager, Sanibel Island — White Pelican
Calling all nature lover photographers! We’re excited to share that the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society’s Amateur Photography Contest is now open to receive your favorite photos. Browse your favorite angles and close ups of the wildlife and nature taken at the refuge within the last two years. Submit your photo or two and entry form no later than 4 p.m. » Read more
This recent article in the “Island Reporter” by Brian Wierima caught our eye. What lucky kids!
It can be a challenge for parents to find ways to keep their children busy during the summer vacation months, but the San-Cap Optimist Club, along with the Sanibel Recreation Center, is helping out in a big way.
Ever since early June, volunteers from the San-Cap Optimist Club have brought up to 15-20 Sanibel students fishing around the island every Monday morning, » Read more
Great news! Our star golfer, Heather Ciskowski, is headed to the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, August 3-7, 2016 in Springfield, PA.
The soon-to-be junior at the University of Minnesota and member of the Ocean’s Reach owner family has earned her first trip to the Amateur with a round of 74, after winning the Minnesota Golf Association Women’s Four-Ball Championship with Gopher teammate Sabrine Garrison.
The Minnesota Golf Association writes, » Read more
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