Conservation 20/20

06/08/2026

We want to thank our volunteers who helped out during a recent work day at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve.

The group spent their time refreshing one of the cultural resource munitions buildings remaining from WW2. They cleared overgrown vegetation, trimmed back tree branches, and helped re-stain the protective fencing around the cultural resource area. Stop by the preserve today to see the results of their efforts!

05/29/2026

We want to remind our patrons that the trailhead parking area will temporarily close at Yellow Fever Creek Preserve from Monday, June 1 - Thursday, June 4. Staff will be conducting work for drainage and parking area improvements. For information about nearby Lee County preserves, visit www.leeparks.org/preserves

05/22/2026

Did you know tomorrow is World Turtle Day? 🐢

Meet the Florida Softshell Turtle, also known as Apalone Ferox. This female is one of the residents at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve!

These unique softshell turtles are native to Florida and parts of southern and eastern Georgia and South Carolina. Their primary diet consists of fish and snails, but they are also known to eat aquatic crustaceans, insects, mollusks, and amphibians.

05/21/2026

Spring wildflowers (Coreopsis) are blooming at Prairie Pines Preserve! 🌼

This view from the preserve’s live we**am captures the seasonal wetland before the summer rains return and transform the landscape once again. Be sure to check back throughout the year to watch the scenery change with the seasons.

https://www.visitfortmyers.com/we**ams -pines-preserve

Thank you to the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau for providing the we**am!

05/19/2026

The boardwalks and decks at the Galt Preserve are officially back open after being rebuilt following significant damage from Hurricane Ian.

Now is the perfect time to explore this beautiful preserve on the south end of Pine Island and enjoy the restored views, wildlife and peaceful trails once again!

05/08/2026

Wild Turkey Strand Preserve has reopened after the habitat enhancement project conducted at the preserve this week.

The preserve is open daily from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.leeparks.org/preserves

05/05/2026

A reminder that the public entrance and trails at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve are closed this week.

Preserve Advisory - Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 2026 - Preserve access and amenities will be temporarily closed for a habitat enhancement project.

To find other preserves to visit during the temporary closure, visit www.leeparks.org/preserves.

04/28/2026

On Wednesday, we hosted Keep Lee County Beautiful at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve for an Earth Day cleanup as part of their “Greatest American Cleanup” campaign to celebrate USA’s 250th anniversary.

Thanks to the Keep Lee County Beautiful staff and their 26 volunteers for all their hard work cleaning litter from the preserve's perimeter roads.

04/27/2026

Preserve Advisory - Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 2026 - Preserve access and amenities will be temporarily closed for a habitat enhancement project.

To find other preserves to visit during the temporary closure, visit www.leeparks.org/preserves.

04/22/2026

🌎Happy Earth Day!