Members of the Friends removing
exotic plants
exotic plants
Guided tours
Matanzas Pass Preserve is an independent Preserve where all work activities are
under the supervision of a designated Lee County Land Steward. The Friends of
Matanzas Pass Preserve (the "Friends") has been granted a tax exemption under
the provisions of Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Friends are
dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and
fragile beauty of the Preserve to create a legacy for future generations. Click here
to download a copy of a brochure on the Preserve. We have a Board of Directors
elected annually by the membership.
Parks and Recreation Department:
* To provide volunteers to assist in mitigation and restoration activities;
* To conduct interpretative walks in the Preserve;
* To engage in public speaking on matters regarding the Preserve;
* To promote the planting of native plants and trees on Estero Island;
* To pursue fund raising to support the Friends' mission.
Members of the Friends support a number of activities that further the
preservation, protection and enhancement of the Preserve. For example, such
projects include removing exotic vegatation, planting suitable native trees and
plants, and repairing board walks and trails while participating in bi-weekly
workdays. The Friends also have a strong educational mission that is
implemented through a number of programs including:
* guided nature tours:
* instruction to college and secondary students on the Preserve's unique
ecosystem;
* innovative Earth Education program for elementary students;
* providing speakers to local organizations;
* participating in events like Visions of the Past;
* publishing a quarterly newsletter, The Mangrove (back issues can be viewed by
clicking in the table below.)
Finally, the Friends organize an annual native plant and tree sale to promote the
use of native plants on Estero Island and SW Florida.
either of these links:
Business or Not-for-Profit Organization Membership Application
Individual and Family Membership Application
under the supervision of a designated Lee County Land Steward. The Friends of
Matanzas Pass Preserve (the "Friends") has been granted a tax exemption under
the provisions of Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Friends are
dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and
fragile beauty of the Preserve to create a legacy for future generations. Click here
to download a copy of a brochure on the Preserve. We have a Board of Directors
elected annually by the membership.
Parks and Recreation Department:
* To provide volunteers to assist in mitigation and restoration activities;
* To conduct interpretative walks in the Preserve;
* To engage in public speaking on matters regarding the Preserve;
* To promote the planting of native plants and trees on Estero Island;
* To pursue fund raising to support the Friends' mission.
Members of the Friends support a number of activities that further the
preservation, protection and enhancement of the Preserve. For example, such
projects include removing exotic vegatation, planting suitable native trees and
plants, and repairing board walks and trails while participating in bi-weekly
workdays. The Friends also have a strong educational mission that is
implemented through a number of programs including:
* guided nature tours:
* instruction to college and secondary students on the Preserve's unique
ecosystem;
* innovative Earth Education program for elementary students;
* providing speakers to local organizations;
* participating in events like Visions of the Past;
* publishing a quarterly newsletter, The Mangrove (back issues can be viewed by
clicking in the table below.)
Finally, the Friends organize an annual native plant and tree sale to promote the
use of native plants on Estero Island and SW Florida.
either of these links:
Business or Not-for-Profit Organization Membership Application
Individual and Family Membership Application
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About the Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve
UGA Students working in
the Preserve
the Preserve
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