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Why Is It Called A Cabbage Palm?

Ever wonder why our Florida State Tree, the Sabal Palm, is commonly referred to as the Cabbage Palm? Does It Produce …

We’re talking trash today on the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day. This topic is especially important to Sanibel and Captiva as …

We’re pretty serious about our vegetation here on Sanibel. In fact, the City of Sanibel has a special Vegetation Committee with …

We had the pleasure of visiting CROW on Sanibel recently, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Did you know …

Wait, isn’t Arbor Day in April? Yes, it is! National Arbor Day is usually celebrated on the last Friday in April. However, many …

We celebrate National Public Lands Day on the 4th Saturday in September! Have you heard of it? Think of it like “Earth Day” but …

April 22, 2020, is the 50th Anniversary of “Earth Day.” You could say we take Earth Day pretty seriously here on island, in fact, …

We’ve all probably driven across Alligator Alley, the 70mph highway leading from Naples to Miami. But have you ever taken the …

We’ve gotten to know Sanibel pretty well having lived here for more than a decade now. There’s so much to say about our 16 …

It’s fun to see colorful wildflowers and flowering trees come to life in the spring! While our warmer temperatures allow many …