INFO FOR MEDIA

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to serve as a resource for members of the media. Please contact the Marketing and Communication staff to request an interview with one of our many environmental experts on topics ranging from sea turtles, to water quality, Burmese pythons and more.

Media Contacts

• Catherine Bergerson | Communications & Marketing Director
  catherineb@conservancy.org | Office: 239.403.4216 | Cell: 239.851.2095
  
  
• Greg Willette | Marketing & Digital Media
  gregw@conservancy.org
  
  
• Katie Ferron | Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator
  katief@conservancy.org | 239.403.4211
  
  
• Holly Boldrin | Public Relations Director, Priority Marketing
  holly@prioritymarketing.com | 239.267.2638

About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

• Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded in 1964 as a small grassroots advocacy group.  Today the Conservancy employs more than 60 full-time staff and is supported by more than 60 volunteers and 25 interns each year.
  
  
• We are an environmental preservation organization headquartered in Naples, Florida.
  
  
• Focus on issues related to our water, land and wildlife in Southwest Florida’s 5-county area (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades).
  
  
• Employ a team of environmental experts in the areas of policy & advocacy, science & research, wildlife protection & rehabilitation and education.
  
  
• The Conservancy is a 501 © (3) nonprofit

Our Headquarters

• The Nature Center is the gateway to our mission. It is open for individuals, families, school and community groups to learn about our native environment and conservation efforts. 
  
  
• The Nature Center operations include a variety of self-guided experiences along with daily programs led by environmental experts including guided electric boat tours and guided kayak tours along the Gordon River.
  
  
• The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Nature Center treats more than 3,800 injured and/or orphaned native animals each year. This fully-equipped wildlife hospital employs a full-time veterinarian. 

• A 5-year, $20 million campus renovation completed in 2014 meets or exceeds sustainable building certification standards (LEED).  
  
  
• The Conservancy Nature Center campus serves as a resource for individuals or corporations to learn how to incorporate sustainable building practices.

Resources

• Core programs and operations, $8 million annually, are funded by the generosity of our 6,000 supporting member and donor families, individuals, foundations, grants and corporations.
  
  
• 100 percent of funds support local initiatives.

Offsite Programs

• Guided nature cruises through Rookery Bay aboard the Good Fortune II
  
  
• Guided Nature Walks at Briggs Boardwalk and Clam Pass

• School Field Trips

Connect

1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, Florida 34102 | 239-262-0304 | www.conservancy.org

Nature Center Location