For nearly a decade, we’ve been profoundly moved by the generosity and spirit of our community and sponsors. Your support at our fundraising events — and the care you’ve shown through every donated sign, planted flower, and volunteer hour — has helped protect our island’s habitats and restore its natural beauty. Together, you’ve given our wildlife a safer home and our community a stronger connection to the place we love.
Explore Your Donation Options
Memberships: Become a member to support our mission and enjoy exclusive benefits
Sponsorships: Consider sponsoring events or specific projects.
Cash Donations: Direct monetary contributions to assist with operational expenses.
Gift Items: Donate items for our various fundraisers.
Stocks and Bonds: Contribute through our account at TD Ameritrade.
Personal Assets: Gifts of jewelry, coins, or collections are also welcome.
Corporate Contributions: Encourage your company to support our efforts.
Online Shopping: Use Amazon Smile to donate a portion of your purchase.
Volunteer: Help with lot preparation and other activities. Click here.
Monetary Donations
Categories of giving
Your support helps us acquire and maintain properties that serve as demonstration parks, promoting native plants and wildlife.
We engage the community through our Living Lecture Series, fostering a deeper understanding of our ecosystem.
We strive to deepen the relationship between people and nature by sharing educational plaques that highlight the interconnectedness of biodiversity and its reliance on healthy ecosystems.
Create hands-on programs, such as Clean Islands, which inspire island-wide engagement, beautify our shores, and protect vital aquatic preserves.
Through initiatives like Vertical Oyster Gardens, we educate our community about how oysters improve water quality, create habitat, and protect our aquatic preserves — fostering a deeper connection to coastal ecosystems.
We host events such as Art in the Palms that connect people with nature and raise awareness about our conservation efforts, fostering unity and a shared sense of purpose.
Outright Donation of Property
– Donation of Property: Donate a lot outright to the conservancy. Deductions vary based on how long you have owned the property.
Bargain Sale of Property
– Bargain Sale: Sell your lot to the conservancy for a negotiated price below market value. You can deduct the difference between the sale price and fair market value on your taxes.
Conservation Easements
– Full Lot Conservation Easement: Establish an easement on your entire lot. The conservancy will control and manage the property, ensuring it remains natural and free from development. Tax benefits may include property tax reductions and deductions on the easement’s appraised value.
– Partial Lot Conservation Easement: Dedicate a portion of your property as a conservation easement while still retaining ownership of the remaining area. The conservancy manages the dedicated portion, allowing you to utilize the remainder as desired.
– Partial Lot Easement with Multiple Owners: If you and a neighbor jointly purchase a lot, you can both dedicate parts of it as conservation easements. Each portion will be managed by the conservancy, preserving the natural state of your designated areas.
At BOCILLA Islands Conservancy, we cherish the opportunity to work with our community in fostering conservation efforts. Your support, whether through donations, property contributions, or volunteering, plays a vital role in protecting our unique ecosystems. Remember to consult a tax professional regarding the specific implications of your contributions. Together, we can make a difference!
Be the first to learn about our Island Living lecture series and exciting fundraisers, where we unite to support preservation and environmental education! Stay informed about our upcoming clean-up events and hands-on demonstrations in our parks, like creating oyster strings that benefit our beautiful shores!
Bocilla Islands Conservancy Overview
Bocilla Islands Conservancy is a public, nonprofit, non-political organization working in partnership with the residents of the Bocilla Islands chain, including Don Pedro Island, Knight Island, Little Gasparilla Island, and Thornton Key. Our mission is dedicated to the long-term preservation of open, undeveloped spaces and natural habitats across the Bocilla Islands. The Conservancy can customize conservation easements through land acquisition, ensuring sensitive habitats are preserved and protected to maintain the ecological balance of the islands.
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