Join Us For An Exciting Lecture!

October 30th at 5:00-8:00 PM
550 N. Gulf Blvd Placida Florida 33946

What’s the Buzz About Bees?

October 30th at 5:00-8:00 PM
550 N. Gulf Blvd Placida Florida 33946
Free Event – All Are Welcome!

Enjoy a signature cocktail, honey-inspired pizza appetizers, and refreshing sips as we celebrate the fascinating world of our island’s favorite pollinators. Come mingle, laugh, and learn—it’s sure to be a bee-lightful evening!

Discover the incredible impact bees have on the delicate ecosystems of our barrier islands. Learn how these vital pollinators enhance biodiversity, support native plants, and contribute to the health of our environment, ensuring that our unique coastal habitats thrive for generations to come!

Did You Know?

Florida is home to more than 300 species of bees, including nearly 30 species found only in the state.

An Evening to Cherish and Remember

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated board and committee members who made this evening’s event possible. We are especially grateful to our visiting lecturer, Kate Rose, for her insightful presentation on Save the Seagrass.

A special thank-you goes to Kelly and Matt Lube, our gracious hosts, for opening their space to make this gathering possible. We also thank Midori Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant for their generous donation, and Jude for the delicious chili. The generosity of our volunteers did not go unnoticed — they gave their time, prepared food, and helped share the word about this remarkable event.

Mission of Living Lecture Series

The Island Living Lecture Series will foster a social gathering with community education by providing a space for experts to talk about interesting topics that will highlight our islands unique environmental elements, land conservation and community needs.
Island Living Lecture Series is under the heading of “Education & Community Awareness
Committee” of Bocilla Islands Conservancy.

Ways to Support Us

Join our conservation programs to protect and restore our island’s ecosystems. Volunteer your time and talents, make a donation to support essential resources, or participate in our adoption program by nurturing sea oats or mangrove propagules, or adopting a mini reef to aid in marine life restoration.

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Hand’s on Programs

Our programs are designed for volunteers eager to learn about the ecosystem! Participate in activities such as building Vertical Oyster Gardens, propagating mangroves, restoring shorelines, and planting sea oats. Unlike traditional lectures, these hands-on experiences allow you to engage directly with the environment and make a tangible impact.

Clean Islands

Volunteer Island Cleanup Team

The Clean Islands volunteer team is dedicated to preserving the beauty of our island. Our passionate group of volunteers comes together to clean vital areas, including easements and beach access points, ensuring our environment remains vibrant and accessible. Thanks to our generous community members and visitors, we have successfully removed approximately 10 tons of construction debris and 6 tons of vegetation, all fueled by the energy and big hearts of our volunteers. Join us in making a real difference—get involved and help us keep BOCILLA Island beautiful.

Our Past Events

Oysters For Clean Water

Coming this Fall 2025

Join us in this vital mission to protect and revitalize our aquatic ecosystems! VOGs consist of oyster shells strung together with lengths of rope, designed to hang below docks. Building on the success of our pilot projects at the Marine Life Park and Artificial Reef, we are excited to introduce our upcoming program this fall. This effort not only aims to enrich our park’s biodiversity but also encourages community members to establish similar gardens at their docks.

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Mini Reef Habitat Program

20 Mini Reefs were installed by Ocean Habitat on May 17, 2023 at the Artificial Reef & Marine Life Park.

If you have a dock, you can purchase your very own Mini Reef, and we’ll help you install it. And if you don’t have a dock, you can still join the fun by adopting a Mini Reef that will be installed at a host location or one of our parks. Best of all, you can adopt a portion of a Mini Reef — every contribution helps, and together we’ll build reefs that clean the water and bring marine life back to our islands. Each Mini Reef filters up to 30,000 gallons of seawater daily while creating a habitat for fish and other marine life.

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We are a Nationally Certified Wildlife Habitat!

We are proud to be a Nationally Certified Wildlife Habitat Community, recognizing that our community as a whole met the requirements by certifying 40 individual properties and providing ongoing education that supports and celebrates wildlife conservation.

Receiving a Certified Wildlife Habitat® designation from the National Wildlife Federation means that your property provides the essential elements wildlife need to thrive—food, water, cover, places to raise young, and sustainable practices that support the local ecosystem. This certification recognizes your commitment to creating and maintaining a healthy environment where native plants and animals can flourish.

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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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