Upcoming Conservancy Events

Bocilla Islands Conservancy

Installing our Living Shoreline – Volunteers Welcome

South Gulf Blvd. Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy & CHEC
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International Coastal Clean up

160 Gasparilla WayHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
We need your help Saturday, September 20th, 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Come for any duration during that time. Share this post with your friends. Bocilla Islands…
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Amanda Pratt - Florida Master Naturalist & Bat Ambassador

Bat Talk & Walk: Myths & Marvels

290 Kettle Harbor Dr., Placida, Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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Casino Night

TBDHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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Past Events

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Volunteer Shoreline Prep

11 Bocilla DriveHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Help us prepare the site for our upcoming Living Shoreline restoration project! Volunteers will help clear debris and unwanted vegetation from the…
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Volunteer Activity: Replanting Mangrove Propagules

55 Gasparilla WayHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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Conservation & Conversation

290 Kettle Harbor DriveHosted by The Conservancy
Please join us for “Conservation & Conversation”, an opportunity to learn more about the proposed acquisition and intended use of 130 Gasparilla Way. We'll…
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BBQ & Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser – Selling Out Quickly!

70 North Gulf Blvd Scavenger Hunt Check in & 53 Palm Drive is (BBQ Location) Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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Nifty 90: Help Us Plant Muhly Grass

30 BocillaHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Join the Conservancy for a Nifty 90! This is a hands-on, 90-minute community work session focused on restoring one of our conservation spaces. This session will…
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Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop

Vertical Oyster Gardens Workshop – Hands On Initiative

290 Kettle Harbor DriveHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy & Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC)
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Story Stroll: Sea Turtles Circle

160 Gasparilla WayHosted by BICI
Join the Conservancy at Epic Park (The Gnome Garden) for our next Story Stroll featuring Sea Turtles Circle by Patricia Gleichauf. During this self-guided experience,…
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Adopt a Mangrove- Understanding Mangroves and Coastal Ecosystems

290 Kettle Harbor DriveHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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The Giving Challenge & Eco Festival

53 Palm Drive Placida Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Online Giving | 24 Hours April 15 at Noon – April 16 at Noon The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online fundraising event supporting local nonprofits. During this…
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Lights Out Turtle Season Awareness

Lights Out: Sea Turtle Nesting Gathering – 5:30 – 7:30

Beach Access 12Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Meet at Beach Access 12 Join your neighbors as we kick off sea turtle nesting season with the Lights Out for Sea Turtles gathering. Hosted in partnership with the…
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Vertical Oyster Gardens Workshop – Island Living Lecture Series

290 Kettle Harbor DriveHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
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Story Stroll in the Gnome Garden

Gnome GardenHosted by BICI
Bring the kids for a storybook stroll & read a sweet, educational book about Manatees as you walk along the coconut lined path among the native plants, butterflies…
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Art in the Palms

2000 Panama Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy (BICI) & Palm Island Estates (PIE)
Step into paradise for one of our island’s most cherished traditions: Art in the Palms, February 7, 2026 10am - 5pm. This annual celebration welcomes many curated…
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The Dark Sky Initiative

53 Palm Drive, Placida Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Understanding the Impacts of Nighttime Light on Our Island Ecosystem Learn more: https://bocillaislandsconservancy.org/dark-sky-initiative/ Join us for an exciting…
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Story Stroll in the Gnome Garden

Gnome GardenHosted by BICI
Bring the kids for a storybook stroll & read a sweet, educational book about Manatees as you walk along the coconut lined path among the native plants, butterflies…
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Casino Night

61 Kettle Harbor DriveHosted by BICI
**At check-out don’t forget to use the small drop down to adjust “support Zeffy” to your preference. Any amount helps keep the Zeffy.com platform free to non-profits…
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Whats the Buzz about Bees?

550 N. Gulf Blvd Placida Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Join us for an exciting Island Living Lecture Series event titled "What's the Buzz About Bees?"  Discover the incredible impact bees have on the delicate ecosystems…
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Whats the Buzz about Bees?

550 N. Gulf Blvd Placida Florida 33946Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy
Join us for an exciting Island Living Lecture Series event titled "What's the Buzz About Bees?" Discover the incredible impact bees have on the delicate ecosystems…
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Story Stroll in the Gnome Garden

Gnome GardenHosted by BICI
Bring the kids for a magical storybook stroll through the Gnome Garden! Along the coconut-lined path filled with native plants, butterflies, and of course gnomes,…
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Story Stroll in the Gnome Garden

Gnome Garden - Eco Educational Island Conservation ParkHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy (BICI)
Bring the kids for a magical storybook stroll through the Gnome Garden! Along the coconut-lined path filled with native plants, butterflies, and of course gnomes,…
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Join Us International Coastal Clean up Day BICI & PIE

Palm Island Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy (BICI) & Palm Island Estates (PIE)
🌿 Join Us International Coastal Clean up Day, Promoted by CC Keep Charlotte Beautiful  🌿 We’re thrilled to announce our fourth island clean-up, sponsored…
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Palm Island Summer Clean Up by BICI & PIE

Palm Island Hosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy (BICI) & Palm Island Estates (PIE)
🌿 Join Us for the Third Island Clean Up on Palm Island! 🌿 We’re thrilled to announce our third island clean-up, sponsored by the Bocilla Islands Conservancy…
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Clean Up on Conservancy Properties

Corner of Bocilla and South Gulf BlvdHosted by Bocilla Islands Conservancy (BICI) & Palm Island Estates (PIE)
Join us for a community cleanup event to help maintain the beauty of our conservancy properties, including the beloved Gnome Garden! We will be raking palm tree…
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Island Living Lecture: Sea Turtle Time

6990 Palm Island Drive #50Hosted by BICI
Join us for Sea Turtle Time! — part of the Island Living Lecture Series — on Tuesday, May 6th from 5–7pm at 6990 Palm Island Dr. #50. Guest speaker Carol McCoy,…
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The Great Island Clean Up

Corner of S. Gulf and BocillaHosted by BICI and PIE
  Calling for Volunteers.   We need your help this Saturday, May 8th!  Starts at 8 am - 10 am.  Come for any duration during that time!  Share this…
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Earth Day Island Clean-Up

Public beach access 13 next to the entrance of the resort Hosted by BICI & PIE
BICI and PIE are partnering to clean up N. Gulf Blvd. Please join us for 30 minutes, an hour, or the whole event. Everything helps! We’ll provide bags, but bring…
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Island Living Lecture Series: Sensational Sea Grass

TBDHosted by BICI
Join us for an engaging Island Living Lecture on Sensational Sea Grass, featuring Katie Rose, a Sea Grass Agent with the Charlotte County Extension. Discover why…
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Shake Your Shamrocks: Celebration of Recovery Fundraiser for BICI

Palm Island Resort Pinoa Pool PavilionHosted by BICI
A night of philanthropy to include authentic live Irish band, tapas from celebrity chef Jorge Marquez, cocktails and auction to benefit the programs of the Bocilla…
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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 to preserve the natural habitat of the Bocilla Islands Chain while fostering community engagement and environmental education to ensure a balanced coexistence between the ecosystem and local residents. 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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