Educational Preservation Tour:

Take the Tour Today! On the map, click the image or number of any educational sign to open Google Maps and get directions. Start anywhere and explore by foot, car, or golf cart as you discover plaques celebrating our native plants, wildlife, and the ways our island ecosystem fits together.

These conservation properties were protected through our land acquisition program and represent a broader network of stewardship across the Bocilla Islands Chain. We steward 9 Conservancy-owned properties, manage 4 conservation easements, and maintain 7 properties in partnership with the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND), ensuring these lands remain places for education, exploration, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Donate A Tribute Sign

Bee Pollinator Sign

2. Bat Sign

3. Gopher Tortoise Sign

4. Mangrove Forest Sign

5. Bird Species Sign

6. Butterfly & Native Plant Sign

Donate an Eco-educational Sign Today!

Eco-Educational Signs: Tribute Program

These Educational signs exist thanks to the kindness of our community. Each one honors a generous donor or the person they chose to celebrate. We’re deeply grateful for the support that makes this learning journey possible.

Help us teach visitors about our barrier-island ecosystem—bees, owls, sea turtles, bats, native plants, and more—by sponsoring an Eco-Educational sign. Each sign costs $1,900 to produce and install. With your gift, we’ll place your name on the sign (or dedicate it in honor or memory of someone special). These are our Tribute Signs, and they make learning possible for everyone who visits.

Interested? We’d love to talk.
Contact Kelly at Email: Lubekelly@icloud.com to sponsor a sign and choose your tribute wording.

Educational Signs Still Available to Sponsor (Click)

Osprey Conservation
Beach / Shore Birds
Owls
Coastal Hammock
Fish Estuaries

Interested? We’d love to talk.
Contact Kelly at Email: Lubekelly@icloud.com to sponsor a sign and choose your tribute wording.

Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements

Since its founding in 2015, the Bocilla Islands Conservancy has worked with residents to protect the natural character of the Bocilla Islands Chain through land acquisition and conservation easements. What began as a small community effort to safeguard our bridgeless barrier island environment quickly led to the Conservancy’s first conservation easement by founding member, Cheryl Klaus, in 2017, establishing land protection as a central part of our mission.

Today, the Conservancy stewards multiple properties across the Bocilla Islands Chain that function as conservation preserves, protecting native habitat, supporting shoreline resilience, and maintaining the ecological balance of the islands. In addition, two demonstration properties serve as public educational spaces: Marine and Pollinator Park and the Eco Educational Island Conservancy Park, where residents and visitors can learn about native plants, wildlife habitat, and coastal stewardship.

Through donated properties, conservation easements, and strategic acquisitions, Bocilla Islands Conservancy continues working with residents and partners to ensure sensitive habitats remain protected for future generations.

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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.

Disclaimer:
The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and reflects the views and opinions of Bocilla Islands Conservancy members. It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice. Bocilla Islands Conservancy assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the information provided. Visitors are encouraged to consult qualified professionals regarding any concerns or decisions. By using this site, you agree that Bocilla Islands Conservancy and its contributors shall not be held liable for any actions taken based on the information presented here.