Exotic Tree Eradication Program
Volunteers have frequently participated in annual exotic tree eradication programs on various management areas.
Marking Red Cockaded Woodpecker Colonies
Worked in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to count and mark existing Red Cockaded Woodpecker colonies.
Mangrove Marathon
“Mangrove Marathon” on Jupiter Waterways Park, a project to replace harmful exotic trees with native mangroves which are essential in restoring inshore islands and marine nurseries along Florida’s east coast.
Re-roofed Everglades Youth Camp
Re-roofed the storage building at the Everglades Youth Camp rifle range where young people as well as adults are trained in firearms safety.
Improved Safety and Aesthetics on Public Access Lands
Volunteers improved visitor safety and aesthetics on SFWMD lands by removing over 2450 fence posts and over 170,000 ft of barbed wire from Nicodemus Slough, Gardner Marsh and Kissimmee River.
Wounded Warrior Hunts
We have hosted numerous Wounded Warrior events to include turkey, deer/hog and alligator hunts
Established Culverts to Improve Hydrology
On three separate occasions F.S.C.A. donated and installed culverts to improve hydrology under backcountry trails on public lands and to provide for continued public use during periods of flooding.
Habitat Enhancement
Participated in habitat enhancement prescribed burning program with FWC within the J.W. Corbett Management Area.
Coordinated Education Programs with Local Schools
Developed and coordinated youth education programs in local schools and the Everglades Youth Camp.
Benefit Barbecues
FSCA members lend a hand to members of our community in need. In June 1994, held a benefit barbecue for a single mother who had been seriously injured in an automobile accident. In July 1997 FSCA held a benefit for two-year-old Cody Freshwater, diagnosed with Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia, then years later he was a one […]
