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Celebrate the Transformation of Conservancy Nature Center
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elebrate the comple- tion of $20 million in sustainable renova- tions at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, in Naples, at a Grand Reopening Weekend Festival coinciding with Earth Day, from10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 20 and 21. Highlights on Saturday include
presentations by Dr. Sylvia Earle, oceanographer, explorer, author, National Geographic writer and lecturer, at noon for the general public and at 2 p.m. for members. A new entrance, an additional four acres of nature
preserves, new filter marshes, three new buildings and three renovated buildings were made possible by funding provided through the Saving Southwest Florida campaign, which raised more than $38.8 million, mostly from private donors. The balance of the funds is being used for additional policy initiatives, environmental education programs and science research, native wildlife rehabilitation and increased en- dowment funding, including an education partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University.
Location: 1450 Merrihue Dr. New entrance – Smith Preserve Way, off Goodlette Rd. Admission: adults, $12.95; children under 12, $8.95. For more information, call 239-262-0304 or visit
Conservancy.org.
Naples Businesses Can Get Their Green On
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outhwest Florida businesses, both small and large, have an opportunity to participate in the city of Naples’ free Green Business Program. The region- specific, flexible approach to being energy- and resource-con- scious offers local businesses the chance to gain recognition, save real “green” on operating expenses and win potential customers interested in buying and using local, sustainable products and services. Funded by the city of Naples, the energy outreach cam- paign is based on a commonsense approach that helps busi- nesses understand and implement energy- and water-saving actions. “All businesses understand that less waste, more profit and a better working environment are basic tenets of success,” says Cloe Waterfield, founder of TwentyFifty, LLC, a sustain- ability and environmental consulting firm that focuses on climate change and carbon management in Southwest Florida. More than 40 local businesses, communities and orga- nizations are currently certified, including the Moorings Park community, Bamboo Café, Bayfront Inn 5th Avenue, Hilton Naples, Best Western Naples, Andrew Hill Investment Advi- sors, St. John’s Episcopal Church, NCH Healthcare System, The Naples Players, Wynn’s Market, Sunshine Ace Hardware, Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums and Natural Awak- enings magazine. Businesses receive a Green Business decal and two-year certification. “It’s another way of letting consumers know where to go to buy green,” says Waterfield.
For more information, call 239-234-4558 or visit
NPowerNaples.com.
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