Looking to add great native plants to your yard or community?
Interested in volunteering or visiting River Oaks Preserve?
Just stop by! Stop on Tuesdays or Sundays between 9 and 1.
Use "River Oaks Preserve" in your mapping software for best results. You can only enter the preserve from Broadway Ave E. (The address is 9541 Broadway Ave E, Estero, FL 33928)
Feel free to shop, stroll or visit with like-minded people. Please wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to hike. Long pants are a good idea, too.
Look for more places to purchase native plants under the EDUCATION AND RESOURCES tab.
Do you need additional information?
Look through this website or call (239) 273-8945.
Use "River Oaks Preserve" in your mapping software for best results. You can only enter the preserve from Broadway Ave E. (The address is 9541 Broadway Ave E, Estero, FL 33928)
Feel free to shop, stroll or visit with like-minded people. Please wear closed-toe shoes if you plan to hike. Long pants are a good idea, too.
Look for more places to purchase native plants under the EDUCATION AND RESOURCES tab.
Do you need additional information?
Look through this website or call (239) 273-8945.
Pop-Up Plant Rescue!!
While we hate seeing sensitive lands destroyed by development, it softens the blow somewhat when we are able to rescue plants from the site. So, we will be working at a site in Bonita Springs over the next month or so, BUT YOU MAY ONLY ACCESS THE PROPERTY WITH PERMISSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
We arrange for a group to meet on site. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. We will provide pots, tools, gloves and potentially carts to haul potted plants. Everybody should plan to bring water to water the plants. There are no on-site facilities.
If you are interested in helping to rescue plants for River Oaks Preserve, please click the button below. We will plan a variety of dates and times for this event. The address will be provided to those interested in participating.
We arrange for a group to meet on site. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. We will provide pots, tools, gloves and potentially carts to haul potted plants. Everybody should plan to bring water to water the plants. There are no on-site facilities.
If you are interested in helping to rescue plants for River Oaks Preserve, please click the button below. We will plan a variety of dates and times for this event. The address will be provided to those interested in participating.
Field Trip
Foraging Field Trip with Amanda Adams: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 to 11, at River Oaks Preserve.
Manatee Park Butterfly Garden Workday: Monday, November 17, 10 to noon
We really need to rename these events! Yes, we do work but we chat and socialize, too. Then, after a few hours, we stand back and admire our accomplishment!
: Monday, November 17, 10 to noon
This park has an very high visitor rate during the winter. This garden is along the manatee viewing area. So, it is critical that we spiff it up! So, come on out and help out. We generally grab lunch together afterwards.
: Monday, November 17, 10 to noon
This park has an very high visitor rate during the winter. This garden is along the manatee viewing area. So, it is critical that we spiff it up! So, come on out and help out. We generally grab lunch together afterwards.
Naples Annual Meeting/The Coccoloba Chapter Meeting
Talk: Our Favorite Native Plants and Why ... A Panel Discussion Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10 am at Bonita Springs Library. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us to support the restarting of chapter meetings and for a fascinating panel discussion on our favorite native plants. Panelists will provide a variety of perspectives from conservation land management to household yards to historical perspective.
Join us to support the restarting of chapter meetings and for a fascinating panel discussion on our favorite native plants. Panelists will provide a variety of perspectives from conservation land management to household yards to historical perspective.
Some of our favorite Videos:
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When a very young gopher tortoise meets a giant named Kyle ...
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A scene from River Oaks Preserve in May 2025
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This video was created by FGCU Civic Engagement students who participated in our first Adopt-A-Burrow. These students weeded, planted, watered and nurtured the area around the burrow to maximize the habitat for the resident gopher tortoise. As they progressed with the project, the gopher tortoise started "supervising" their work by hanging out on the apron of the burrow. Their final project was creating this video.
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In case you missed it, this was video captured by Philip Buchanan after a quick, but heavy January rainstorm at River Oaks Preserve.
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Find Of The Month
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Community Partners
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
Our outreach is possible with the generous support of our sponsors!
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