Burrowing Owl Habitat Dedication Ceremony Friday in Cape
The city of Cape Coral invites the community to a Burrowing Owl Habitat Dedication Ceremony Friday, April 16, at 601 N.W. 4th Ave., at 9:00 a.m. This event celebrates the successful purchase and preservation of land for burrowing owl habitats.
This initiative, funded by a $900,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, marks a historic step in protecting Florida’s largest population of burrowing owls. The grant covered property acquisitions, appraisals, surveys, and initial maintenance. The city has also partnered with Big Waters Land Trust to ensure the protection of these habitats.
A sign will be unveiled during the ceremony to mark the newly preserved lots as safe havens for burrowing owls. With over 2,500 burrows in Cape Coral, these efforts support a vital part of the local ecosystem and demonstrate the City’s commitment to wildlife conservation.
The city has worked closely with Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife to maintain and monitor these habitats. Residents and wildlife enthusiasts are encouraged to attend this celebration of conservation success.