North Port and our surrounding areas are composed of a diverse range of natural communities, often referred to as habitat: scrub, scrubby flatwoods, mesic hammocks, mesic (pine) flatwoods and freshwater wetlands, that are experiencing daily alteration or destruction as a result of development.
Conservation of undeveloped land amidst development preserves wildlife habitat, threatened and/or endangered species and biodiversity; maintains scenic landscape for people; helps reduce flooding; helps filter water/improve water quality; and maintains the tree canopy and native vegetation that serve as filters for our air.
Conserving land increases property values near these greenspaces too.
When we conserve land, all living things win.
Research indicates that it is not necessarily how much time is spent in nature, or how much is learned about the environment that fosters love and respect for our wild lands ... it is the having of a positive experience in nature that creates emotional connection.
This is how we create a conservation ethic in young and old alike.
Visit us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to view learn more about our local flora and fauna, view educational videos and guest speaker presentation recordings and get up to date information on our land conservation efforts and successes.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ECnorthport
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/npconservancy/
YouTube:
WAYS TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE LAND
There are several ways for a conservancy to obtain and permanently protect/conserve land:
(1) Sale and purchase;
(2) Acceptance of a land donation;
(3) Receipt of a bequest in the estate planning process (such as in a last will and testament) or
(4) Entry into an agreement for a conservation easement, which is a way to protect land while keeping it in private ownership, and which are generally placed on large parcels of land or acreage.
Whether you want to keep your land, donate it or sell it, we are willing to explore your conservation opportunities with you.
Barbara is a University of Florida Master Naturalist, a Florida Registered Paralegal and the Founder of the Conservancy. Barbara grew up in Charlotte County and moved to North Port in 2002. She has concentrated experience in real estate and corporate law.
Ann Niednagel became a Facilitator at The STEM Connection in Indianapolis, Indiana in the fall of 2021. She earned her masters of education from Indiana University and taught middle school in Perry Township. Most recently she facilitated environmental education lessons as Outdoor Ann in public and private schools for over 15 years. She served on the board of the Environmental Education Association of Indiana, EEAI and is one of the founding committee members of Indiana Children and Nature Network, ICAN. Ann’s personal mission is to foster the sense of wonder that’s found outdoors.
Charlene's passion is wildlife and she has spent a great deal of her professional career working to protect, preserve and educate others about our natural world and why we need to protect it.
In her career she has worked for the Miami Metrozoo and Disney's Animal Kingdom where education was an integral part of her responsibility as well as daily care of animals. Thereafter she continued educating the public through her fishing/ecotour business in the Florida Keys where she had a USCG 100 Ton Master Captain license for 15 years. Locally she continued her fishing/ecotour business around Boca Grande and captained the ecotour boat KATARA for 5 years.
Volunteer work has also always been an integral part of her life. She has volunteered at the Marathon Wild Bird Center and Dolphin Plus in The Florida Keys, Mote Marine Laboratory, Rio Laguertos Mexico Flamingo Banding Project, Sarasota Audubon, Wildlife Center of Venice, Peace River Wildlife Center, and Friends of the Pelicans.
In 2022 she started the Englewood Nature Friends page on Facebook as a platform for Englewood neighbors to share information about location wildlife.
Sean’s employment background has been in non-profit finance and accounting. He worked for a non-profit social services company in Philadelphia, PA for about 20 years, and was Director of Finance and Operations at the time he left. He was then Financial Manager for a healthcare/hospital system for a few years before moving to the Tallahassee, FL area in 2021. He then moved to North Port in 2022. He currently works for the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, a department of Florida State University, in a part-time accounting role (https://www.fnai.org).
Prior to volunteering with us, his volunteer time has been spent with:
· A senior housing development in New Jersey.
· The American Legion in North Port Estates (event set up and management).
Sean enjoys doing "boots on the ground" work that produces tangible results.
Luci moved to North Port in 2014 from Pennsylvania. She is originally from New Jersey.
Now semi-retired, Luci previously worked in Elementary Education and Special Education in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, in an administrative position for Hewlett Packard and in computer sales for New MMI.
Since moving to Florida she has started her own businesses: One Putt Designs (a ladies golf jewelry business) and Your Photo Your Gift (a custom photo gift business). Find both at: https://www.oneputtdesigns.com/
Prior to volunteering with us, her time has been spent with:
· Special Olympics (coaching/management for Lycoming Co. in PA for 20 years
· Coaching for Sarasota County Special Olympics for 10 years
· White Deer Golf Course Board
· Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Advisory Committee
· The Environmental Conservancy of North Port And Surrounding Areas
Luci loves her dogs, the outdoors and painting and creating.
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Jennifer Krajcir provides environmental consulting that works for you, whether you've already purchased a parcel to build on, or are planning to.
Services include:
Gopher Tortoise Surveys Permitting County/FWC Coordination Relocation .
Environmental Evaluation Assessment for building / clearing permits Assessment for rezoning
Wetland Identification / Delineation Protected Species Habitat Mapping Feasibility Study .
Waterfront Property Dock / Seawall Mangrove Trimming Coastal Construction Control Line(CCCL) .
Protected Species Protected Species Burrowing Owl Permitting Florida Scrub Jay Surveys Bald Eagle Management Plans Bald Eagle Monitoring
To learn more visit http://www.suncoasteco.com/
941-303-3745
Robin Hagan (RH Photo Adventures) is a University of Florida trained Florida Master Naturalist, avid outdoor photographer and local hiking guide. She also participates as a Hike Ambassador for the Gals Who Hike Florida Facebook group.
To learn more, review Robin's upcoming event schedule and photography work, visit:
www.rhphotoadventures.com or www.instagram.com/rh_photoadventures/or https://www.facebook.com/RHPhotoAdventures
Attorney Holmes and his paralegal Debi Lantzer Stout provide in-kind legal services in the handling of our land acquisition transactions.
Attorney Holmes practices in the areas of
Asset Protection, Business & Corporate, Litigation, Local Government, Physician Services and Real Estate.
To learn more visit:
https://www.facebook.com/FarrLaw
941-639-1158
McKeithen Growers. Inc. of Myakka City is our go-to tree supplier. To view their list of available trees and services, visit their website at mckeithengrowers.com, inquire via email eddie@mckeithen.net or telephone 941-232-9377.
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STARTING 7/25/24 WE HAVE A MATCHING DONOR
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