Nature calendar donates to Sanibel Sea School
Jim Fowler, publisher of The Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar, recently donated $500 to the Sanibel Sea School. It marked the 36th annual donation to a conservation organization. Since first publishing in 1988, it has become a tradition each fall to donate a portion of the calendar proceeds to one organization listed inside the rear cover. To date, about $28,689 has been donated. The Sanibel Sea School was selected because of its hands-on educational programs about the local ocean environment. Fowler stated, “With 70% of the earth’s surface covered by oceans, it is imperative we learn about the plants and animals in this water ecosystem. The Sanibel Sea School provides various programs tailored to all age groups and interest. Their efforts to involve disadvantaged and at-risk children in ocean educational programs is to be applauded. Spending a day at the ocean can be an unforgettable life-changing experience for a child or teen.”