The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Embraces Corporate Social Responsibility

A growing number of companies and organizations are implementing business practices centered on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Group meetings, conferences and incentives can be an extension of these efforts when they incorporate eco-minded group activities such as organized beach clean-ups. Many group volunteering and donation opportunities throughout the area can help support your group's Corporate Social Responsibility mission.

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is committed to providing meeting professionals with just the right CSR opportunity for your group. The local visitor and convention bureau embraces conservation and sustainability from both a people and planet perspective, and they are happy to have you join them by adding a rewarding CSR project to your meeting or incentive agenda. For assistance, please contact CSR specialist Pam Brown at pbrown@leegov.com or 239-338-3500.

Island Incentive Meeting Offer

While planning your CSR project, check out this special offer and see how you can receive a 5% credit on the total actualized room revenue on any meeting or conference held between May 1, 2010 and December 15, 2010. Read more about this offer.

Group Volunteering Opportunities

The following local non-profit organizations offer CSR-friendly group volunteering and/or donation opportunities:

CALUSA NATURE CENTER & PLANETARIUM
Mission: Develop better public awareness and appreciation of the unique natural systems and wildlife in Southwest Florida.
Group Activities: Painting, cleaning, butterfly garden maintenance, trail maintenance. More opportunities available if group is willing to buy materials.
Address: 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Phone: 239-275-3435
Website: www.calusanature.com

CAYO COSTA STATE PARK
Mission: Provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring the natural and cultural resources.
Group Activities: Varies. Possibilities include lighthouse maintenance, exotic plant removal and coastal clean-up.
Address: Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: 941-964-0375
Website: www.floridastateparks.org/cayocosta

CREW LAND AND WATER TRUST
Mission: Preservation and stewardship of the land and water resources in and around the 60,000-acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW).
Group Activities: Trail maintenance
Address: 23998 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928
Phone: 239-657-2253
Website: www.crewtrust.org

ECHO - EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS FOR HUNGER ORGANIZATION
Mission: Assisting a global network of missionaries and development workers since 1981; currently serving agricultural workers in 180 countries.
Group Activities: Groups could donate or sponsor a special project. Groups could assist with maintenance on the demonstration farm or take a tour and spread the word to other organizations.
Address: 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Phone: 239-543-3246
Website: www.echonet.org

FLORIDA PARK SERVICE - GASPARILLA ISLAND ADMINISTRATION
Mission: Provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring the natural and cultural resources.
Group Activities: Varies. Possibilities include lighthouse maintenance, exotic plant removal and coastal clean-up.
Address: Boca Grande, Florida 33921
Phone: 941-964-0375
Website: www.floridastateparks.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Mission: Provide housing for those who cannot otherwise afford a decent place to live.
Group Activities: Possibilities include painting, assisting with construction (training provided), helping with mailings and fundraisers and sponsoring a home.
Address: 1288 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Phone: 239-652-0434
Website: www.habitat.org

LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Mission: To provide safe, clean and functional Parks & Recreation facilities.
Group Activities: Possibilities include: coastal/beach clean up, exotic plant removal, cattail removal (removing cattails from area parks), park beautification (weeding and gardening), litter control (parks and preserves), work with children’s programs, check trail markers along the Great Calusa Blueway (kayaking and paddling), assist with a special event, teach a class.
Address: 3410 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: 239-432-2159
Website: www.leeparks.org

RED CROSS - LEE COUNTY
Mission: Provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Group Activities: Varies. Please contact local office for more information.
Address: 6310 Techster Boulevard, Suite 7, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Phone: 239-278-3401
Website: www.arclcc.org

SANIBEL HISTORICAL VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
Mission: Present history of Sanibel Island to visitors.
Group Activities: Garden and outdoor maintenance, repair buildings.
Address: 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: 239-472-4648
Website: www.sanibelmuseum.org

SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL
Mission: Promote marine conservation through education and research.
Group Activities: Assist with research and sampling (observing, counting and collecting mollusks and shells).
Address: 414 Lagoon Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: 239-472-8585
Website: www.sanibelseaschool.org

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Mission: Preserving natural resources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel and Captiva islands.
Group Activities: Kayaking to clean up trash and monofilament line clean up from waterways, nursery maintenance (weeding and mulching), educational opportunities in the nature center for habitat restoration and environmental issues. Contributions gratefully accepted.
Address: 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: 239-472-2329
Website: www.sccf.org