Welcome to Calusa Land Trust and Nature Preserve of Pine Island, Inc.

Preserving Pine Island’s Natural Beauty

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Calusa Land Trust (CLT) is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of the Pine Island region by acquiring, managing, and preserving, in perpetuity, land that is environmentally sensitive or historically significant. The CLT also seeks to foster public appreciation and understanding of the environment and our shared history.

Our Accomplishments

Together, we have accomplished acquiring, preserving & restoring many
special Pine Island natural areas for future generations to enjoy & respect.

77
Parcels Acquired & Conserved
2000
Acres of Mangroves Protected Forever
2412
Acres of Native Habitats Preserved & Being Restored

Our Activities

Photo: CLT

Acquire Lands

We secure lands that are environmentally vital & historically significant to preserve them for future generations.

Photo: CLT

Preserve Habitats

We actively manage lands to ensure habitat conservation through restoration & sustainable practices.

Photo: CLT

Engage Community

We work with local communities to foster appreciation & understanding of the natural environment.

Join us for Upcoming Events

We sponsor regular & special events for stewardship, fundraising, community & guided paddles. Here are links to 3 of our up-coming events & more are given on our FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/calusalandtrust/

A Word about Saving Pine Island

From The Climate Guru, Brent Probinsky – Podcast 19, February 12, 2025​