Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogBriggs Boardwalk After IrmaA lot’s been happening at the walk this season. The walk has had to survive a fire, a massive hurricane, and the inevitable wearing down of…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogGators, Tortoises, and Snakes at Briggs BoardwalkWe see and sometimes hear a number of reptiles at Briggs. One reptile that gets everyone’s attention is Smiley — our name for our resident…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogRecent Sights at BriggsIn the last two weeks, we’ve seen a bunch of nifty things at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Briggs Boardwalk [see end of story for…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogBriggs Boardwalk in BloomIt’s late June and the Briggs Boardwalk is again ablaze with numerous flowers from native perennial plants. Here are pictures of some of…Jul 5, 2016Jul 5, 2016
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogRecent Otter Sightings at Briggs BoardwalkThe pictures below show a pair of otters right on Briggs Boardwalk on April 18, 2016. The pictures were taken by Cecelia Henderson, a…Apr 20, 2016Apr 20, 2016
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogThe Burn at Briggs BoardwalkPart of the land that Briggs Boardwalk winds through is a scrub habitat. This habitat’s ground is made up of relatively loose sands. The…Mar 21, 2016Mar 21, 2016
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogIt’s Baby Gator Time at BriggsWe have been noticing 7 baby gators who were born to Smiley, our resident gator, on the big pond at Briggs.Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogBobcats at Briggs BoardwalkBy Conservancy Volunteer Robert SchultheisJan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogRiver Otters Cavort at Briggs BoardwalkWhen you visit Briggs Boardwalk, you might see a number of mammals. Some past actors include white-tailed deer, black bear, bobcat…Nov 11, 2015Nov 11, 2015
Robert SchultheisinThe Briggs BlogBriggs BoardwalkA walk through the wild Florida of oldOct 19, 2015Oct 19, 2015