Calusa Island Update
There are few places in Southwest Florida where evidence of people of the Late Archaic period through modern times is … Continued
Osprey Nesting Update
In March of 2019 we announced that five osprey pair were incubating eggs in nests on our grounds and we … Continued
Last Parcel of Land on Mound Key Bought by Lee County
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, appointed by the King of Spain to advance interests in Florida, set foot on Mound Key … Continued
Impacts of Climate on the Life History of Clams
Clams are a popular food choice in Southwest Florida. Clam chowder, seafood pasta, stuffed clams – the delicious options are … Continued
As We Learn, We Teach
Two new publications are in print as of April, 2019: a chapter by Karen Walker, Bill Marquardt, Lee Newsom, and … Continued
Update: Calusa Island Monitoring
Around the world archaeologists and historians are documenting sea level rise impacts on archaeological and historical sites and creating projects … Continued
A Visit to Fort San Antón de Carlos
“Deep within my heart lies a melody — a song of old San Antón. Where in dreams I live with … Continued
An Ancient Pineland Shoreline
From February 27 through March 11, archaeologists and RRC volunteers excavated at the Pineland site near the corner of Waterfront … Continued
New Findings on Mound Key
From January 9 through February 9, 2017, a team of archaeologists from the Florida Museum of Natural History and the … Continued
Plants and People
In the September (2015) newsletter, we announced a new project supported by the National Science Foundation. In June, field work … Continued