The Calusa and Randell Research Center: An introduction
For nearly 30 years, the Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center (RRC) has worked to research, teach, and conserve the Calusa … Continue
Spring to summer transition on the Trail
Greetings from the Calusa Heritage Trail! We just want to share a couple of highlights from the trail as we … Continue
Matlacha-Pine Island Fire Department Supports Calusa Heritage Trail Restoration
In 2015, with generous support from the Calusa Land Trust and Sear Family Foundation, Smith Mound was added to the … Continue
Remembering Chuck Blanchard
In Chuck Blanchard’s mind, if you want to know the Calusa, you’ve got to be like the Calusa. So, Blanchard, … Continue
Spotlight from the Calusa Heritage Trail
From the time of the Calusa and later historic fishing rancheros, to one of the earliest recreational fishing industries in … Continue
Helping Hands: Strength and Resilience in Community Partnerships at the RRC
Living with and adjusting to weather events, sea level fluctuations, and community change has always been a part of southwest … Continue
Team work at the Cattle Drive and Jamboree
Teamwork makes the outreach dream work! At this year’s Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at … Continue
Resilience in nature: Red-bellied woodpeckers of Pineland
Resilience can mean many things to different folks. At the Calusa Heritage Trail, we are continuously inspired by watching what … Continue
Hurricane Surprise: A native groundcover plant emerges
Here in southwest Florida, we know that major hurricanes can upend our daily lives and routines leading to weeks, months, … Continue
Saying farewell and see you soon to Annisa Karim
Today we say farewell to Annisa Karim as she leaves our team to continue to expand her career as a … Continue