New Flag Pole for Historic Post Office
It gives us great pleasure to announce the installation of a new flag pole at the Pineland Post Office, replacing … Continue
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 … Continue
Mason Island
Mason Island is a mangrove island located in the eastern part of Pine Island Sound about five miles northwest of … Continue
Where Did the Calusa Come From?
Visitors to the Calusa Heritage Trail often notice that the Calusa seem quite different from other Indian people in the … Continue
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 … Continue
How Old Is That Gumbo Limbo Tree?
Our grounds host many spectacular Gumbo Limbo trees but the triple-trunked, massive beauty near the South Pasture area frequently evokes … Continue
Botanizing with Marc
Visitors to the Calusa Heritage Trail come for a variety of reasons—some to learn about the archaeology, some for the … Continue
Captiva Island Geology and Archaeology
Captiva Island is a barrier island of Pine Island Sound, connected to Sanibel Island by a bridge across Wulfert Channel. … Continue
Video Tour of Randell Research Center
Learn about the Calusa Heritage Trail, the shell mounds and waterways, and the archaeological research to understand and preserve the … Continue
Update: Calusa Island Monitoring
Around the world archaeologists and historians are documenting sea level rise impacts on archaeological and historical sites and creating projects … Continue