Galt Island Archaeology and History
Galt Island rises from Pine Island Sound about 2.5 miles northwest of St. James City. The island originally consisted of … Continue
Mute Witnesses to Pineland’s Past
A paradox presents itself frequently at the Calusa Heritage Trail as visitors gripping the newest smart phones express pleasure that … Continue
The Belle Glade Monumental Landscape
As readers of this newsletter know, the Calusa who lived on the southwest Florida coast were accomplished engineers and builders … Continue
Restored parcel explodes with native plants, wildlife
As our readers know, five acres of land were added to the Randell Research Center in 2015 thanks to the … Continue
Irma’s Impacts
Plants flowering at the wrong time of year suggest the approach of a powerful wind. Dolphins inexplicably abandon the harbor. … Continue
The Strangler Fig
The Atlas of Florida Plants lists 11 members of the genus Ficus as vouchered in Florida and notes that only … Continue
RRC Featured In Island Findings Video
See how the Calusa influenced today’s Fort Myers and Sanibal Island environment and where to learn more about Calusa history … Continue
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 … Continue
Three New Interpretive Signs Installed on the Calusa Heritage Trail
On March 25 at Calusa Heritage Day, we opened an extended Calusa Heritage Trail allowing visitors to view the intact … Continue
Sear Family Endowment Sponsors Field Trips to Pineland
For students from impoverished homes, school field trips may be their only access to the community beyond their neighborhoods. Research … Continue