At Hector A. Cafferata Elementary School, we believe in hands-on learning that empowers students to make a difference in their world. Through a special partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), our Kindergarten through Fifth graders are taking action to protect Florida’s fragile coastal ecosystems one mangrove at a time.
Throughout the school year, students will care for and nurture 100 mangrove plants while learning about the mangrove life cycle and the critical role these plants play in coastal conservation.
At the end of the year, our fifth-grade students will leave their mark on Florida’s coastal shores by planting the mangroves their school community has nurtured throughout the year.