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Thursday, December 08, 2022
From Supplying Office Equipment to Medical Supplies, Find Out How You Can Help Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge needs your help to meet its mission. Check out the list of needs below: - 4 Newer model laptops - 24 Matching conference chairs (stackable and foldable chairs would be welcomed as well) - Office conference table and matching chairs - Reception or small retail check out desk - Portable room dividers (5 panels) - Medical and surgical supplies If you can help or know of a company upgrading equipment or going out of business, please contact Denise Song at
Tuesday, August 23, 2022Local Volunteers Needed for International Coastal Cleanup
Saltwater Restaurants and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism is excited to host the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 8-10AM. For over 35 years, Ocean Conservancy has held the International Coastal Cleanup® which is a global event that prides itself in, “harnessing the power of people to fight ocean trash.” The goal of the cleanup is to remove as much trash and debris from local beaches and there are multiple locations where volunteers of all ages can participate. Join our
Friday, April 22, 2022Bit-Wizards Be the Magic Foundation Partners With Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
As part of its 2022 philanthropic initiatives, the Be the Magic Foundation Board of Directors selected the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as one of 12 nonprofit partners for the year. The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s mission is education, conservation, and rehabilitation for the welfare of Florida’s natural fauna. As part of the new partnership, Executive Director Crystie Baker and her four-legged assistant, Landlord the Gopher tortoise, paid a visit to the staff at Bit-Wizards and spoke to the team
Monday, June 07, 2021HomeFi Digital Mortgage Announces Winner of Donation Giveaway
During the Chamber's May 27 Progressive Business After Hours, HomeFi Digital Mortgage gave away a $100 donation to the charity of the winner's choice. The winner was Adam York of Congruence Talent Solutions, and his choice was to split the donation between the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and Kohltan Ward #KohltanStrongForever. HomeFi Digital Mortgage will make a donation of $50 each in Adam's name.
Monday, May 17, 2021Sunday's Child Tours Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge & New Digital Radiology Equipment
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge recently hosted founding members and board of directors from Sunday’s Child to tour the new radiology suite located on our campus located at 3051 Cloptons Circle, in Navarre. The addition of new digital radiology equipment was made possible by grants awarded to ECWR from Sunday’s Child and the Levin Family Foundation. The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is the rehabilitation facility for native Florida fauna and serves Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties. The
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Receives $10,000 to Support Pelican Rehabilitation Center
Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. has donated $10,000 to cover the rehabilitation costs for pelicans that have become injured or orphaned along the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area. The funds will assist with the treatment costs at Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (ECWR) where trained specialists work to help the pelicans heal with their injury and be returned back to their environment. ECWR Asst. Executive Director Denise Song said that the donation is especially important for the conservation of the brown pelicans
Monday, March 22, 2021Join Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge for an Earth Day Celebration
Join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 17, 2021, as we celebrate Earth Day's 51st Annual Event. This year’s theme is “ReStore Our Earth.” Earth Day is a time to enjoy the lovely scent of fresh air, clean up some litter, plant a tree, or simply enjoy companionship of the plants and animals that surround us every day. Earth Day reminds us to take care of our planet, connect with nature and ECWR’s first Earth Day event hopes to inspire that connection with the natural world in a fun,
