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Green Wall Project
North Captiva is a rare place — a barrier island defined by its natural beauty, open views, and the balance between people and nature. As the island continues to evolve, the Green Wall Project was created to help preserve that character while thoughtfully integrating residential areas, local businesses, and shared public spaces.
The Green Wall Project establishes living visual buffers, created by closely planted native trees, to soften the appearance of commercial areas when viewed from nearby homes, roads, and public corridors. Rather than fences or hard structures, these living walls grow naturally over time, blending into the island landscape while enhancing habitat, shade, and privacy.
This project is built through cooperation and community, bringing together property owners, local businesses, volunteers, donors, and the North Captiva Conservation & Beautification Foundation, in a shared effort to protect the visual and environmental integrity of the island
First Installation: Island Club of North Captiva — Rum Road
The first Green Wall installation is located at the Island Club of North Captiva along Rum Road.
For this phase, 60 native calusa trees are being planted around the Island Club property to create a natural landscape barrier between the club’s commercial operations and the surrounding homes and roadway. A generous local homeowner — who wishes to remain anonymous — donated all 60 calusa plants to make this installation possible.
The Island Club and its staff are partnering in the planting, irrigation, and long-term care of the trees to ensure successful establishment and healthy growth into a mature green wall over time.
This installation serves as a pilot project and model for future Green Wall installations across the island.
A Growing Island-Wide Vision
The Green Wall Project is part of a broader effort to thoughtfully integrate commercial spaces into North Captiva’s natural setting. Additional sites are being evaluated in cooperation with other local businesses where living landscape buffers can enhance the experience for residents, guests, and visitors.
As these green walls mature, they will:
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Preserve the island’s visual character
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Provide natural screening without hard barriers
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Improve native habitat and shade
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Support North Captiva’s long-term conservation goals
About the North Captiva Conservation & Beautification Foundation
Founded in 2020, the North Captiva Conservation & Beautification Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the island’s wildlife, habitat, and natural character, while also supporting projects that enhance the beauty and enjoyment of North Captiva for everyone.
The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of North Captiva residents and business owners committed to conservation-driven, community-based solutions.
All contributions are tax-deductible and directly support conservation and beautification projects like the Green Wall Project.
Support the Green Wall Project
Community support makes projects like this possible. Donations help fund native plant materials, installation support, irrigation, and future Green Wall locations across the island.
Together, we can preserve North Captiva’s beauty while thoughtfully supporting the businesses and spaces that serve our community
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