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Saneka's Legacy OUR MISSION
Who We Are
We love what we do and it shows. Saneka's Legacy Corp is dedicated to bringing life back to degraded landscapes, bringing once lost ecosystems back to native wildlife, and improving species populations by restoring, reviving, and conserving habitat. Most importantly we want to spread awareness to the communities on how to best enjoy what nature has to offer without impacting and changing the diverse ecosystem's to fit our recreational needs.
Every ecosystem is unique and comes with its own challenges. That’s why we are dedicated to educating the public on why each unique habitat is important and worth preserving. Whether it’s a small creek or vast forest, each serves a purpose and each can be enjoyed without damaging the fragile communities they hold.
Our Mobile Education Center is
Under Construction
We are so EXCITED to share that thanks to the support and donation from Surfing's Evolution & Preservation Foundation we have been able to purchase what will soon be our mobile education center. We will use this center for outreach, events, and to store supplies/haul items for our habitat restorations.
Our Approach
What can you do?
* Plant native species for pollinators.
* Reduce or eliminate your contribution to the use of pesticides.
* Word of mouth, spread awarness and inspire others to make a change!
* Support local bees and beekeepers. Call your local bee keeper's association.
* Conserve and recycle- use less and reduce your carbon impact.
* Support the work of environmental groups promoting conservation and protection for pollinators.
* Become a member and help fund our projects that make a difference
Top 10 things to know when planting.
1. NO invasives!
2. No Fertilizers, they harm waterways and lakes.
3. Pesticides kill not only pests but many pollinators and beneficial insects. Plant species that are natural pest repellents like marigolds and mint.
4. Include host plants and nectar plants.
5. Plant smart. Tallest plants in back, short up front. Select contrasting colors and varieties.
6. Have an irrigation system set up for proper watering.
7. Surround plants you want protected by pest reisitant species.
8. Know what the plants need, Soil requirements, sun requirements, nourishment.
9. Keep your hollow type stem plants uncut over winter for pollinators using them for shelter and nesting.
10. Plant groundcover in addition to flowers.
If you build it, they will come.
One of the reasons why many species have declining populations is due to our buildings becoming less and less wildlife friendly. Mass development removed many potential nest sites, as well as sites wildlife naturally relied on for shelter. Due to this fact, our gardens are crucial to many species. You can use many old materials you have lying around the house to help restore some much needed nesting areas for wildlife: garden furniture, scrap wood, old mailboxes, scrap pallets, or pieces from your old patio furniture.
Try to remeber when adding nesting boxes, ponds, or shelter sites in your yard, you are adding it for the wildlife not yourself. Animals do not need fancy birdhouses that look like cottages or replicas of your house. Once you see possible activity, Leave it alone! Wildlife will abandon their young due to human disturbance.
Remember to plan for predators, secure your nesting boxes high enough where predators can't get an easy meal.
When creating shelters or nests, make the openings for your specific targets.
Remeber to clean out the nesting boxes. Mites, lice, and parasites can build up from old use.
Invite wildlife to your yard
There are many types of wildlife that will be attracted to and benefit your garden.
Butterflies, bees, and birds aid in pollination.
Bats, Birds, centipedes, ladybugs, toads and frogs assist with pest control. Ladybugs are attracted to plants like chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, marigold and sweet alyssum. Plant these and they will come.
provide natural fertilization .
Earth worms improve soil health be sure to add a worm bin under ground.
Garter snakes provide ecological balance, be sure to add tall plants and places for them to hide.
NEVER remove wildlife from their natural areas to put into your artificial one. Create a healthy habitable ecosystem and they will come .
Artificial feeders are not needed if you plant food sources.
Do I have a successful garden?
How can you tell you have a successful garden?
you''ll know if you have a healthy garden by observing if your plants are thriving and you see a higher rate of wildlife frequent your yard.
Our top educational programs
| Food Chain | Sea Turtles | Pollution | Snakes of Florida | Bee conscience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insects! | Red tide | Shorebirds | Pelicans | Sand dunes and their vegetation |
| Walking on history | Life Box | Ocean Habitats | Recycling | Monarchs |
| What's Wild | Animal Tracks | Which Niche | Natural working relationships | Invasives! |
