Conservation Collier

Work and camp at the beautiful Pepper Ranch Preserve north of Lake Trafford in Southwest Florida! 🌼 This 2,655-acre preserve is a working cattle ranch and has miles of hiking, horseback riding & mountain biking trails to explore. A true nature lover paradise!

We are seeking camp host(s) to work from October 25, 2026 -April 2027 with option to stay through May. This position will oversee a 10-site tent-only campground and a group campsite. Campers are allowed Friday-Saturday nights. RV space provided with full hook-up; in return the host would assist with cleaning a small bathroom facility, working in visitor center, cleaning fire pits and picnic tables, and maintaining a short hiking trail near the campground. Couples would be required to work 30 hours per week, 20 hours for single.

🌿 How to apply: Please send your resume(s) and a picture of your RV to [email protected]
If selected, a background check & fingerprinting will be required at no charge.

Meet the Lubber Grasshopper! 🦗 These native grasshoppers are often mistaken as an invasive species, but they’re a natural part of Florida’s ecosystems and an important part of the food web. They are a food source for birds, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife 🐦‍⬛🦝🐸

Lubbers go through quite the transformation as they grow. Young lubbers (called nymphs) start out small, black and often stay together in large groups. As they mature, they develop their bright orange, yellow and black coloration, warning predators they taste unpleasant. Adult lubbers have wings, but they are mostly used for display and communication. It is most common to see Lubbers from Spring into Summer. Love them or not, they are an important native species!🦗🌼