The Guardians of Martin County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping shape a positive future for Martin County.
Our guiding principle is “Live Responsibly, Protect Our Future.”
Where to Hike, See Trees and Explore Nature in Martin County
There are lots of opportunities to get outside and explore trees & the natural world in Martin County. Here are 35 of the largest, most notable and publicly-accessible.
Latest News
Podcast Episode 13: Lake Okeechobee and Audubon Florida
The Guardians are pleased to announce the release the next in our series of podcasts. Join Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun as he and Audubon Florida’s Paul Gray talk about…
Guardians of Martin County: Protecting the “Martin County Difference” in 2026
In a recent In Focus interview on WQCS Public Media, Greg Braun, Executive Director of the Guardians of Martin County, discussed the organization’s long-standing role in protecting responsible growth, water…
Remembering Eric Thomas Wesel
We are so very sad about Eric’s passing. He had recently joined our Board of Directors after many years of volunteer work adding significant impact to the Guardians’ mission to…
Podcast Episode 12: Indian Riverkeeper Jim Moir
The Guardians of Martin County are pleased to release a new podcast featuring Executive Director Greg Braun’s discussion with Indian Riverkeeper Jim Moir. Click below to listen on Spotify (or…
Everglades Defense Fund
Fifty-six years ago, Marjory Stoneman Douglas founded Friends of the Everglades as a grassroots effort to preserve and protect the world’s sole everglades ecosystem. Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun had…
The results of the Guardians Western Lands Study
The results of the Guardians Western Lands Study are accessible at: Summary Report | Technical Report
Projects We Support
Everglades Defense Fund
Fifty-six years ago, Marjory Stoneman Douglas founded Friends of the Everglades as a grassroots effort to preserve and protect the world’s sole everglades ecosystem. Guardians Executive Director Greg Braun had…
Loxa-Lucie Headwaters Initiative Presentation on Video
Watch and learn all about this exciting land conservation project that focuses on land that is East of I-95 and West of Hobe Sound in Martin County.
Help Save Our Wildlife & Increase Driver Safety
Please make a Tax-Deductible Donation for the "Wildlife Mortality Study".
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