Photo: Volunteer Jean Belknap sifts through dirt and shells in search of Indian artifacts during a dig Thursday at the Otter Mound historical preserve on Marco Island. The dig, overseen by archeologist John Beriault of the Archeological and Historical Conservancy based in Davie, Fla., coincided with the planting of hundreds of native plants following the recent removal of exotics that were choking the preserve. The planting was overseen by Melissa Hennig, principal environment specialist with the Conservation Collier Program. - Marco, FL

Volunteer Jean Belknap sifts through dirt and shells in search of Indian artifacts during a dig Thursday at the Otter Mound historical preserve on Marco Island. The dig, overseen by archeologist John Beriault of the Archeological and Historical Conservancy based in Davie, Fla., coincided with the planting of hundreds of native plants following the recent removal of exotics that were choking the preserve. The planting was overseen by Melissa Hennig, principal environment specialist with the Conservation Collier Program.

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