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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary News
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Dry Fall Months Keep Swamp Water Levels Lower than Average
December 09, 2025 — The conservation team recorded 21 percent less rainfall than average for the water year thus far.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Awarded $100K from the Collier Community Foundation
October 29, 2025 — Funds needed to transform the aging campus and enhance learning opportunities.
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Collier Community Foundation Celebrates Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Leadership in Conservation and Education with Two Gifts
October 24, 2025 — Major grants a step forward for the Sanctuary's conservation mission.
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Migrating Common Nighthawk Tagged in Northern Maine Recorded at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
October 07, 2025 — The Motus Wildlife Tracking Station detected the bird in mid-September.
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Southeastern Sunflowers in Bloom along Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
October 04, 2025 — Visitors encouraged to film or photograph this unique Florida fall occurrence. All plants are protected—do not pick.
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Look Back and Look Forward at Conservation Land Funding in Southwest Florida
September 24, 2025 — Lee and Collier counties’ paths diverge for future funding.
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