News From Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

February 14, 2024 — Attend our special Earth Day events on April 22 as part of your Birdathon and have a chance to win cool prizes.

January 10, 2024 — In 1954, brave voices in our community spoke up to save ancient trees from the threat of the axe and saw. Thanks to their efforts, today we protect 13,000-plus acres in Southwest Florida as a haven for plants, animals, and people.

December 19, 2023 — While this bird will not make the return trip, others like it are informing researchers of their needs through tracking devices.

December 12, 2023 — After a dry October, the Sanctuary experienced twice the average amount of rainfall in November.

December 12, 2023 — The Sanctuary’s biodiversity inspires visiting researchers from around the nation and world.

December 11, 2023 — The shorebird was detected by a station at Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, in July.

December 08, 2023 — The Immokalee resident visited the Sanctuary as an elementary student. It left a lasting impression.

December 05, 2023 — In 1954, brave voices in our community spoke up to save ancient trees from the threat of the axe and saw. Thanks to their efforts, today we protect 13,000-plus acres in Southwest Florida as a haven for plants, animals, and people.

December 05, 2023 — As development continues to rapidly advance in Southwest Florida, conservation of Western Everglades habitat is more important than ever—particularly in the 70,000-acre Corkscrew Watershed, home of the more than 13,000 acres of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

November 29, 2023 — The $30,000 grant will support efforts underway at the Western Everglades Research Center.