A white wading bird on a stick in a field

News From Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

See below for news highlights and stories. 
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary News
Two white birds in the swamp.
Photographer-in-Residence Exhibit
November 28, 2023 — See the Sanctuary through the eyes of these fine artists from Feb. 2 through December 30, 2024.
Photo of adult bobcat and kitten.
Monitoring Mammals for Conservation
November 08, 2023 — More than 930,000 photos have already provided valuable information on mammal populations in the Sanctuary since 2013.
Wading bird in a swamp.
NEW Hours, Tours, and More in Store for '23-24 Season
October 20, 2023 — From December 16 through April 30, visiting hours are extended until 5 p.m.
A graph showing rainfall amounts each August since 2004
Rainfall and Water Levels for August 2023
September 22, 2023 — Rainfall recorded at the Sanctuary in August was 10 percent lower than average.
Wading birds in a wetland.
Corkscrew Works in the Community to Share Lessons Learned
September 21, 2023 — Wetland restoration discussions are underway at Bonita Bay community.
A young man standing in front of the U.S. Capitol
Standoff in the Swamp Sends Young Photographer to the Capitol
September 18, 2023 — Estero High School student Storm Childress' image wins annual art contest.
Three people posing outdoors
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Taps Shawn Clem, PhD, for Director of Conservation
August 30, 2023 — The promotion coincides with Clem's 18th year with Audubon.
Aerial view of a wetland
Corkscrew Conservation Team Visits St. Johns River
August 16, 2023 — Audubon and Water Management District staff continue a collaborative discussion of ways to improve our management of Carolina willow.