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An aerial view of sunflowers blooming at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Gears Up for 70th Anniversary Celebration with Vision for the Future
January 16, 2024 — Since the first land purchase in 1954, Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has become a leader in Southwest Florida conservation.
A group photo of the CLI students.
CLI Program Launches New Year at Audubon Florida Assembly
January 16, 2024 — Every fall, the Conservation Leadership Initiative welcomes 25 Florida college students and 25 Audubon chapter mentors.
water flowing into a drainage grate in the pavement.
Reflecting on Land and Water Wins of 2023, Looking Ahead to 2024
January 16, 2024 — These accomplishments come from long-standing and consistent engagement by Audubon’s Everglades team and partner organizations.
A flamingo stands in the water, with pelicans and terns in the foreground.
Flamingos Flock to Florida After Hurricane Idalia
January 16, 2024 — Have you seen flamingos this year?
Snowy Plover on the sand.
When Hurricanes and Coastal Construction Alter Bird Habitat – How Do They Fare?
January 16, 2024 — Even if the perfect breeding and foraging habitat exists, birds today must contend with disturbance from people, pets, and predators like coyotes and crows.
Julie Wraithmell
Winter Naturalist: Letter from Executive Director Julie Wraithmell
January 16, 2024
Heidi McCree.
Winter Naturalist: Letter from Board Chair Heidi McCree
January 16, 2024
Black-and-white photo of a man wading in a swamp
Celebrating a 70 Year Legacy of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Winter Wren standing in brown grass.
Audubon Florida Staff Fan Out Across the State for Annual Christmas Bird Count
January 10, 2024 — The Christmas Bird Count initiative represents one of the longest-running community science projects in the country.
Six headshots of young professionals.
What Next Generation Conservation Leaders Want You to Know
January 09, 2024 — by Steffanie Munguía, National Audubon Society Board Member