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Jay Watch appreciation event participants standing in front of a building.
A Florida Scrub-Jay Day at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
February 01, 2023 — In 2022, we held the Jay Watch appreciation event at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Close up pf a Florida Scrub-Jay in flight.
Community Science is Saving the Florida Scrub-Jay
February 01, 2023 — How is Jay Watch information used? In land management, policy work, and outreach initiatives.
A clinic staff member carefully holds a Bald Eagle in her arms as the team prepares to care for the injured raptor.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Celebrates 700 Eagle Release Milestone
January 26, 2023 — A rehabilitated Bald Eagle is returned back to the wild.
Screen shot of Zoom call
Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change Isn’t Just for the Birds
January 23, 2023 — Small businesses and entrepreneurs are creating jobs while improving the resilience of local communities and beyond.
Conservation Leadership Initiative students visit bird-banding sites to learn more about research and conservation. Photo shows students gathered around a table where someone holds a bird.
Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative Welcomes the Class of 2022-23
January 17, 2023 — Every year, the Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) welcomes 25 Florida college students and 25 Audubon chapter mentors into the program. We strive to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders through building relationships, networking, and creating experiential learning opportunities. This year’s class represents 16 different Florida colleges and 16 local Audubon Chapters, covering regions from the Panhandle to South Florida and everywhere in between.
An aerial view of the restored wetland at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrates 1,000 Acres of Restoration
January 17, 2023 — We are grateful to our staff, partners, and donors who have made this milestone possible.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
White birds in a green swamp
Recent Land Acquisitions and Easements are Investments into Florida's Future
January 17, 2023
Hurricane debris piled up on a beach.
Hurricane Ian Shines a Light on Resiliency Planning Needs
January 13, 2023
An American Bittern looks up from grassy marshland.
Happy Birthday to One of Florida’s Best Ideas: Florida’s Water Management Districts Turn 50
January 13, 2023
Wood Stork Monitoring Flight Shows Nests at the Sanctuary
January 13, 2023 — Nesting and roosting activity were observed at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Wood Stork colony on January 10, 2023.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary