Audubon Centers

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.
Four women stand in a line and pose for a photo in the woods. The second woman from the left is holding a hooded Bald Eagle under one arm.
Rescue Diaries: A Journey into the Marsh to Save a Juvenile Bald Eagle
September 13, 2023 — Volunteer Cheryl Merz recounts a recent rescue in St. Johns County.
A group of about 20 people stand in a grassy open area holding nets.
Center for Birds of Prey Volunteers Assemble Raptor Rescue Team
September 08, 2023 — From roadways to rooftops to back yards, the team has jumped in to help raptors in all kinds of situations.