Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Two white flowers with a tangle of roots on a tree trunk.
The "Super" Ghost Orchid Now Blooming
June 24, 2024 — The first blossoms of the 2024 season were photographed on June 22. The orchid's last blossom was observed on Sept. 5.
Line graph showing water levels for 2024 compared to averages since 2000.
2024 Water Year Report
June 06, 2024 — Above-average rainfall through the winter kept our water levels above the usual expected range.
Aerial view of an elevated wooden structure with an antenna in a wetland
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Hosts Annual Science Forum
May 29, 2024 — Three Audubon staff members presented during the forum.
Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum Presentation Summaries
May 29, 2024 — The following summaries were curated from presentations shared during the 2024 Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum.
Aerial view of treetops with birds nesting.
Wood Stork Nesting Update: May 2024
May 17, 2024 — No wading bird nesting activity was observed at the historic Corkscrew rookery in 2024.
A young man wearing a uniform holds a broom on a boardwalk.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lucas Vincent
May 16, 2024 — Bright Futures scholarship holder served as a boardwalk sweeper volunteer in spring of 2024.
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Soaked in the Swamp for Science
April 03, 2024 — An in-depth look at orchids, ferns, and bromeliads in the Sanctuary.
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What Makes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary So Special?
March 29, 2024 — It’s been walked on by more than a million people.
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Corkscrew Volunteers Recognized for Service Milestones
March 29, 2024 — Annual recognition event shines a spotlight on the importance of these everyday heroes.
A three-panel art piece featuring birds, flowers, and leaves hung on a wall.
Q&A with Artist Tamara Kostianovsky
March 11, 2024 — Kostianovsky created "Morning Walk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary" inspired by a morning on the boardwalk. Her "Botanical Revolution" solo exhibition is at the Baker Museum through April 7, 2024.