³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Great Egret hunting in the reeds.
Q&A with 2024 Photographer in Residence Zeida Cecilia-Mendez
March 07, 2024 — Dance, wildlife, and photography for conservation.
Graphic showing map of the sanctuary buildings and boardwalk with shaded area for areas recently burned.
Prescribed Fire Update – Focus on the Future
March 07, 2024 — With the reintroduction of fire, these areas are now more resilient and defendable.
Sunflowers
Q&A with 2024 Photographer in Residence Lisette Morales McCabe
March 06, 2024 — Photography, nature, and special moments at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
2023 Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum
February 26, 2024 — The 2023 Watershed Science Forum took place on Friday, May 12.
silhouettes of Sandhill Cranes against a sunset background
Participate in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Florida's Birdathon at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
February 14, 2024 — Attend our special Earth Day events on April 22 as part of your Birdathon and have a chance to win cool prizes.
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.
A bird in the grass
American Bittern from Connecticut Tracked to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 19, 2023 — While this bird will not make the return trip, others like it are informing researchers of their needs through tracking devices.
A graph showing rainfall amounts
Rainfall and Water Levels from November 2023
December 12, 2023 — After a dry October, the Sanctuary experienced twice the average amount of rainfall in November.
Insects in a collection box.
Elon University Student Conducts Insect Research at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 12, 2023 — The Sanctuary’s biodiversity inspires visiting researchers from around the nation and world.
A flock of shorebirds along a shoreline
Migrating Red Knot Recorded by Motus Station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 11, 2023 — The shorebird was detected by a station at Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, in July.