³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s 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.
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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.
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Florida Gulf Coast University Student Completes Service-Learning Project about Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 08, 2023 — The Immokalee resident visited the Sanctuary as an elementary student. It left a lasting impression.
Black-and-white photo of a man wading in a swamp
Celebrating 70 Years of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 05, 2023 — 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.
An aerial view of sunflowers blooming at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Watershed Initiative Aims to Conserve Heart of the Western Everglades
December 05, 2023 — As development continues to rapidly advance in Southwest Florida, conservation of Western Everglades habitat is more important than ever—particularly in the 70,000-acre Corkscrew Watershed, home of the more than 13,000 acres of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.