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Prescribed Fire Update – Focus on the Future
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Prescribed Fire Update – Focus on the Future

With the reintroduction of fire, these areas are now more resilient and defendable.

Q&A with 2024 Photographer in Residence Lisette Morales McCabe
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Q&A with 2024 Photographer in Residence Lisette Morales McCabe

Photography, nature, and special moments at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

Participate in Audubon Florida's Birdathon at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Participate in Audubon Florida's Birdathon at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Attend our special Earth Day events on April 22 as part of your Birdathon and have a chance to win cool prizes.

Celebrating a 70 Year Legacy of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Celebrating a 70 Year Legacy of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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.

American Bittern from Connecticut Tracked to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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American Bittern from Connecticut Tracked to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

While this bird will not make the return trip, others like it are informing researchers of their needs through tracking devices.

Rainfall and Water Levels from November 2023
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Rainfall and Water Levels from November 2023

After a dry October, the Sanctuary experienced twice the average amount of rainfall in November.

Elon University Student Conducts Insect Research at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Elon University Student Conducts Insect Research at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

The Sanctuary’s biodiversity inspires visiting researchers from around the nation and world.

Migrating Red Knot Recorded by Motus Station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Migrating Red Knot Recorded by Motus Station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

The shorebird was detected by a station at Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, in July.

Florida Gulf Coast University Student Completes Service-Learning Project about Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Florida Gulf Coast University Student Completes Service-Learning Project about Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

The Immokalee resident visited the Sanctuary as an elementary student. It left a lasting impression.

Celebrating 70 Years of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Celebrating 70 Years of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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.

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