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Recognizing Our Summer Volunteers

Decades ago, Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary became a sanctuary because the local community made it possible. Today, continued support by volunteers is crucial in maintaining these acres for wildlife and people.

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As the 2021 summer season ends, we would like to recognize and extend a sincere thank you to the following volunteers...

  • Ann Anderson (Boardwalk Closer)
  • Dan Ault (Boardwalk Closer)
  • Deb Ault (Boardwalk Closer)
  • Danny Austin (Campus Technician, Boardwalk Repair Team Member, Invasive Island Apple Snail Task Force, Phragmites Removal Technician)
  • Stehfahnee Austin (Boardwalk Sweeper, Invasive Island Apple Snail Task Force, Phragmites Removal Technician)
  • Murray Barnhart (Boardwalk Sweeper, Member Event, Day Captain)
  • Michele Bizub (Clean Water Team Member)
  • Mike Bizub (Clean Water Team Member)
  • Art Blatt (Boardwalk Sweeper, Invasive Island Apple Snail Taskforce, Ghost Orchid Specialist)
  • Richard Booth (Conservation Technician)
  • Gary Dorrough (Boardwalk Repair Crew Leader, General Maintenance)
  • Tom Ducato (Conservation Technician)
  • Joan Dunn (Boardwalk Closer, Ghost Orchid Specialist)
  • Janet Eidem (Invasive Island Apple Snail Taskforce, Ghost Orchid Specialist)
  • Gary Greenfield (Boardwalk Closer, Member Event)
  • Bridget Hennebry (Boardwalk Closer)
  • Liz Hines (Nature Store Team Member, Curriculum Development Specialist, Ghost Orchid Specialist)
  • Isobel Kalafarski (Boardwalk Sweeper, Gardener, Invasive Island Apple Snail Strike Force, Member Event)
  • David Korte (Backcountry Tour Driver and Guide, Photographer)
  • Tom Maish (Boardwalk Repair Team Member)
  • Bill Morris (Boardwalk Sweeper)
  • Suzanne Morris (Boardwalk Sweeper)
  • Steve Nellis (General Maintenance)
  • Susan Schumann-Skehan (Stockroom Operations Team Member)
  • Steve Simpson (Boardwalk Repair Team Member)
  • Brent Smith (Boardwalk Closer)
  • Grant Stewart (Gardener)
  • Amy Swanson (Boardwalk Sweeper, Garden Crew Leader, Member Event, Invasive Island Apple Snail Strike Force)

  • Karen Torres (Boardwalk Sweeper Crew Leader, Member Event, Ghost Orchid Specialist)

While the list of tasks is long, it all combines to a giant outcome. Keeping the boardwalk clear of debris, creating natural landscapes for bird-friendly communities, providing support for tours and events for donors and members, and removing invasive species are just a few of the ways that our team of dedicated volunteers is essential in helping the Sanctuary push its mission forward.

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