Next Ancient Forest Tour: 

Thursday, February 12, 2020

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• March 12, 2020
• April 23, 2020

It is Corkscrew's 65th anniversary year under the protection of the National Audubon Society.  Corkscrew's ancient bald cypress forest is the world's largest remaining old growth bald cypress forest and was protected from logging in 1954.   Join us for a 2.25-mile tour on our boardwalk of the ancient forest highlighting Corkscrew history, ecology, storytelling and landmark ancient cypress trees. There are occasional opportunities for rest along the way.

Timeframe: 9 a.m. to noon. This is a 2.25-mile walking tour that takes about 3 hours. 

Limit: 10 people​

Cost:    $25 per person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk admission) for non-Corkscrew members

              $20 per person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk admission) for National Audubon members.

              $10 per person for Friends of Corkscrew members.     Click for information on joining Friends of Corkscrew.

For more information, email corkscrewtours@audubon.org  or Call (239) 348-9151.

Participants must be 16 years or older.

Registration & Payment:

Registration is open on the day of the program, but we recommend that you register in advance via Eventbrite, as there is a 10 participant limit.

Register via Eventbrite.​  Select the desired date. Payment is also via Eventbrite when you register.

Please meet your guides behind the admissions desk inside the Visitor Center a little before the start of the program.