Fortunately, many generous donors have recognized the importance of this restoration work and have chosen to invest in its success.
Sanctuary staff member spots one flower and two buds on July 8, 2020
Their departure from historic nesting locations in Southwest Florida and across the Everglades is a strong indicator that the quality of our ecosystem has declined and these other places have become more favorable.
We're open at 8 a.m. daily. From May 1 through Dec. 15, we close at 3 p.m. with the last admission at 1 p.m. From Dec. 16 through April 30, we're open until 5 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.)
The annual rainfall total recorded in 2019-2020 was the fourth-lowest since records began in 1959.
A scientific paper published on ghost orchid pollination was one of the most downloaded papers in 2019.