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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.
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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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Screenshot of Elvis' production
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.
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Black-and-white photo of a man wading in a swamp
div class="title">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.
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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.
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Aerial view of flooded wetland
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Receives Grant from the Collier Community Foundation
November 29, 2023 — The $30,000 grant will support efforts underway at the Western Everglades Research Center.
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Two white birds in the swamp.
Photographer-in-Residence Exhibit
November 28, 2023 — See the Sanctuary through the eyes of these fine artists from Feb. 2 through December 30, 2024.
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Photo of adult bobcat and kitten.
Monitoring Mammals for Conservation
November 08, 2023 — More than 930,000 photos have already provided valuable information on mammal populations in the Sanctuary since 2013.
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Graph showing actual rainfall each October
Rainfall and Water Levels October 2023
November 08, 2023 — Rainfall and water levels are below average after a dry summer.
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Wading bird in a swamp.
NEW Hours, Tours, and More in Store for '23-24 Season
October 20, 2023 — From December 16 through April 30, visiting hours are extended until 5 p.m.
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