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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Announces Guided Tours, Florida Resident Deals for Summer Visit Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this summer! With a calendar full of events, including many at sunrise and sunset to beat the heat, there are lots of opportunities to see the Swamp, and Florida residents receive discounted daily admission for the months of August and September. Join us bright and early for an Early Birding Walk (the early bird gets the worm…and the best birding views!) or be a night owl at our Sunset Strolls and Night Walks. Plus, don’t miss the sunset on Solstice Day: Join us on the boardwalk to watch the sun go down on the longest day of the year. Visit https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events for the full list of events and more details. The Blair Audubon Center, at 375 Sanctuary Road in Naples, is open daily at 8am with the last admission at 3pm. Tickets are $17 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14, and FREE for kids 5 and under and for Corkscrew members. Online tickets are available at corkscrew.audubon.org/visit. The on-site Nature Store is open daily to visitors until 3pm, offering environmentally-themed gifts and souvenirs. Guided Forest Bathing Meditation June 2, July 7, August 4 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Immerse your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones, improve mood and sleep quality, and increase immune function. Connect with nature and listen, look, and breathe the beauty of the world’s largest virgin bald cypress forest. This is a guided sensory experience. Time: 9am – 10am Cost: Free with Sanctuary admission, suggested $5 donation for instructor https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Family Discount Day June 9 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrate the start of summer at the Swamp! Kids receive free admission, and adult admission is just $10 for the day. Time: Regular Center hours (8am – 3pm, last entrance at 1pm) Cost: Free for kids (14 and under), $10 per adult https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Summer Solstice Evening June 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching the sunset from the boardwalk on the year’s longest day. Admission begins at 5pm, and guests are invited to explore the boardwalk until 8:30 (sunset is 8:21pm on this day). Time: 5pm – 8:30pm Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Early Birding Walk June 27, July 11, August 22, September 19, September 26 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you on our boardwalk to look for birds. Learn tips on identification, about the birds' habits, and the importance of the native upland and freshwater wetland plants and habitats that occur at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Time: 8am – 11am Cost: $30 per person (nonmembers) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Members-Only Early Admission Days June 3, 10, 17, 24 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary The early bird gets the worm! Members are invited to come out to the Sanctuary on Saturdays in June and enjoy early access to the boardwalk beginning at 7 a.m. Time: 7am-8am Cost: Included with membership https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Corkscrew Butterfly Identification Workshop and Walk June 26 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Learn about local butterflies and their host plants and how to identify commonly seen species. This workshop includes a visit to our pollinator garden and different habitats to practice identification skills. Time: 9am-12:30pm Cost: Free (Sanctuary admission required) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Sunset Stroll June 28, July 10, August 14, September 18 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary This naturalist-guided boardwalk tour leads you into the swamp as the day draws to a close. Watch the sun set from the Observation Tower, and as twilight approaches, listen to the changes in sounds as the day becomes night. Time: Varies with sunset: 6:30pm-9pm (June), 7-9:30 (July, August), 6pm-8:30pm (September) Cost: $40 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Family Sunset Stroll July 26, August 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Join us for a short (one mile) family-friendly walk along the boardwalk, with fun activities along the way. As the sun goes down, see some animals settle in for the night while others are just waking up. Time: Varies with sunset: 7:30pm-9pm (July), 7pm-8:30pm (August) Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child (ages 5-16) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Corkscrew Hammock Day July 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Relax your body, mind, and soul as you immerse yourself in old Florida wilderness alongside the boardwalk, as it meanders through pine flatwood, wet prairie, marshes, and the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America. Visitors can take advantage of the hammocks and rocking chairs placed around the Blair Audubon Visitor Center, as well as the hammocks and benches located along the shady boardwalk. Time: Regular Center hours (8am – 3pm, last entrance at 1pm) Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Corkscrew Night Walk July 3, 17, 24, August 7, 9, 16, 30 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary This naturalist-guided boardwalk tour leads you into the swamp as the day draws to a close. Watch the sun set from the Observation Tower, and as twilight approaches, listen to the changes in sounds as the day becomes night. Time: Varies with sunset: 8:15pm-10:45pm (July), 8pm-10:30pm (August) Cost: $40 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Family Night Tour July 18 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Bring the whole crew for a short (one mile) family-friendly walk along the boardwalk, with fun activities along the way. Hear insects, owls, alligators, and more as you learn about the nocturnal biodiversity of the swamp. Time: 8:30pm-10pm Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child (ages 5-16) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Corkscrew NABA Butterfly Count July 12 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Join experienced team members to learn about local butterflies in this citizen science effort to identify and record all the butterflies within the 15-mile diameter count circle. This annual count is one of the North American Butterfly Association butterfly surveys that take place across the continent each year, which provide information about the geographical distribution and relative population sizes of the species counted. Time: 9am-12:30pm Cost: $3 participation fee https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Moonlight on the Boardwalk August 1 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Come out for a magical evening on August 1 to see the full moon and the second Super Moon of 2023 as you explore the 2.25-mile boardwalk that serves as the gateway to a gentle, pristine wilderness, with giant cypress trees over 500 years old. You may even catch sight of the Perseid meteor shower, which occurs during this time frame. Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions. Ancient Forest Tour August 17, September 28 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Corkscrew Swamp'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 three-hour tour along the 2.25-mile boardwalk through the ancient forest, with highlights on history, ecology, storytelling, and ancient cypress trees. There are occasional opportunities for rest along the way. Participants must be aged 16 or older. Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $30 per person https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Announces Guided Tours, Florida Resident Deals for Summer
Visit Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this summer! With a calendar full of events, including many at sunrise and sunset to beat the heat, there are lots of opportunities to see the Swamp, and Florida residents receive discounted daily admission for the months of August and September. Join us bright and early for an Early Birding Walk (the early bird gets the worm…and the best birding views!) or be a night owl at our Sunset Strolls and Night Walks. Plus, don’t miss the sunset on Solstice Day: Join us on the boardwalk to watch the sun go down on the longest day of the year. Visit https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events for the full list of events and more details.
The Blair Audubon Center, at 375 Sanctuary Road in Naples, is open daily at 8am with the last admission at 3pm. Tickets are $17 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14, and FREE for kids 5 and under and for Corkscrew members. Online tickets are available at corkscrew.audubon.org/visit. The on-site Nature Store is open daily to visitors until 3pm, offering environmentally-themed gifts and souvenirs.
Guided Forest Bathing Meditation June 2, July 7, August 4 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Immerse your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones, improve mood and sleep quality, and increase immune function. Connect with nature and listen, look, and breathe the beauty of the world’s largest virgin bald cypress forest. This is a guided sensory experience. Time: 9am – 10am Cost: Free with Sanctuary admission, suggested $5 donation for instructor https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Family Discount Day June 9 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrate the start of summer at the Swamp! Kids receive free admission, and adult admission is just $10 for the day. Time: Regular Center hours (8am – 3pm, last entrance at 1pm) Cost: Free for kids (14 and under), $10 per adult https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Summer Solstice Evening June 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching the sunset from the boardwalk on the year’s longest day. Admission begins at 5pm, and guests are invited to explore the boardwalk until 8:30 (sunset is 8:21pm on this day). Time: 5pm – 8:30pm Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Early Birding Walk June 27, July 11, August 22, September 19, September 26 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you on our boardwalk to look for birds. Learn tips on identification, about the birds' habits, and the importance of the native upland and freshwater wetland plants and habitats that occur at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Time: 8am – 11am Cost: $30 per person (nonmembers) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Members-Only Early Admission Days June 3, 10, 17, 24 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary The early bird gets the worm! Members are invited to come out to the Sanctuary on Saturdays in June and enjoy early access to the boardwalk beginning at 7 a.m. Time: 7am-8am Cost: Included with membership https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Corkscrew Butterfly Identification Workshop and Walk June 26 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Learn about local butterflies and their host plants and how to identify commonly seen species. This workshop includes a visit to our pollinator garden and different habitats to practice identification skills. Time: 9am-12:30pm Cost: Free (Sanctuary admission required) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Sunset Stroll June 28, July 10, August 14, September 18 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary This naturalist-guided boardwalk tour leads you into the swamp as the day draws to a close. Watch the sun set from the Observation Tower, and as twilight approaches, listen to the changes in sounds as the day becomes night. Time: Varies with sunset: 6:30pm-9pm (June), 7-9:30 (July, August), 6pm-8:30pm (September) Cost: $40 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Family Sunset Stroll July 26, August 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Join us for a short (one mile) family-friendly walk along the boardwalk, with fun activities along the way. As the sun goes down, see some animals settle in for the night while others are just waking up. Time: Varies with sunset: 7:30pm-9pm (July), 7pm-8:30pm (August) Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child (ages 5-16) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Corkscrew Hammock Day July 21 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Relax your body, mind, and soul as you immerse yourself in old Florida wilderness alongside the boardwalk, as it meanders through pine flatwood, wet prairie, marshes, and the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America. Visitors can take advantage of the hammocks and rocking chairs placed around the Blair Audubon Visitor Center, as well as the hammocks and benches located along the shady boardwalk. Time: Regular Center hours (8am – 3pm, last entrance at 1pm) Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Corkscrew Night Walk July 3, 17, 24, August 7, 9, 16, 30 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary This naturalist-guided boardwalk tour leads you into the swamp as the day draws to a close. Watch the sun set from the Observation Tower, and as twilight approaches, listen to the changes in sounds as the day becomes night. Time: Varies with sunset: 8:15pm-10:45pm (July), 8pm-10:30pm (August) Cost: $40 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Family Night Tour July 18 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Bring the whole crew for a short (one mile) family-friendly walk along the boardwalk, with fun activities along the way. Hear insects, owls, alligators, and more as you learn about the nocturnal biodiversity of the swamp. Time: 8:30pm-10pm Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child (ages 5-16) https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Corkscrew NABA Butterfly Count July 12 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Join experienced team members to learn about local butterflies in this citizen science effort to identify and record all the butterflies within the 15-mile diameter count circle. This annual count is one of the North American Butterfly Association butterfly surveys that take place across the continent each year, which provide information about the geographical distribution and relative population sizes of the species counted. Time: 9am-12:30pm Cost: $3 participation fee https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Moonlight on the Boardwalk August 1 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Come out for a magical evening on August 1 to see the full moon and the second Super Moon of 2023 as you explore the 2.25-mile boardwalk that serves as the gateway to a gentle, pristine wilderness, with giant cypress trees over 500 years old. You may even catch sight of the Perseid meteor shower, which occurs during this time frame. Time: 6:30pm-10pm Cost: $8 for adults, $3 ages 6-14 https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.
Ancient Forest Tour August 17, September 28 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Corkscrew Swamp'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 three-hour tour along the 2.25-mile boardwalk through the ancient forest, with highlights on history, ecology, storytelling, and ancient cypress trees. There are occasional opportunities for rest along the way. Participants must be aged 16 or older. Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $30 per person https://corkscrew.audubon.org/events or call 239-348-9151 with any questions.