It is Corkscrew's 70th 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 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: $30 per person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk admission) for non-Corkscrew members
$27 per person (includes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk admission) for National Audubon members.
$12 per person for Friends of Corkscrew members. Click for information on joining Friends of Corkscrew.
Please note that when you purchase your tickets, the charge will be noted as National Audubon Society on your credit card statement.
For more information, email [email protected]
Participants must be 16 years or older.
Please Note: * We now have binoculars for rent in our visitor center for $3.00 if you do not have your own pair of binoculars. * You can go back on the boardwalk after the tour if you wish up until 1:00pm, but if you are staying on the boardwalk after this program, note that a Sanctuary team member will clear the boardwalk to ensure everyone has safely exited by 3 p.m.
For more information, email [email protected]
