New Moon on the Boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is gearing up for a fun-filled evening on August 4 with New Moon on the Boardwalk. As dusk turns to night during the new moon, participants will enjoy sunset and may catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower with spotting scopes that will be made available for night sky viewing. 

Families can enjoy a touch table about nocturnal animals, story time, a moth station, and a special nighttime sound identification activity with mini-boardwalk tour. For photography buffs, the Sanctuary’s Photographer-in-Residence, R J Wiley, will host a special workshop about zoom photography on the boardwalk, sharing his secrets for capturing compelling images of the “Super” ghost orchid and other wildlife. Space in this program is limited, with sign-ups available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

Everyone enjoys discounted admission to the August 4 event, which runs from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.: $8 for adults, $3 for children, and free for members and for children ages five and younger. Visitors who say “new moon” at the Nature Store can enjoy a 10% discount on t-shirts. Online tickets are recommended at corkscrew.audubon.org/new-moon-24.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary offers many ways to enjoy nature, including guided experiences, and is the gateway to the largest old-growth bald cypress in North America on a 2.25-mile boardwalk. Audubon’s Blair Visitor Center and boardwalk, located at 375 Sanctuary Road W. in Naples, are open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the last admission at 1 p.m.

The Center offers a Nature Store with many locally made products and gifts. Admission is $17 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14, and free for children and members. During the months of August and September, all Florida residents will enjoy half-price admission to the Sanctuary, which will be closed for cleaning and repairs from August 19-30.

Online tickets for any visit, event, or guided program are recommended: corkscrew.audubon.org/visit.