Drink a beer for a good cause and join us Thursday, April 11, at Ankrolab Brewing Company (3555 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112) from 5 to 8 p.m. as we celebrate 70 Years of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The event includes remarks by Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen, raffles for 70th-anniversary swag, and stunning photography by our Photographer-in-residence R J Wiley. Plus, all day long, Ankrolab will donate $1 from the sale of each glass of their special-edition Wood Stork Stout in support of wetland conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Every day in April, Ankrolab offers their customers the opportunity to make a gift to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and our conservation work right at the register.
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Experts say that spending time in nature is good for the soul, and our Journey to Happiness Workshop on Earth Day (April 22) invites you to experience the healing effects of nature. During this three-hour workshop, Maria Felipe, renowned speaker and author of Live Your Happy, will guide you through the powerful 4 Steps to Happiness and more, including a happiness satsang, a gratitude walk on a private section of the boardwalk, and a guided meditation. The cost is only $7 for Corkscrew members ($10 for non-members) and includes Sanctuary admission.
PLUS, our Earth Day celebration includes a superb line-up of scheduled programming, with a bird walk, storytelling, swamp buggy tour, chalk mural creation, a presentation about climate solutions, and a film screening. You can also relax in a hammock and listen to the ukulele band playing throughout the day. Admission is discounted for all — $8 for adults, $4 for children, and free for Corkscrew members!
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Finally, participate in the Audubon Florida Birdathon from April 20-26. Enjoy a guided bird walk on the boardwalk on Earth Day, or bird on your own or with friends for any 24-hour period. Help us see seven focal bird species in celebration of seven decades of conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for a chance to win a special prize.
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