Recognizing Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Volunteers

Recognizing volunteers and the impression they make on conservation is a long-standing custom at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. On March 24, we hosted the annual volunteer recognition occasion in celebration of the 112 volunteers who donated greater than 7,500 hours over the previous yr. 

With the theme “Fueling Our Future,” the occasion welcomed volunteers to socialize with workers over reside music, drinks, and an appetizer buffet. In the course of the night program, Florida Gulf Coast College Professor Win Everham offered a heartfelt and academic presentation about our altering world.

Seven volunteers reached milestones of their service hours and had been commemorated on the model new volunteer recognition board within the Blair Customer Middle, which highlights people who’ve volunteered 500 and as much as 10,000 hours.

Reaching 500 service hours had been Dan Carpenter, Charlie Rocks, Brent Smith, and Robin Stark. Lisa Schroder and Jack Shine surpassed 1,000 hours, and Murray Yost surpassed 2,500 hours.

The recipient of this yr’s Volunteer Influence Award was Charlie Rocks, acknowledged for the time and keenness he devoted to so many areas of the Sanctuary’s operations.

Corkscrew volunteer efforts have contributed to constructing a stronger, extra linked, and extra hopeful future for birds, different wildlife, and other people. Audubon is deeply grateful for his or her volunteer service and proud to honor the distinction they proceed to make daily.

“Conservation isn’t solely about defending land or species—it’s about connection,” says Volunteer and Membership Supervisor Kristina O’Hern, who organized the occasion. “The connections between folks and place, between effort and impression, and between at the moment and tomorrow thrive due to volunteers,” she concludes.

Our gratitude to Panther Island Mitigation Financial institution for his or her continued sponsorship of this particular occasion, with providers offered by Jovens Sax, Artichoke & C0mpany, C Liston Communications, and Naples Engraving.