Southeastern Sunflowers in Bloom along Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk

Many individuals go to the Sanctuary to see birds and different wildlife. However probably the most wonderful sights to behold in early October, nevertheless, doesn’t have feathers. Southeastern sunflowers (Helianthus agrestis) are presently blooming by the hundreds of thousands at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary within the moist prairie. Guests on the two.25-mile boardwalk can change into immersed on this golden sea of sunflowers over the subsequent few weeks till the bloom is over.

Guests are inspired to movie or {photograph} this distinctive Florida fall prevalence, however please remember that crops within the Sanctuary are protected—no choosing is allowed. 

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary affords some ways to take pleasure in nature and is the gateway to the biggest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America. The Blair Customer Heart and a pair of.25-mile boardwalk are situated at 375 Sanctuary Highway W. in Naples. Open day by day, summer time hours are 8 a.m. to three p.m. with the final admission at 1 p.m. The Heart affords a Nature Retailer and Cypress Cafe with many domestically made merchandise, presents, and scrumptious treats. Admission is $17 for adults, $6 for youths 6-14, and free for youngsters and Corkscrew members.