Wildfires can leave surviving homes and their water unsafe – safety tips for residents as they return
A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell.
The Stikini, a Witch-Owl Shapeshifter, Is a Seminole Myth That Still Evokes Fear
When my grandma speaks, I hang onto her words with a burning curiosity. Her voice, thick with a lilting twang that could only come from a tried-and-true Oklahoman, wraps around my earliest memories...
Swamp, Sun, and Summer Fun: 2026 Wild Florida Adventure Camp Summary
For seven weeks this June and July, a crew of curious campers explored Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s boardwalk and beyond. 69 local youth, aged 6-16, laughed, learned, and formed lifelong connections...
Meet the New Everglades Research Station Director, Bryant Dossman, PhD
In 2026, Bryant Dossman, PhD, joined Audubon as the new director and principal scientist of the Audubon Everglades Research Station (AERS) in Tavernier. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, his...
Chronic pain is missing from America’s heat warnings
Chronic pain can make it hard to walk, carry groceries or sleep through the night. A new study finds that extreme temperatures are linked to that kind of pain.
EPA Stopped Updating the Data Behind Electric Vehicle Emissions. The Numbers Still Show EVs Are Winners
The average EV outperforms the most efficient gas cars on the market in regions covering 96% of the US population.
Congress Passes ROAD to Housing Act: What’s Needed Next for Climate-Resilient Homes?
A massive, bipartisan legislative effort to address the housing crisis is now law. Now, Congress must figure out how to best implement it to protect people.
Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?
US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater for it is difficult.
Mac Stone “Cypress” Exhibit On View at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary November Through March
Set beneath the living canopy of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s ancient cypress forest, this outdoor exhibit brings large-format photography into the landscape that inspired it. On view from November...
A Summer Full of Audubon Youth Leaders
Summer at the Audubon Center at Debs Park comes in many forms, from rust-colored California Buckwheat to the trill of Hooded Orioles. For the Public Programs team, it also means the return of Audubon...
Senate Confirms Unqualified Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA
It's unclear what Hamilton intends to do, but there are five things he should do in his first month in office to ensure the public is protected from disasters.
Surviving the Storm: Tropical Storm Impacts on Coastal Birds
When Florida’s coastal residents get word of an incoming “tropical storm,” they likely only consider the minor inconveniences that follow: double red flags, no swimming due to rough...