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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Cypress Council

Council members provide critical funding that allows the sanctuary to thrive.

The Corkscrew Cypress Council is an exclusive group of philanthropists who are dedicated to preserving Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and supporting the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems throughout the Western Everglades.  By joining the Corkscrew Cypress Council, members provide critical funding that allows the sanctuary to thrive while simultaneously addressing the challenges of protecting this special place in a rapidly changing landscape and climate. With a five-year annual gift commitment, Cypress Council members provide the foundation of support that allows our team to set ambitious goals and achieve them.  

Five-Year Giving Levels

  • Landmark Cypress - $20,000 annual gift, $100,000 commitment
  • Black Cypress - $10,000 annual gift, $50,000 commitment
  • Bald Cypress - $5,000 annual gift, $25,000 commitment
  • White Cypress - $2,500 annual gift, $12,500 commitment

Membership Benefits Include:

  • Sanctuary Guardian status, our highest membership level, which includes unlimited complimentary guests while visiting the boardwalk (please notify us in advance if you plan to bring a group of ten or more),
  • Recognition in the Blair 91°µÍø Visitor Center and on our website,
  • Invitations to special events, tours, and programs throughout the year,
  • Discounts at the Nature Store and Cypress Café, and
  • Exclusive communications from the sanctuary director and other leadership staff members.

To join the Corkscrew Cypress Council, please  and/or reach out to our development team via e-mail.

Landmark Cypress Supporters

Allyn L. Golub, PhD 
Anthony and Judith Licata 
Stephen and Merrilee Nellis 
Karen Rohovsky Memorial / Johnson & Johnson

Black Cypress Supporters

SEC Charitable Corp 
Sharon and Dick Stilwell  

Bald Cypress Supporters

 Joseph T. Ambrozy 
Debra Carrier and Harry Gaines 
Cindy and Elliott Erickson 
Nancy Gillis and Brace Clark 
Sharon Grider and Jeff Millar 
Jinny and John Johnson

White Cypress Supporters

Ellen and Michael Hoffman 
Sandy and Mike Hollenhorst 
Lois E. and William G Kelley Fund of the Columbus Foundation 
Christopher and Cassandra Lafond 
Mark and Barb Langenhan 
David and Jeri Lundahl 
Darryl and Gerry Manning 
Nancy C. McFarland 
Sally and Jay Peacock 
Wes and Yvette Powell 
James Rathmann & Anne Noonan 
Brentson Smith Michael and Sarah Wagner 
James M. and B. Sue Zinn