Renee Wilson

Renee Wilson

Senior Communications Coordinator

Renee Wilson joined the Audubon Florida team in May 2019. As Senior Communications Coordinator, she works with staff around the state to create and manage content for the Audubon Florida website and social media channels. She also assists in the production of printed and electronic publications.

Renee also serves as the media liaison for Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. In addition to helping manage Corkscrew’s website and electronic newsletter, she also engages with media outlets to raise awareness of the Sanctuary’s research, stewardship, and education efforts.

Originally from upstate New York and Vermont, Renee graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Mass Communications/Public Relations. She moved to Naples in 1991. She held PR positions for a construction company and an interior design firm before taking the position of Research Translator with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. She worked there for 18 years before joining the team at Audubon.

As a Florida Master Naturalist Program graduate and instructor, Renee loves the southwest Florida environment and enjoys nature photography, birdwatching, boating, and snorkeling.

Articles by Renee Wilson

American Bittern from Connecticut Tracked to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Conservation

American Bittern from Connecticut Tracked to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

— While this bird will not make the return trip, others like it are informing researchers of their needs through tracking devices.
Migrating Red Knot Recorded by Motus Station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Conservation

Migrating Red Knot Recorded by Motus Station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

— The shorebird was detected by a station at Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, in July.
Monitoring Mammals for Conservation
Conservation

Monitoring Mammals for Conservation

— More than 930,000 photos have already provided valuable information on mammal populations in the Sanctuary since 2013.
Standoff in the Swamp Sends Young Photographer to the Capitol
Visit

Standoff in the Swamp Sends Young Photographer to the Capitol

— Estero High School student Storm Childress' image wins annual art contest.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Offers Nature Viewing Opportunities Across the Seasons
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Offers Nature Viewing Opportunities Across the Seasons

— Whenever you’re here, you’ll find nature everywhere you look!
Migrating Swallow-tailed Kites Descend on Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Migrating Swallow-tailed Kites Descend on Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

— Note: While visitors do see kites soaring overhead, roosts are not visible from the boardwalk or other public area.
The "Super" Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Blooming
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The "Super" Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Blooming

— The first blossom of the 2023 season was photographed on June 27.
Using Technology to Understand Habitat Connections
Conservation

Using Technology to Understand Habitat Connections

— An American Redstart tagged in Jamaica finds stopover habitat at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary during spring migration.
American Bitterns Rely on Wetlands
Birds

American Bitterns Rely on Wetlands

— Some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.