Rookery Bay Community Day FREE Day of Fun

The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is always a buzz of activities, events and exhibits for all ages to enjoy. There are aquariums, touch tanks, walking trails, a butterfly garden and even a scenic water overlook bridge.

On May 3 it gets even better with Rookery Bay Community Day. This FREE day includes kayak demos, boat rides, eco-crafts, face painting, photobooth, a new art exhibit by Florida Gulf Coast University students, food trucks and hands-on marine life experiences.

Community Day is more than just fun. It’s also an opportunity to explore and understand the rich coastal ecosystem of Rookery Bay Research Reserve, which encompasses 40% of Collier County’s shoreline. Learn about the research and conservation efforts happening at Rookery Bay from sea turtle monitoring and shark studies to shorebird protection and water quality initiatives.

Whether you’re an art lover intrigued by the gallery, a nature enthusiast eager to explore wildlife exhibits or simply looking for a great family outing, Rookery Bay Community Day has something for everyone. Don’t miss this celebration of the beauty, science and wonder of Southwest Florida’s coast and waters.

April 2025 Events

Forest Bathing at Rookery Bay

Apr 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

A slow, quiet, guided-sensory and meditative experience in nature at Rookery Bay Reserve.

Birding with Biologists Workshop

Apr 3 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

A fun and informative class designed to help you identify birds around you.

Watercolors & Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Apr 8 – Sea Stars 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Apr 17 – Sea Stars 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of the waters in this easy painting class. Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Spotlighting Rookery Bay’s Environmental Partners

Apr 10 12 – 1 p.m.

Burmese Pythons by Ian Bartoszek, Science Coordinator, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, includes buffet lunch from Carrabba’s Italian Grill and complimentary admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.

Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop

Apr 19 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Get the best pictures possible and a true understanding of your camera’s features.

Friends of Rookery Bay

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

239-530-5972

Just 15 minutes from downtown Naples 5th Avenue area

300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113

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Open Tuesday – Saturday9  a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets $10 for adults$5 for ages 4-12 Children 3 and under are FREE