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unsurpassed Pre De Provence French exquisite soaps are all on sale for a limited time.
Proceeds benefit The Friends of Rookery Bay who support the Reserve’s mission

managing the Bay’s coastal lands and waters. Members of the Friends receive a 10 percent
discount plus an additional five percent towards the Pre-Holiday sale. Hurry in, sale ends
December 15.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is located at 300 Tower Road, just south
of US 41 on the way to Marco Island. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. Shoppers may browse for free, or pay $5 admission to explore the two-story
exhibit hall and grounds. www.rookerybay.org.

Programs, Tours and Events at Rookery Bay Reserve Pre-register for the following programs at www.rookerybay.org/calendar or call
239-530-5972. Registration fees include admission to Rookery Bay Environmental
Tuesdays – Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Learning Center on the day of event.
Guided Kayak Tours
Join a Rookery Bay naturalist to enjoy a two-hour guided tour which inside the Environmental Learning Center! During this special program,
explores the mangrove bays, creeks and rookeries that make this children ages 11 - 14 will learn how to tell HOO from HOO during an owl
Reserve a valuable treasure. This is a beginner’s trip and includes brief encounter, investigate invasive species, and learn the latest in research
paddling instruction and all gear. Cost is $59, $49 for members. taking place in the Reserve. Event includes evening/morning snack,
games and activities, guest speakers, a commemorative Rookery Bay
Tuesdays – Fridays, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. water bottle, and more. Cost is $25, space is limited.
Guided Boat Tours
Explore the unique ecosystem of Rookery Bay through an intimate Dec. 21 – 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
boat-based tour. With a maximum of six passengers, these intimate Holiday Crafts for Kids
on-the-water adventures offer a relaxed pace and emphasis on learning Make wildlife crafts such as marine mammal puppets, fish prints and
designed to help visitors develop a true sense of place and a deeper cabbage palm reindeers. Activities are geared to children ages 6 to
connection to this unique coastal wilderness. Several different trips are 12. Free with Environmental Learning Center admission. Registration
available, each with a different theme. Cost is $89, $79 for members. NOT required.
Proceeds support the non-profit Friends of Rookery Bay, Inc.
High Points: learn about the geology and wildlife of an ancient dune Dec. 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ecosystem (Dec. 1, 11, 16, 29) Winter Solstice
Treasure Island: this ecological treasure is a rare tropical hardwood Enjoy buy one/get one FREE admission in honor of the first day of
hammock (Dec. 2, 10, 15, 30) winter. Registration NOT required.
Essence of an Estuary: learn how human history and natural history
intersect (Dec. 3, 9, 17, 22, 31) Dec. 21, 1 - 2 p.m.
Life’s a Beach: explore Keewaydin Island, home to some of the best Art for Mom & Me
shelling in Florida (Dec. 4, 8, 18) Local artist Marjorie Pesek will instruct children and adults at all levels
Sunset to Starlight: Enjoy sunset on the beach and moonrise over the of creative talent in her unique art technique of Layered Imagery. Each
mangroves (Dec. 23, 24, 25) parent and child will team up to create a wildlife-themed masterpiece
using photos and magazine clippings. Cost is $25, includes adult and
Dec. 1, 12 – 1 p.m. child age 5+ and all supplies.
Lunch & Learn: The Little Marco Settlement
Join Steve Bertone, long-time Rookery Bay Reserve Cultural Resource Dec. 28 – 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monitor, on a virtual walk through prehistoric and historic settlement Movie Mania
areas in the Reserve. The presentation will address how pioneers made Bring the entire family to enjoy family-friendly nature films in our
a living on this harsh landscape, and what life was like here before air amphitheater-style auditorium. Free with Environmental Learning
conditioning and running water. Cost is $15, and $10 for Friends of Center admission. Registration NOT required.
Rookery Bay members, and includes a hot lunch from Carrabba’s.
Jan. 3, 2016, 12 – 1 p.m.
Dec. 19, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Fire, It’s Good
Collage on Canvas Workshop: Pelican The prescribed fire program at Rookery Bay Reserve is an important
Marjorie Pesek’s monthly art classes incorporate her unique technique tool for preserving native biodiversity. Join Greg Curry, resource
of layered imagery using local wildlife as the subject. Participants will management specialist and “Burn Boss,” to learn about how fire is
be supplied a sketch on a 9” x 12” stretched canvas and all materials used to protect wildlife and people. Cost is $15, and $10 for Friends of
to create a masterpiece suitable for framing. Cost is $55 per person. Rookery Bay members, and includes a hot lunch from Carrabba’s.
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is located at 300 Tower
Dec. 19 – 20, 7 p.m. – 8 a.m. Road, off Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island. Open
Sleepover at Rookery Bay Mon – Sat., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 kids 6 – 12, FREE for kids under
Discover the nocturnal side of nature while camping with our educators 6 and Friends of Rookery Bay members.

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