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programs, tours and events Pre-register for the following programs at www.rookerybay.org/
calendar or call 239.530.5972. Registration fees include admission
at Rookery Bay Reserve to Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center on the day of event.

April 4–8, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 9, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Drawing Flowers and Nature in Colored Pencil Wing It: A Beginning Birders Workshop

Learn how to Enjoy this fun and informative
draw fabulous class designed to help you identify
flowers, fruit, and birds around you. Oriented toward
nature scenes in the beginning birder, the classroom
colored pencils session explores how to use birds’
during this five- plumage, shape, behavior and habitat
day class with to recognize various species. It also covers the effective use of binoculars
Lee Hammond. and field guides. During the second part of the class you will learn more
Using her book tricks of the trade during a field trip to a nearby park where you can
Lifelike Drawing in Color as a guide, Lee Hammond will enjoy practicing new skills.
demonstrate easy methods for students at all ability
levels; no experience required. This class will make April 16, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
you a master at various colored pencil techniques, and Collage on Canvas: Manatee
capturing things realistically.
Hammond has been a professional artist and art Local artist Marjorie Pesek will lead this 3-hour workshop for adults
instructor for more than 30 years. She has published of all levels of creative talent. She will share her unique art technique
more than 35 art instruction books. of Layered Imagery. Participants will be supplied with a sketch on a 9”
Supplies are not included. x 12” stretched canvas, a template of the subject, glue, scissors, and
magazines. Marjorie will work with you to create a masterpiece you
April 5, 12 – 1 p.m. can take home! Additional kits available for purchase in the nature
store.
Lunch & Learn: Deepwater Horizon: Five Years Later
This program will focus on lessons learned from the Registration fee includes one adult (ages 12+) and all necessary
supplies. Come early and enjoy complimentary admission to the
largest oil spill in maritime history, including the role of Environmental Learning Center.
the Rookery Bay
National Estuarine April 18–22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Research Reserve Animal Drawing in Graphite
in working and
coordinating with Don’t pass up a chance to learn the secrets to the Hammond
the U.S. Coast Blended Pencil Technique! Learn how to draw realistic animal drawings
Guard, and coastal in graphite. Based on Lee’s new book Draw Animals in Nature (available
managers from in our nature store) everything you need to know about capturing
across Florida and images of wild animals in their natural environment will be revealed. Lee
the Gulf. Updates Hammond will show you how to accurately draw nature, by covering
skies, trees, grasses and leaves; no experience required. You will also
from ongoing research in the Gulf of Mexico to learn learn to draw many different types of wildlife including furry forest
more about environmental impacts related to the event creatures, jungle animals, birds, and water animals.
will be discussed.
Hammond has been a professional artist and art instructor for more
Gary Lytton received his academic training in than 30 years. She has published more than 35 art instruction books.
biology and marine science from Virginia Polytechnic Supplies are not included.
Institute and State University, and the University
of South Florida. He served as the Director for the April 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for Earth Day BOGO
25 years prior to retiring in 2015, where he received In celebration of Earth Day, the Rookery Bay
national recognition by NOAA and the Clinton and Bush Environmental Learning Center offers “buy one, get
Administrations for his work in coastal management one free admission.” Higher price prevails. Cannot be
and environmental education and training. Lytton has combined with other offers. Must pay at door.
two daughters, and is currently serving as the Executive
Director for the Friends of Rookery Bay, Inc., and non-
profit organization that supports the mission of Rookery
Bay Reserve.

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