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programs, tours and events
at Rookery Bay Reserve

August 5 presented in her many art books. This class will meet once a week
Kids FREE Friday, for four weeks, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: August 9, 16, 23, and 30.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays, August 10 – 31
This popular summer Painting in Acrylics
education program provides
FREE admission for children Each Wednesday Lee will teach
ages 12 and younger who are painting in acrylics. This is a non-
accompanied by a paying structured class and is perfect for a
adult each Friday through beginner or the experienced artist.
August 5. This week’s Lee provides guidance based on
theme is Animals of the the techniques she features in her
Sea: Predators! Scheduled painting books. All subject matter
activities include: story will be demonstrated, such as still
time, feature film, crafts life, flowers, animals, portraits, and scenery. This class will meet
and activities, face painting, once a week for four weeks, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: August 10, 17,
and touch tank. Russell’s Clambakes’ food truck will be 24, and 31.
onsite with sandwiches, salads and snacks. Registration is Each student will work on their own project, and receive one-
NOT required, cost is $5 for adults (free for members).We on-one instruction and guidance from Lee. Lee Hammond, Rookery
recommend a ratio of no more than three kids per adult to Bay Reserve’s Artist in Residence, has been a professional artist
ensure a safe and pleasurable experience. and art instructor for more than 30 years. She has published more
than 35 art instruction books. Class fees are $160 per month. Art
August 8 supplies are not included.
Essentials of Digital
Photography Workshop, 9:30 Saturday Sept. 24,
a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This workshop helps Don’t miss the annual celebration of the special habitat where
photographers get the most rivers meet the sea. Called National Estuaries Day, Rookery Bay
out of their digital camera. Reserve’s day long event includes staff-narrated boat tours of the
Learn how to use the estuary, introductory 30-minute kayaking trips, paddle boarding
camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control and the drive modes on Henderson Creek, marine critter touch tank and other live
to create images with impact and creativity. No previous animal presentations. There will be games and crafts for children,
camera or photography experience is necessary, just a desire as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the science labs, films, food
to learn. Sonny Saunders has over 35 years of experience in for purchase and more. Admission to the event is free, and tours
photography and instruction and is renowned for his ability are available on a first-come, first-served basis. VIP tickets are also
to communicate to a wide variety of students. Cost is $55, available for purchase. www.rookerybay.org
registration is required.
September 29
Tuesdays, August 9 – 30 Art Gallery Exhibition and Reception, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Drawing in Graphite and Colored Pencil
The Friends of Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council of
Each Tuesday Lee will teach drawing in graphite and Collier County present the exhibition, Summer II: Water, from
colored pencil. Learn a variety of techniques and learn to September 24 through November 9. Enjoy works by local artists
draw all subject matter including portraiture, animal drawing, Muffy Clark Gill, Lynda Fay Braun, and John Brady. The Opening
flowers, nature and still life. This is a non-structured class Reception will feature wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Admission is
and is perfect for beginners or the experienced artist. She $3 for the public and free for participating artists and their guest
will give drawing demonstrations and share examples on as well as members of the United Arts Council and the Friends of
how to improve drawing skills based on her proven methods Rookery Bay.

Events are located at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples unless
otherwise noticed. Registration is required for fee-based programs.
For more information about all events, click here.

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