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programs, tours and events
at Rookery Bay Reserve
May 2, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. May 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Homeschool Day at Rookery Bay An Evening with Dr. Ellen Prager
Curious about what lives under the waves? Ever wonder Come to Rookery Bay Reserve for a night of fun and
about how microscopic learning. Test your knowledge about the ocean, Southwest
plankton are connected to Florida, Rookery Bay Reserve, and marine life. Join Dr.
sharks? Students will use Prager and the Rookery Bay Education Coordinator, Sarah
microscopes to identify Falkowski who will co-host the event. Trivia questions
different species of will be multiple choice and true or false. It will be fun
plankton and learn about
their role in the estuarine for all ages and all levels of
ecosystem. They will also knowledge. Prizes will be given
learn about sharks, which to the individuals or pairs of
participants that get the most
species are here, and why some sharks are considered to answers correct.
be an indicator species. Story time or a trail walk will also
be included. Dr. Prager will do a book
signing in celebration of
The opportunity is limited to a maximum of 30 students the release of her new book
ages 7-14. Cost is $15, includes one child and one adult. Stingray City, the third in her
Each additional child is $10. Price includes admission to the fiction adventure series for middle graders, Tristan Hunt
Environmental Learning Center for the day. and the Sea Guardians.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and book
May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. signing, with trivia from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by questions
International Migratory Bird Day and mingling. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for
non-members and includes refreshments. Reservations
In celebration of are highly recommended as space is limited.
International Migratory
Bird Day, the Rookery Bay Fridays, June 17 – Aug. 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Environmental Learning Kids Free Fridays is a summer education program that
Center offers “buy one, get offers free admission for children ages 12 and younger
one free admission.” Enjoy who are accompanied by an adult (up to 5 children
films about birds in the per adult). Adult tickets cost $5. Scheduled activities
comfort of our auditorium include story time, naturalist presentation, crafts, films
throughout the day. Registration is not required. and marine animal touch tank. This year’s theme is Fish.
Registration is not required.
May 14 – May 15, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Spring Slumber at Rookery Bay
Discover the nocturnal side of nature while camping with
our Educators inside the Environmental Learning Center!
During this special program, your child (ages 11 - 14) will
learn more about the changing seasons: critter seasons, to
be exact! Several animals return to the reserve during this
special time of year to continue the success of their kind.
Plus, we’ll cover who makes themselves known in the night,
and who embraces the day time sun.
Event includes evening/morning snack, games and
activities, guest speakers, a commemorative Rookery Bay
water bottle, and FREE passes to the Environmental Learning
Center for your next visit.
More details to be released closer to date of event. A list
of items to bring will be emailed upon registration.
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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