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ROOKERY BAY

August 15, 9 - 10:30 a.m. September 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Breakfast with the Birds: Stewardship & Citizen Science National Estuaries Day
Learn about birds at this new summer lecture series! This annual celebration recognizes the importance of
Adam DiNuovo has been working with shorebirds and estuaries, the habitat where rivers meet the sea.
seabirds across the Includes
US and beyond for staff-narrated
more than 15 years. boat tours (bus
He is currently transportation
the Shorebird provided to
Stewardship the boat),
Program Manager introductory
for Audubon Florida. 30-minute
Event begins with kayaking trips
a light breakfast and mingling. The lecture will be followed and stand-up paddleboarding demos on Henderson
by a question & answer session. Cost is $15. Creek, Estuary Encounter interactive marine life exhibit,
kids’ games and crafts, behind-the-scenes tours of the
August 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. science labs, films, food and more. Admission is free
National Honey Bee Day BOGO and activities are available on a first-come, first-served
In celebration of National Honey Bee Day, the Rookery basis. Sign-up begins when doors open at 9 a.m. For
Bay Environmental Learning Center offers “buy one, get those who prefer not to wait in line, VIP passes are
one free admission.” Higher price prevails. Cannot be available for online purchase.
combined with other offers. Must pay at door.
August 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. October 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
Science Saturday Giants of the Everglades Exhibit Opening Reception
Science Saturdays provide an opportunity for families Enjoy artwork and refreshments provided by the
to spend the day at the Environmental Learning Center Friends of Rookery Bay. Cost is $3, or free for Friends of
enjoying programs, labs and activities centered around Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council members.
a different science theme, on the last Saturday of every
month. This month’s theme is Fish!
October 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Science Saturday
Science Saturdays provide an opportunity for
families to spend
the day at the
Environmental
Learning
Center enjoying
programs, labs
and activities
September 20 – November 3 centered around a
Giants of the Everglades Art Exhibit different science
Showcasing photography by local artist Dennis theme, on the last Saturday of every month. This
Goodman in our art gallery.
month’s theme is Manatees!

See rookerybay.org/calendar for details and registration

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