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Essentials of Digital Photography
January 13 • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m • $55
Registration is required www.rookerybay.org/calendar
If you want to get the best pictures possible, and truly
understand your camera’s features, this camera workshop is for
you. The class covers the essentials of your digital camera. You
will learn how to use your camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control
and the drive modes to create images with impact and creativity.
Sonny Saunders has over 35 years of experience in photography Festival of Birds
and instruction and is renowned for his ability to communicate to January 17, 18 & 19, 2020 •
a wide variety of students. Join Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for
the Festival of Birds. This annual event allows guests to explore
the local environment through guided field trips to wildlife
hotspots around Southwest Florida, and features programs and
presentations at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.
Dozens of field trips, including birding walks, buggy rides and boat
tours will be offered by Rookery Bay Research Reserve and area
partners. Trips range in price from $20-$145. Registration for field
trips is required.

Birds of the Beach
January 25 • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. • $40
Registration is required www.rookerybay.org/calendar
Southwest Florida is a critical stopover site for thousands of
migrating and wintering shorebirds. In this class, Adam DiNuovo
of Audubon Florida will discuss the life history of these birds
Rookery Bay Brush Strokes – and the amazing journeys many of them make annually. Winter
Birds in Water Color shorebirds are notoriously difficult to ID, so practicing the
skills learned in this class is essential. You will learn how to use
Janurary 16 & January 30 • 9:30am – 12pm • $60 plumage, size, and behavior to help with identification.
Registration is required www.
rookerybay.org/calendar The classroom session will take place at the Rookery Bay
Paint the beauty of coastal
Field Station on Shell Island Road. It will be followed by a trip
Southwest Florida and the wildlife to Tigertail Beach, one of the most important winter shorebird
of estuary waters at Rookery sites in Florida, where we will see many of the birds discussed.
Bay Brush Strokes watercolor Be prepared to wade in water up to your knees, with adequate
painting class. Local Naples artist footwear that will protect your feet (no flip flops). Collier County
Jan Deswik offers step-by-step
beach parking fee applies ($8, free with sticker).
simple instructions and creative
support that’s perfect for beginners
or anyone inspired by the coastal
environment and wants to bring
it to life in a one-of a-kind painting. Each class spotlights a
natural theme from shells to birdlife to local waterways. Held in
classrooms at The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center,
all materials are included. Participants will leave each class with a
completed painted piece with matte.

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