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Upcoming Events at
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Students Learn “By Doing” at Rookery Bay Research Reserve Rookery Bay Science Nites – Where Have All the Mangroves Gone?
A big part of the work of Rookery Bay Research Reserve is March 31, 2022
engaging with area youth about the importance of the coastal 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
environment and the many different fish and animals that call $10
Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres home. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Rookery Bay student field trips begin in 4th grade, then Registration is required
progress to middle school and onto marine science students in Why not shake up your afterwork or dinner routine and come
high school. All programs are created specifically for each age on out to one of Rookery Bay’s Science Nites for a little science
group with a full-curriculum and materials for teachers to utilize. and interesting information while you socialize? At our 2022
Younger students visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning series of Science Nites, well-known area experts will treat you to a
Center, use microscopes to see live fish plankton and get hands-on presentation and fun facts about some of Southwest Florida’s most
with educators at the touch tank. interesting habitats and wildlife.
Older high school students also learn by doing with experiences SIMS - Spring Institute for Marine Science Day Camp
on the water like pulling a net during a fish trawl to examine fish March 15, 16 or 17 (Choose entire week or individual days)
and marine life up close. Usually they’ll discover a net filled with 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
juvenile fish essential to the food web such as snapper, red fish, $75 per day
shrimp, blue crab and stone crabs. Some unique and unusual fish Registration is required
are also likely including the polka-dot batfish, tiny seahorses and A perfect half-day camp or 8th, 9th and 10th graders interested
sea stars. All fish are examined with assistance of Rookery Bay in marine sciences.
biologists and returned to the waters. Family Camp Out
Since 1990, these education programs have become a marine March 19-20, 2022
science cornerstone in Collier County. The programs not only Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
increase students’ exposure to the backwaters of the Reserve, but $35 per campsite
also help them develop an understanding of the importance of Registration is required
protecting estuaries like Rookery Bay (that act as nurseries for so Grab your friends and family and camp out under the stars with
many species of juvenile fish). Rookery Bay educators. Enjoy nature activities, stargazing and
Remember, Rookery Bay is here for everyone to experience and explore! beautiful lush green space. Access to indoor restrooms included.
Spend some time at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning
Center or take a guided-kayak trip or scenic boat ride. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Learn more at RookeryBay.org. 300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m – 4 p.m.
Guided Kayak and Boat Tours:
(239) 530-5972

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