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Celebrate the Easy Season

at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

ovember is truly a special month to Perfect Paint Pairs - Bring a partner, a family,
experience the beauty and wonder of friend or loved one and enjoy a fun watercolor session
NRookery Bay National Estuarine Research where duos create coastal wildlife-themed artwork
Rookery Bay Environmental
Reserve. With cooler temperatures, drier days and together. November 8
Learning Center
239-530-5972 a quieter pace before peak season, this is the perfect Rookery Bay Nature Collage - Create layered
time for residents and visitors alike to enjoy all the works of art using natural materials like shells, sand
Just 15 minutes from downtown Naples 5 Avenue area Reserve has to offer. Whether you love boating, and leaves in this creative class led by artist Monique
th
300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
RookeryBay.org fishing, birding, shelling, trail hiking or exploring the Olsen. November 1
Facebook.com/FriendsofRookeryBay water by kayak, Rookery Bay provides endless ways Nature Journaling - Slow down and deepen
Instagram.com/friendsofrookerybay to connect with the natural world; and it’s only your connection to the natural world through words,
15 minutes from busy downtown Naples! sketches, and observations. November 14
All Season Long Just as the wildlife becomes more active in Returning Favorites
RookeryBay.com/events the cooler months, so does the Rookery Bay Forest Bathing Wellness Walk - Join a guided
RookeryBay.org/calendar Environmental Learning Center. This season brings meditation in nature designed to restore calm and
Sign Up for the monthly e-newsletter an exciting lineup of programs and events. Some clarity. November 1
programs are brand-new and others longtime Watercolors & Wildlife with Jan - Enjoy
Open favorites, but they are all designed to inspire, educate watercolor painting with a focus on Rookery Bay’s
Tuesday - Saturday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and delight. From creative art workshops to science “Spirit Animals,” guided by artist Jan Deswik.
talks and even classic cars, November at Rookery Bay November 6 & 20
Tickets is filled with opportunities for all ages and interests. Birding with Biologists - Learn bird identification
$10 for adults For those living full time or part-time in Naples, techniques and practice in the field with local experts.
$5 for ages 4-12 close to Rookery Bay, these months are a reminder of November 22
Children 3 and under are FREE how lucky the community is to have 110,000 acres of Essentials of Digital Photography - Hone

Rookery Bay Events November: conserved coastal habitat so easily accessible. Whether your camera skills with longtime instructor Sonny
Nov 1 Nature Collage you attend a class, bring your child to camp, explore Saunders. November 22
Nov 1 Forest Bathing Wellness Walk a trail or simply enjoy the view from Rookery Bay’s Marine Science School Break Camp - Middle and
Nov 5 Moon Walk: Nights in Nature boardwalk or scenic overlook bridge, you are part of high school students spend a day as marine scientists,
Nov 6 Art Gallery Reception: Gulf to Glades the ongoing story of protecting and celebrating this exploring estuaries and wildlife in hands-on activities.
Nov 6 Watercolors & Wildlife (Fish) special natural place for generations to come to enjoy. November 24.
Nov 8 Perfect Paint Pairs (Fish) Spotlight Event: The Annual Rookery Bay Classic Science Nite Series: Oceans, Plastics, and Peace
Nov 14 Nature Journaling Car Show – Nov. 15 of Mind
Nov 15 Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show One of the most popular community gatherings Back by popular demand, Rookery Bay’s evening
Nov 20 Watercolors & Wildlife (Fish) of the season returns on November 15. The Annual science talks return with a thought-provoking theme
Nov 22 Birding with Biologists Workshop Rookery Bay Classic Car Show, onsite at Florida that touches on environmental challenges and
Nov 22 Essentials of Digital Photography SouthWestern State College (7505 Grand Lely Drive personal well-being. Each Science Nite combines
Nov 24 Marine Science School Break Camp
(Sleuthing the Lagoon) in Naples) showcases more than 100 antique, classic, education with fun featuring interactive displays,
Nov 25 Science Nite: Megalodons, muscle, exotic and high-performance vehicles. food and drinks and opportunities to mingle with
Mermaids & Climate Guests can also enjoy vendors, entertainment and neighbors and experts alike.
family-friendly activities. November 25: “Megalodons, Mermaids and
NEW THIS SEASON Climate” - Marine Scientist Ellen Prager and
Moon Walk: Nights in Nature - Experience Meteorologist Dave Jones answer fascinating ocean
Rookery Bay under the glow of the full moon on a and atmosphere questions with humor and insight.
guided evening walk with a biologist. Discover bats, Register at RookeryBay.org/events
frogs and nocturnal insects in this magical after-dark Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
adventure. November 5 300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113
or Scan QR Code:

Visit RookeryBay.org
to learn more about upcoming
events and programs at the
Rookery Bay Environmental
Learning Center.
Also, Naturalist-led boat and
kayak eco-tours are available
all summer long!

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