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Programs, Tours and Events

Bay Reserve

August 6 – 10 | Summer Institute for Marine Science September 4 | Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Students with an interest in marine science are invited to participate If you want to get the best pictures possible, and truly understanding
in a very special opportunity to learn about the coastal environment with your camera’s features, the Essentials of Digital Photography: How to get
Rookery Bay staff and local researchers during the Summer Institute for the most from your digital camera workshop is for you. This class covers
Marine Science, August 6 - 10. This weeklong program brings students the essentials of your digital camera. You will learn how to use your
into the estuary for hands-on experiences relating to ecology, marine camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control and the drive modes to create
biology, sustainability and citizen science. images with impact and creativity Some previous camera or photography
Activities will include kayaking, mudflat exploration and pulling a trawl experience is recommended, and a desire to learn. Sonny Saunders
net behind a research reserve vessel to learn about the animals of the has over 35 years of experience in photography and instruction and is
Rookery Bay estuary. PLUS! We’ll take field trips to nearby environmental renowned for his ability to communicate to a wide variety of students.
centers, including MOTE Marine Lab, FGCU Vester Field Station and the Cost is $55.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The Summer Institute for Marine Science is for students entering September 29 | National Estuaries Day – Special 40th
8th, 9th or 10th grade. Space is limited to 15 students and registration is Anniversary Event
required. This program was made possible with funding support from the 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Foundation of Collier County. Don’t miss this FREE annual celebration of the 29 Estuarine
Research Reserves around the nation. Called National Estuaries Day,
August 13 | Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop the celebration recognizes the importance of estuaries. Also called
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “cradles of the ocean,” this habitat is found where rivers meet the sea
If you want to get the best pictures possible, and truly understanding and is where many species of fish and shellfish start their lives. This
your camera’s features, the Essentials of Digital Photography: How to annual event includes staff-narrated boat tours (bus transportation
get the most from your digital camera workshop is for you. This class provided to the boat), introductory 30-minute kayaking trips and stand-
covers the essentials of your digital camera. You will learn how to use up paddleboarding demos on Henderson Creek, Estuary Encounter
your camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control and the drive modes to interactive marine life exhibit, kids’ crafts, Junior Scientist activities,
create images with impact and creativity. Some previous camera or behind-the-scenes tours of the science labs, films, a food truck and more.
photography experience is recommended, and a desire to learn. Sonny Admission is free and activities are available on a first-come,
Saunders has over 35 years of experience in photography and instruction first-served basis. Sign-up begins when doors open at 9 am. Age
and is renowned for his ability to communicate to a wide variety of restrictions apply.
students. Cost is $55. “VIP Express” Passes Available

August 14 | Breakfast with the Birds: Back from the Brink- Using Skip the line! Check out our "VIP Express” pass, available for our
Social Attraction to Save Seabirds 11 a.m. boat tour with the option to reserve space in one additional
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. activity, front-row seating for Live Oak’s video presentation and more! A
limited number of these tickets will be sold. Cost is $25 with proceeds
Learn about birds at this summer lecture series! Adam DiNuovo has
been working with shorebirds and seabirds across the US and beyond for supporting the Friends of Rookery Bay.
more than 15 years. He is currently the Shorebird Stewardship Program October 15 | Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop
Manager for Audubon Florida. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Lecture begins at 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Enjoy pastries, coffee and juice. Cost is $15. If you want to get the best pictures possible, and truly understanding
August 17 | National Honeybee Day your camera’s features, the Essentials of Digital Photography: How to
get the most from your digital camera workshop is for you. This class
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. covers the essentials of your digital camera. You will learn how to use
In celebration of National Honey Bee Day, the Rookery Bay your camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control and the drive modes to
Environmental Learning Center offers “buy one, get one free admission.” create images with impact and creativity. Some previous camera or
Higher price prevails. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must pay at photography experience is recommended, and a desire to learn. Sonny
door.
Saunders has over 35 years of experience in photography and instruction
and is renowned for his ability to communicate to a wide variety of
students. Cost is $55.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enjoy the two-story visitor center, art gallery, gift
shop, nature trail with viewing platform and more. Themed naturalist programs are offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles,
Estuary Encounter marine life exhibit and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids 6 – 12, and free for kids under 6 and Friends of Rookery Bay
members. Located at 300 Tower Road, one mile south of the intersection of US41 and Collier Boulevard.
Learn more and register for tours and events at rookerybay.org/calendar. Friends of Rookery Bay member discounts apply to most events.
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