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Snail Trail Nearing Completion
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Up A Creek Kayak Tours
Snail Trail Nearing Completion
Construction of nature trail across Henderson Creek is nearing completion! The new "Snail Trail" is slated to open in time for National Estuaries Day. Check back soon for more details about this exciting event!
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Let Terns Nest in Peace2010 Least Tern Nesting Update
Posting and education efforts are paying off as chicks begin to fledge from several shorebird nest sites in the reserve.
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Guided Kayak Tours Guided Kayak Tours
Two-hour guided kayak tours of Rookery Bay, Hall Bay and mangrove tunnels provide the opportunity to see birds, marine mammals and other sights of nature. Through Oct. 30, one daily kayak trip is offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Beginning Nov. 1, two daily kayak trips will be offered on Wednesdays and Fridays, with start times based on tide schedules. (Sunset kayak tours will be offered on Jan. 19, Feb. 17, March 14 and April 14. Details to follow.) Advanced registration is required by registering online or calling 239-417-6310 x401. The cost is $40 per person ($35 for members) and includes kayak, all equipment, paddling instruction and admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Paddlers must be 12 or older. One tandem kayak is available during each trip for a parent with a child 12 or older.
 
Watercolors by Kathy Spalding
Created Exclusively for the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Exhibit

Kathy Spalding limited edition Giclee prints, posters and notecards, individually captured from the Continuum Watercolor that graces the Environmental Learning Center are now available.
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Friends of Rookery Bay

Rookery Bay NERR
300 Tower Road
Naples, Fl 34113
(239) 417-6310
(239) 417-6315 (fax)
Email: info@rookerybay.org

Upcoming Events

Save The Date

Upcoming events at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center:

  • September 15,
    Snook Seminar
  • September 18,
    Educator Aquatic Species Collection Workshop
  • September 25,
    National Estuaries Day
  • December 4, 2010
    1st Annual Rookery Bay Adventure Race
  • March 12, 2011
    2nd Annual Batfish Bash for the Bay
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Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape is a partnership program promoting Florida Friendly Landscaping through strategic, science-based education.
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