EVENTS AT ROOKERY BAY
September
National Estuaries Day
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve during this annual FREE event featuring family fun for everyone! This year’s theme is #WadeIn!
Migratory Bird Workshop
Rookery Bay NERR, Audubon and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida have come together to teach you about some encounters with your favorite coastal birds!
Summer Art Show: The Land They Love
Join exhibiting Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s Staff and Volunteers during our Summer Art Show.
October
Virtual Binoculars Workshop
If you love the birds of the beach, then this field trip is for you! Learn ID skills and discuss the amazing journeys of migrating and wintering shorebirds.
Birding with Biologists
Enjoy this fun and informative class designed to help you identify birds around you. Perfect for the beginning birder!
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Research in the Reserve
Enjoy a hot buffet from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, while learning something new about Research in the Reserve on the big screen in the comfort of the auditorium.
Watercolors & Wildlife: Fish
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
Summer Art Show: The Land They Love
Visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to see our limited time our Summer Art Show.
November
2022 Natural Selections: Painting Annual Reception
Join us during our art gallery reception of painting juried by local art experts. Most of the works are available for purchase.
Watercolors & Wildlife: Sea Stars
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Invasive Species
Enjoy a hot buffet from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, while learning something new about Research in the Reserve on the big screen in the comfort of the auditorium.
Virtual Binoculars Workshop
If you love the birds of the beach, then this field trip is for you! Learn ID skills and discuss the amazing journeys of migrating and wintering shorebirds.
Birding with Biologists
Enjoy this fun and informative class designed to help you identify birds around you. Perfect for the beginning birder!
4th Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show
Attention car enthusiasts! Join us for this annual event featuring more than 100 antique, muscle, and classic cars.
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
2022 Natural Selections: Painting Annual Exhibition
Visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to see our limited time Painting Exhibition.
Annual Events
Festival of Birds
Join Rookery Bay Research Reserve from wherever you are! A Festival Pass is required to attend the field trips and lectures, and includes free admission to the Environmental Learning Center all month long!
Members' Night
Members and their friends are invited to join us for a welcome reception. We're celebrating YOU! Registration is required for this free event.
Bash for the Bay
Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing, a raffle and live auction, and other surprises in support of Rookery Bay Research Reserve.
National Estuaries Day
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve during this annual FREE event featuring family fun for everyone! This year’s theme is #WadeIn!
Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show
Attention car enthusiasts! Join us for this annual event featuring more than 100 antique, muscle, and classic cars.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your next birthday with us! With 5 different party crafts to choose from you and 19 other guests can enjoy the exciting activities we offer at the Environmental Learning Center.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Reserve’s Education Department plans fun and informative events and activities throughout the year, serving diverse audiences, including schoolchildren to adults. Consider supporting their work to enhance your next experience at Rookery Bay.
