EVENTS AT ROOKERY BAY
February
SOLD OUT! 2023 Natural Selections: Photography Annual Reception
Join us during our art gallery reception of photography juried by local art experts.
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Fisheries Research
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: Manatees
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
Members' Only Breakfast Celebration
Pancake breakfast for Members Only. Registration is required for this free event.
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
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.
2023 Natural Selections: Photography Annual Exhibition
Visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to see our limited time Photography Exhibition.
Rookery Bay Farmers Market
Outdoor Farmers Market
Every Sunday starting January 8th – May 28th
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Environmental Learning Center Closed*
March
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Fisheries Research
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: Sea Stars
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
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.
Virtual Binoculars Field Trip: Shorebirds & Seabirds
This exclusive 1.5-hour field trip to Tigertail Beach is an opportunity to practice bird identification skills with expert biologists Rochelle Streker of Audubon Florida and Collette Lauzau of Rookery Bay Research Reserve.
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
2023 Natural Selections: Photography Annual Exhibition
Visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to see our limited time Photography Exhibition.
Rookery Bay Farmers Market
Outdoor Farmers Market
Every Sunday starting January 8th – May 28th
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Environmental Learning Center Closed*
April
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Sea Turtles of 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: Vistas
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!
2023 Natural Selections: Photography Annual Exhibition
Visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to see our limited time Photography Exhibition.
Rookery Bay Farmers Market
Outdoor Farmers Market
Every Sunday starting January 8th – May 28th
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Environmental Learning Center Closed*
Annual Events
Festival of Birds
Join us for our 19th annual Festival of Birds! Throughout the festival, listen to local experts, swamp tromp through Fakahatchee Strand or many other exiting guided field trips at wildlife hotspots around Southwest Florida and participate in a variety of exciting activities (prices vary).
Members' Day Celebration
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
Wildlife and Wild Places! Enjoy live music, cocktails, dinner, dancing and live auction items.
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.