EVENTS AT ROOKERY BAY
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Calendar of Events
April
Birding with Biologists
Practice using your binoculars and field guides during this fun and informative class, designed to help you identify birds around you.
Forest Bathing
Enjoy a slow, quiet, guided sensory experience with nature on our Snail Trail.
Watercolors & Wildlife
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
Becoming a Florida Friendly Native Lecture Series - Valuing Water in our Communities
The Florida Friendly Native Lecture Series hosted by the Greenscape Alliance invites guests to learn more about how to live in concert with Florida nature.
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series - Burmese Pythons
Enjoy a hot buffet while learning something new about Burmese pythons on the big screen in the comfort of the auditorium.
Becoming a Florida Friendly Native Lecture Series - Understanding Urban Tree Needs
The Florida Friendly Native Lecture Series hosted by the Greenscape Alliance invites guests to learn more about how to live in concert with Florida nature.
2025 Spring Workshop for Ecotour Guides | Beautiful Birds
This is a workshop created exclusively for environmental-based tourism companies and their guides who would like to learn more about conserving our unique environments in Southwest Florida.
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
Science Nite
After hours at Rookery Bay, enjoy an evening of food, drinks, hands-on science fun and a presentation by archaeology experts about Southwest Florida’s history and the indigenous peoples from long ago.
May
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series - Preserving archaeological sites
Enjoy a hot buffet while learning something new about preserving archaeological sites on the big screen in the comfort of the auditorium.
Rookery Bay Community Day
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve during this annual FREE event featuring family fun for everyone!
2025 Summer I Art Reception
Art is submitted by FGCU students for this exhibition featuring themes relating to the Rookery Bay Research Reserve!
Watercolors & Wildlife
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!
June
Watercolors & Wildlife
Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters in this watercolor painting class.
Student Institute for Marine Science - Behind the Scenes of the Reserve
See where our research takes place, learn about the work that is being done to monitor our estuary, and complete a scientific study of your own!
Drawing from Music
Join us as we bring the joy of art to the Rookery Bay community and teach participants how to create expressive pieces of art inspired by music.
Student Institute for Marine Science - Biology on a Bike
Students explore our uplands of the Rookery Bay Research Reserve on bicycle!
Essentials of Digital Photography
Learn how to get the most from your digital camera at this workshop!
Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) Workshop
This annual two-day workshop for K-12 teachers provides hands-on, field-based, professional teacher development opportunities.
Student Institute for Marine Science - Sleuthing the Lagoon
Students experience the unique habitats of the animals living in the estuary!
Art Gallery Receptions
2025 Summer I Art Reception
Art is submitted by FGCU students for this exhibition featuring themes relating to the Rookery Bay Research Reserve!
2025 Summer II Collective 5
Friends of Rookery Bay hosts a new inspiring exhibition featuring the Collective 5 using mixed media.
Annual Events
Rookery Bay Community Day
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve during this annual FREE event featuring family fun for everyone!
Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show
Attention car enthusiasts! Join us for this annual event featuring more than 100 antique, muscle, and classic cars.
Festival of Birds
Join us for our 21st annual Festival of Birds! Listen to local experts, join guided field trips and participate in a variety of exciting activities.
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
Enjoy live music, cocktails, dinner, dancing and live auction items.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your next birthday with us! With 5 different party crafts to choose from, you and your 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.