ROOKERY BAY COMMUNITY DAY
Saturday, May 3, 2025 9AM-2PM
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve on Rookery Bay Community Day. The annual FREE event will feature family fun for everyone! Rookery Bay is yours to Explore, Enjoy and Protect!
- Indoor & Outdoor Family Activities
- Marine Life Touch Tank & Aquaria
- Nature, Wildlife & Art Exhibits
- Book Signing
- Face Painting
- Photo Booth
- Fishing Clinics
- Food Trucks Onsite
- Kayak Demos
- Sneak Peek Boat Tours – registration required
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Book Signing
Susan Levine
9:30am - 11:30pm
9:30am - 11:30pm
Susan, who is a Naples resident is enchanted by the wildlife, particularly the birds. She is a Florida Master Naturalist and excited to share all that she has learned with children through her books. Susan blends her interest in wildlife with her imaginative storytelling to entertain and teach young children, while being a great resource for teachers and parents.
- Jenny’s First Catch
- Gilbert’s Migration Vacation
Book Signing
Anya Beltsina
12:30pm - 2:30pm
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Maureen Sullivan-Hartung, a nature lover, local history lover, supporter of our local environment and Naples freelance writer. This for newspaper reporter has articles and photographs that have been published in numerous magazines throughout the state of Florida.
- Hidden History of Everglades City and Places Nearby
- Images of America: Everglades City
Face Painting
9:30am - 3:30pm
Not just for kids! Everyone can enjoy fun and exciting face painting through out the event by some amazing artists.
Food Trucks
Worked up an appetite? No problem! On Community Day at Rookery Bay you can sit down next to our butterfly garden and enjoy a some delicious BBQ or keep it simple with some corn.
- Farmers Corn
- Gator Creek BBQ Company
Sneak Peek Boat Tours
10 Shell Island Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Sneak Peek Boat Tours at Rookery Bay Field Station
Friends of Rookery Bay is offering a limited number of “Sneak Peek” 30-minute boat tours with its exclusive eco-tour provider Rising Tide Explorers. Boat tours are $20 per person. Registration is required.
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