This is a FREE workshop for environmental-based tourism companies and their guides who would like to learn more about conserving our unique environments of Southwest Florida. Rookery Bay NERR, Audubon and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida have come together to teach you about some encounters with your favorite coastal birds!

Southwest Florida is a critical stopover site for thousands of migrating and wintering shorebirds. In this program, Rochelle Streker of Audobon Florida and Collette Lauzau of Rookery Bay Research Reserve will discuss the life history of these birds and the incredible journeys many of them make annually.
From the comfort of your computer, we will taken you on a virtual tour of the amazing mudflats of Tigertail Beach. You will see what birds are out there in real time through a virtual spotting scope while viewing photos and receiving clues to look for to help you identify these birds in the field.

Each month the birds species and their appearance will change so we encourage you to join us for the entire series. No two sessions will be the same!

Paint the beauty of coastal Naples and the wildlife of estuary waters with this watercolors class led by local Naples artist, Jan Deswik. Held in classrooms at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, participants will complete a painted piece with matte at each session.

• Perfect for beginners
• Spotlights on nature from shells to bird life to local waterways
• All materials are included
• Complete a painting at each class!

Are you interested in increasing your knowledge of Florida’s unique coastal habitat and wildlife? Rookery Bay Research Reserve partners with the University of Florida to offer a section of the Florida Master Naturalist Program – Coastal Systems. You’ll learn about marine environments, birds, fish, mammals and more!