NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY
National Estuaries Day
September 24, 2022
9am - 4pm
9am - 4pm
Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve on National Estuaries Day. This year’s theme is #Wade In! The annual FREE event held at the country’s 30 national estuarine research reserves will feature family fun for everyone!
Pre-registration is only required for the Sneak Peek Boat Tours located on Shell Island Road.
Environmental Learning Center
300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113
- Hobie, kayak and paddleboard demos
- Science and art activities for children
- Local authors book signing by Anya Beltsina and Joanne Tailele
- Sea turtle obstacle course
- Face and arm painting
- Food trucks
- Live music
Overflow parking available at Walmart (shuttles taking you to and from event)
Walmart Super Center
6650 Collier Blvd
Naples, FL 34114
Rookery Bay Field Station
10 Shell Island Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Sneak Peek Boat Tours
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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