Sunday, September 20
9:00am – 10:30am
FEE-BASED

This virtual LIVE birding trip to one of Southwest Florida’s top beaches for shorebird sightings. Adam DiNuovo of Audubon will have all the bird facts and expert tips for your next beach visit.

Monday, September 21st
9:00am – 9:45am
FREE

Head out LIVE to the barrier islands within Rookery Bay for a survey of shorebirds and seabirds … and from the comfort of your home!

Monday, September 21st
9:30am – 12:30pm
FEE-BASED

Want to get the best pictures possible, and truly understand your camera’s features? You will learn how to use your camera’s shutter, aperture, ISO control and the drive modes to create images with impact and creativity.

Tuesday, September 22nd
9:00am – 9:45am
FREE

Get up close and personal with Sea Turtle nests from your phone, device or computer! Our turtle team will take you LIVE into the field for the latest updates on sea turtle nesting in the Reserve.

Wednesday, September 23rd
9:00am – 9:45am
FREE

Join our biologists LIVE as we explore the Reserve’s unique upland scrub habitat. We will be on the look out for invasive species, like Burmese pythons, lizards and Brazilian pepper plants.

Thursday, September 24th
9:45am – 10:30am
FREE

Hop on board a vessel with our researchers as we cruise LIVE in the back waters of the Reserve. You’ll find out what fisheries monitoring is all about and see what catch of the day may be.

Friday, September 25th
1:00pm – 2:00pm
FREE

Hear behind the scene stories from Emmy Award Winning Elam Stoltzfus as he recaps the making of Mangrove Coast with Reserve Staff. See previously unreleased clips from the documentary.

Friday, September 25th
7:00pm – 8:00pm
FREE

Are you an Estuary Hero? Challenge your quaran-“teams” and colleagues on their knowledge of where rivers meet the sea in this interactive platform. Enjoy educational commentary from some special Reserve guests throughout the fun!