ELC Explorers is designed as a science based program for 3rd-5th grade students and involves pre-trip investigations, hands-on field trip activities at our Environmental Learning Center, and all supplies. Maximum of 45 students.

• Duration: 2 – 3 hours program
• Price: $300
• Activities: Indoors
• Scheduling Request Window: August and September

This field experience is designed for middle school or high school science
classes and focuses on active investigation of our coastal environment. Field activities are determined by grade level.

• Duration: 1 – 2.5 hours program
• Price: VARIES BASED ON GROUP SIZE
• Activities take place outside in/near water
• Scheduling Request Window: August and September

Location of program may be field based or at the Environmental Learning Center and are at the discretion of Rookery Bay NERR staff.

• Duration: 2 – 3 hour programs
• Activities: determined by course description
• Scheduling Request Window: All Year

Discover how staff at the Reserve work to fulfill their mission of research, education, and land protection. All requests must be submitted four weeks in advance.  Thank you for your interest!

At this time, we are currently not providing outreach requests. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We offer a seining experience for mixed aged groups, 3^rd – 12^th grade, focused on active investigation of our coastal environment. Maximum of 20  students. If your group includes students younger we recommend to bring them to our learning center for self-guided experience HERE: VISIT PAGE

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center offers a variety of activities throughout the year. From activities for kids and families, to lectures and classes that teach you all about our coastal environment, to exciting annual events that help to support the continued efforts of the Rookery Bay Staff. There is something for everyone year-round.

Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) is an annual, two-day workshop for middle school teachers that provides hands-on, field-based, professional teacher development opportunities. Teachers from Collier County and around the state learn about issues facing estuaries in southwest Florida during field trips into the estuary and experience hands-on sessions led by educators and community partners focusing on water quality, invasive species, and watershed management.

Self-Guided, Group Rate (adults and/or children, excluding school groups)

• 10-person minimum and 30-person maximum per group
• $8 adults; $3 children
• Group must be scheduled > 2 weeks prior to visit (based on ability)
• Group admission does not include special programs or tours

• Group size variable based on type and availability, 10-12 people per guide
• $10/person
• Group must be scheduled > 4 weeks prior to visit
• Guided Tour: $10/person
  • 1 – 1.5-hour docent led tour of exhibits, estuary encounter, aquariums and art gallery
  • Guests may stay longer to explore trails and gardens on their own.