BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION
Become a Friend of Rookery Bay
If you live in Southwest Florida, the Reserve protects YOUR coast. Its 110,000 acres stretch from downtown Naples east through the Western Everglades, encompassing 40% of Collier County’s coastline! Reserve scientists monitor water quality, restore mangroves and manage habitat. Reserve educators host field trips for 4th grade, 7th grade and high school students and coordinate diverse programs for visitors of the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.
If you live outside Southwest Florida, the Reserve lands impact YOU because many migratory birds visit or winter here, and the seafood you eat may have started its life in our estuary waters.
Become a Friend
As a member of the Friends of Rookery Bay, you are an intricate part of our organization. Serving as an advocate for this special place, you help us protect what is most dear to Southwest Florida – the environment and wildlife that live here. We value your voice and support.
Memberships start at $20 per year.
Make a Donation
Your donation helps the Friends support the Reserve’s education, research, and conservation efforts. Become a monthly donor, adopt a sea turtle nest, purchase a tribute brick, contribute to our endowment, or support a program of your choice.
Volunteer
Hundreds of volunteers play a vital role in the preservation, restoration and management of our mangrove estuary in the donation of over 18,000 hours a year. We have a variety of opportunities for you to choose from.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s(RBNERR) federal funding is in danger of being eliminated and we need your support!!
WHY IT MATTERS
RBNERR is one of the largest remaining undisturbed mangrove forests in North America and staff are responsible for managing wildlife and habitats within its 110,000- acre boundary, which stretches from Naples to the Western Everglades, encompassing 40% of Collier County’s coastline!
The economic, recreational, educational, and environmental benefits provided by RBNERR are significant. Our federal partner NOAA estimates that annually RBNERR hosts 4 million people and conservatively contributes $58 million dollars to support our local community.
OUR IMPACT
Cutting-edge research and monitoring of water, weather, plants and animals help researchers detect issues before they become problems. Science is leading the way for innovative conservation and land management practices, crucial for adapting to constantly changing conditions. Conservation efforts remove non-native, invasive plants and animals to help protect Florida’s beautiful native wildlife. Hands-on field trips and education programs inspire thousands of students and adults annually, fostering greater stewardship of watersheds, estuaries and oceans.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Get Involved! Click here to sign a letter in support National Estuarine Research Reserve Association
