BECOME A FRIEND

It’s good to have Friends, and we hope you will become one of ours.

Our Friends stand for clean water, environmental protection, and a pristine coastline that supports recreational activities such as kayaking and birding as well as commercial endeavors like eco-tourism and fishing. So many of our Friends are drawn to Southwest Florida because of the beautiful and amazing environment, and they want to see it protected for generations to come. That’s why they – like you – invest in Friends of Rookery Bay, a 501(c)(3) Citizen Support Organization.

They say “Strangers are just Friends waiting to happen.” We look forward to having you as our Friend!

Membership Levels | Friends of Rookery Bay | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student  – $20
Individual – $35
Family – $95
Contributing – $150
Patron – $250
Supporter – $500
Benefactor –$1,000
Lifetime – $10,000

MEMBERS' NIGHT

February 13, 2024
We’re Celebrating YOU! Thank you for supporting Friends of Rookery Bay

Friends of Rookery Bay invites YOU, our members to our annual Members’ Night event on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm which will feature Broadway show tunes performed by Martina Long, headliner for Carnival Cruise Line. Enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks and light refreshments. FREE for Friends of Rookery Bay members.

We look forward to celebrating YOU!

THANK YOU TO OUR LIFETIME MEMBERS

Donna and Rob Reiley

Lavern Norris Gaynor*

Lois and Bruce Selfon

Marla and Sam Lucarelli

Mimi and Randy Vilord

Rebecca and Nancy Maddox

*deceased

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

A MEMBERSHIP BONUS

ANCA Reciprocal Program

Friends of Rookery Bay members enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Calusa Nature Center in Ft. Myers, and several other Florida nature centers along with free or discounted admission at more than 180 centers nationwide because of our reciprocal membership with the Association of Nature Center Administrators.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

I just joined - when can I start enjoying my benefits?

It takes a few weeks to receive your membership card in the mail. If you joined online, you should immediately receive an email confirmation. You may use this confirmation email to gain temporary access to our Environmental Learning Center. To enjoy your membership discount code for our events and ecotours, call (239)530-5972.

I joined online, but I didn’t receive an email confirmation. What next?

Membership registration confirmation messages automatically, some email providers’ firewall settings identify the messages as spam. Please check your “junk” mail folder. To ensure future delivery, please add rookerybay.org to your safelist.

I need to change my contact information - how do I do it?

Contact the Friends by phone (239-530-5972) or email to update your membership information.

When do I need to show my membership card?

Present it to the Environmental Learning Center to receive your membership benefits.

How can I use my bonus benefits with ANCA?

You will need to present your valid membership card to the registration or front desk to receive your membership benefits.

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