FRIENDS OF ROOKERY BAY

Our Mission & Impact
The Friends provide vital monetary and in-kind support for Reserve programs and operations. Our members, volunteers and donors enable us to be a reliable partner to the Reserve and an advocate for preservation and coastal protection.
How We Help
ABOUT US
Leadership


History
Partners
A partnership with the United Arts Council of Collier County since 2003 has enabled us to showcase annual exhibitions of painting and photography juried by local artists to visitors of the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.


Annual Award
Past Recipients:
2019: Lavern Norris Gaynor
2020: The Clyde and Niki Butcher Family
2021: Francis Rooney
2022: Charlette Roman
STAFF DIRECTORY
The Executive Director and staff manage daily operations to support the Friends and Reserve.
Athan Barkoukis: Executive Director
Phone: 239-530-5990
Email: director@friendsofrookerybay.org
Cathy Bolinger: Accountant
Email: accounting@friendsofrookerybay.org
Janet Brooks: Customer Service Manager
Phone: 239-530-5972
Email: friends@rookerybay.org
Nature Store Manager
Email: naturestore@rookerybay.org
Robin DeMattia: Marketing Consultant
Email: robin@robindemattia.com
Amelia Horadam: Events Manager
Email: events@rookerybay.org
Raquel Herrera: Visitor Services Specialist
Phone: 239-530-5977
Email: visitors@rookerybay.org