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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
300 Tower Road
239-417-6310

Our Mission:

The mission of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Southwest Florida through research and education.

About Us:

Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the gulf coast of Florida, the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Office in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).


Upcoming Events at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Birding with Biologists

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park
Naples, FL
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Forest Bathing

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 12:30pm
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Holiday Crafts and Coloring

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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