Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve on Rookery Bay Community Day. The annual FREE event will feature family fun for everyone! Rookery Bay is yours to Explore, Enjoy and Protect!
- Indoor & Outdoor Family Activities
- Marine Life Touch Tank & Aquaria
- Nature, Wildlife & Art Exhibits
- Book Signing
9:30am - 11:30pm: Susan Levine
Susan, who is a Naples resident is enchanted by the wildlife, particularly the birds. She is a Florida Master Naturalist and excited to share all that she has learned with children through her books. Susan blends her interest in wildlife with her imaginative storytelling to entertain and teach young children, while being a great resource for teachers and parents.
Jenny's First Catch and Gilbert's Migration Vacation
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Anya Beltsina
Maureen Sullivan-Hartung, a nature lover, local history lover, supporter of our local environment and Naples freelance writer. This for newspaper reporter has articles and photographs that have been published in numerous magazines throughout the state of Florida.
Hidden History of Everglades City and Places Nearby, Images of America: Everglades City
9:30am - 3:30pm: Face Painting
Not just for kids! Everyone can enjoy fun and exciting face painting through out the event by some amazing artists.
- Photo Booth
- Fishing Clinics
- Food Trucks
Worked up an appetite? No problem! On Community Day at Rookery Bay you can sit down next to our butterfly garden and enjoy a some delicious BBQ or keep it simple with some corn.
Farmers Corn and Gator Creek BBQ Company
- Kayak Demos
- Sneak Peek Boat Tours at Rookery Bay Field Station, 10 Shell Island Road.
Friends of Rookery Bay is offering a limited number of "Sneak Peek" 30-minute boat tours with its exclusive eco-tour provider Rising Tide Explorers. Registration is required. Age: 3+, Cost: Adult (Ages 18+): $20 and Youth Ages (3-17): $20
Time: 8:45am, 9:15am, 9:45am, 10:15am, 10:45am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm
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