Explore the Environmental Learning Center. Interactive exhibits focus on the plants and animals of the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay Reserve. Aquariums, nature store, art gallery, walking trails and more introduce visitors to this coastal world. Guided tours of the 110,000-acre waterway reserve by boat or kayak.
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Rookery Bay's Environmental Learning Center serves as an educational, research and training facility as well as an attraction. The visitor center features state-of-the-art exhibits and aquariums showcasing habitats and species found within the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Second-floor party or meeting space features floor-to-ceiling windows that provide outstanding views of Henderson Creek and the sunset over the estuarine wilderness beyond. In addition, we offer classrooms and meeting space, a 140-seat auditorium, an outside picnic area, lawns, gardens, walking trails with observation platforms over water, art gallery and nature-themed gift shop. We can accommodate day or evening functions for meetings, workshops, seminars, parties and gatherings, and offer use of modern audiovisual equipment and other technology to enhance and empower your presentation or event. Catering can be supplied from outside vendors and our picnic area offers a delightful space for a relaxed lunch, cocktail party, or formal dinner. Bus parking is available. Guided tours of the 110,000-acre waterway reserve are available by boat or kayak.
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Guided Boat and Kayak Tours
Now - April 30, 2019, Daily | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Experience the nature of Rookery Bay Research Reserve up-close and personal with one of our naturalist-guided kayak or boat tours....
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Now - April 27, 2019, Weekly on Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On Science Saturdays, kids and adults can discover the plants, fish and wildlife that call Rookery Bay Research Reserve's 110,000 acres home....
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Lunch & Learn Lecture at Rookery Bay
February 26, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for the fourth in a series of six lectures in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Rookery Bay Research Reserve -Rookery Bay through th...
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Birds of the Beach Workshop
March 9, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Southwest Florida is a critical stopover site for thousands of migrating and wintering shorebirds....
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Rookery Bay Workshop - Birds of the Beach
March 9, 2019 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Southwest Florida is a critical stopover site for thousands of migrating and wintering shorebirds....
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Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop at Rookery Bay
March 11, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you want to get the best pictures possible, and truly understanding your camera's features, this camera workshop is for you....
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