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Mangrove RestorationMangrove Restoration
Rookery Bay hosted Fabien Cousteau, third-generation ocean explorer, for a brief site visit and press conference about the importance of mangroves on Tuesday in partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and Coastal Resources Group. 
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Prescribed Fires on the Horizon Prescribed Fires on the Horizon
Rookery Bay Reserve’s resource management team has announced plans for the 2012 prescribed fire season. Thanks to the help of the Prescribed Fire Training Center and other professionals, Reserve staff are able to prescribe fire to hundreds of acres of fire-starved habitat throughout the reserve every year. Prescribed fire is a critically important tool for managing natural areas in Florida. This week (weather depending) fires may be seen or smelled in the vicinity of Shell Island Road, Hall Bay, and Key (Keewaydin) Island.


Listen to a 60 second radio PSA on the importance of fire
Press Release
more information about prescribed fire
 
Created Exclusively for the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Exhibit

Kathy Spalding limited edition Giclee prints, posters and notecards, individually captured from the Continuum Watercolor that graces the Environmental Learning Center are now available.
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What is This?
What is This?
What is the mysterious flora or fauna in the photograph to the left? Click the answer button to find out.

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The Io moth (Automeris io) larva is a heavily-spined, stinging caterpillar frequently found on oak trees. They are not lethal, however the spines release painful venom when touched and are extremely effective at deterring predators. The adult (moth) is nocturnal, and can sometimes be found resting on the side of a building with its wings folded. At rest the moth appears plain, but the concealed underwings contain a substantial eye spot. Learn more about Florida's species of stinging and venomous caterpillars here
Photos by Dave Graff



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300 Tower Road
Naples, Fl 34113
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Upcoming Events

Save The Date

Upcoming events at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center:

  • January 13 - 15,
    Southwest Florida Nature Festival
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  • March 24, 2012
    Batfish Bash for the Bay
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Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape

Project Greenscape is a partnership program promoting Florida Friendly Landscaping through strategic, science-based education.
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