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All above programs are open to all ages paying regular admission to the Environmental Learning Center, $5 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12 and FREE for kids under 6 years old.
Daily Programs

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Join our team of naturalists for a closer look at some of the plants and animals of our coastal environment and the issues they face. These 45-minute programs are offered Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm and are included with admission. A full schedule is available here. Some of the below programs are available for community outreach presentations.

Topics include:

Munchin’ in the Mangroves*
Learn about the amazing diversity of native fish and estuarine organisms as our naturalist feeds the residents of our 2,300-gallon aquarium.
Native Plants and More*
Join a Rookery Bay naturalist on a walking tour of the grounds and discover many of the fascinating uses for native plants.
Sea Shells of Southwest Florida
Learn about the amazing array of shells found on our beaches and the animals that live inside.
Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Join a Rookery Bay naturalist to discover the magic of estuaries, why they are important and what you can do to help keep them healthy.
Skulls & Bones
There's much to be learned about animals and the way they live by examining their skulls and bones. From panthers to spoonbills... find out what makes them tick!
Manatees and Marching Molars
Learn why manatees are unique as our naturalist shares fun facts and ways you can help these endangered marine mammals!
Slithering Snakes
Learn about the snakes in Florida’s environment and see one up close as our naturalist dispels some of the myths about these slithering reptiles.
Native Orchids of Southwest Florida
Join our naturalist on a photo journey through Southwest Florida in search of native orchids.
Wet and Wild Waterbirds
Grasp the basics of bird identification as our naturalist details the different plumages and migrations of our local coastal waterbirds.
Oceans of Life
Explore marine biodiversity and learn about the current threats to our ecosystem.
Sharks: Facts and Fiction
Learn about sharks of the Rookery Bay Reserve as our naturalist details what makes them such fascinating creatures.

* denotes program not available for community outreach presentation

Daily Program Schedule:

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Complete Summer Program Guide
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Walk Through Time
Walk Through Time

Walk through Time
Join a Rookery Bay naturalist for a one-hour guided historical walk on Shell Island Road. Learn about the mighty Calusas and the pioneering families of the Little Marco Settlement.

Walk Through Time is suspended until Fall
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