Education and Outreach
The primary focus of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s education program is on-the-water trips that emphasize estuarine and coastal ecology. These typically involve local high school and college marine science or environmental studies classes, with occasional visits by local middle schools. The objective of these programs is to help students gain first-hand knowledge about the coastal environment.

Community outreach is another priority for the education department. Reserve staff provide environmental education programs to libraries, schools, service clubs, and a variety of civic organizations. Public training events include classes that offer certification through the Florida Master Naturalist Program. Informational brochures are distributed to the public and a quarterly newsletter is published. Other collateral materials include fact sheets entitled Finding Solutions and printed summaries of Coastal Zone Management Workshops.

Outreach
Outreach programs can be provided to your association, club, group or organization at your location.
Click here to see the list of available programs that can be provided.

Please contact Education Coordinator Randy McCormick for scheduling information