EVENTS AT ROOKERY BAY

National Estuaries Day Celebration | Wade In | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Calendar of Events


May

Essentials of Digital Photography

May 23, 2026

Save the Bay | Fundraiser for Friends of Rookery Bay

Save the Bay

Ends June 30, 2026

Master Naturalist Program | Pop Up Image | Monthly Event | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Florida Master Naturalist Program

Registration Open!

August-September

FC Naples Soccer Games

May Games

June

Save the Bay | Fundraiser for Friends of Rookery Bay

Save the Bay

Ends June 30, 2026

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Sleuthing the Lagoon

Friday, June 5, 2026

Community Restoration Monitoring Training: Shell Island Road | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Community Restoration Monitoring Training: Shell Island Road

Friday, June 5, 2026

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Invertebrate Investigation

Friday, June 12, 2026

Collier County Free Day

Bring your I.D. and receive

free admittance to the ELC

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Environmental Learning Center| Nature Center | Pop up Image | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Environmental Learning Center CLOSED

Scheduled Maintenance

June 15-20, 2026

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Sleuthing the Lagoon

Friday, June 26, 2026

Essentials of Digital Photography

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Master Naturalist Program | Pop Up Image | Monthly Event | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Florida Master Naturalist Program
August-September

Registration Open!

July

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Sleuthing the Lagoon

Friday, July 10, 2026

Community Restoration Monitoring Training: Marco Shores

Friday, July 10, 2026

Collier County Free Day

Bring your I.D. and receive

free admittance to the ELC

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Sleuthing the Lagoon

Friday, July 17, 2026

Essentials of Digital Photography

Saturday, July 18, 2026

12:30 pm

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Biology on Bike

Friday, July 24, 2026

Student Institute for Marine Science Logo | Events and Programs at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Student Institute for Marine Science Camp

Invertebrate Investigation

Friday, July 31, 2026

Master Naturalist Program | Pop Up Image | Monthly Event | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Florida Master Naturalist Program
August-September

Registration Open!

Art Gallery Receptions and Exhibitions

Through the Light of the Estuary - United Arts Collier and Rookery Bay Mixed Media Art Exhibition

Art Gallery Exhibition: May 12 – October 29, 2026

Through the Light of the Estuary - United Arts Collier and Rookery Bay Mixed Media Closing Reception

Closing Reception: October 15, 2026

Annual Events

Members' Day Celebration

January 7, 2027

Festival of Birds | Annual Events | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Festival of Birds

January 14 – 18, 2027

Events | Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Bash for the Bay

February 25, 2027

Rookery Bay Community Day | Events and Programs

Rookery Bay Community Day

May 2, 2026

2020 Classic Car Show | Family Events |rookery Bay Research Reserve

Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show

November 14, 2026

Birthday Parties

Saturdays

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Reserve’s Education Department plans fun and informative events and activities throughout the year, serving diverse audiences, including schoolchildren to adults.  Consider supporting their work to enhance your next experience at Rookery Bay.

VOLUNTEER

Take a hands-on approach to supporting the efforts of the Rookery Bay Research Reserve.

DONATE

Your donation will help to maintain the reserve and support the research programs of this unique ecosystems.

MEMBERSHIP

Become a member and take advantage of of membership perks and privileges.