Coastal Connections Daily Programs

Join our team of naturalists for a closer look at some of the remarkable creatures that inhabit our coastal environment.

From sea shells to orchids, these 45-minute programs are offered daily at 11 am and 2:00 pm and are included with regular admission.

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New Snail Trail

New Snail Trail

A new 1/2 –mile walking trail invites explorers to enjoy nature

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Friends of Rookery Bay

Rookery Bay NERR
300 Tower Road
Naples, Fl 34113
(239) 417-6310
(239) 417-6315 (fax)
Email: info@rookerybay.org

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The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is located between Naples and Marco Island, one mile south of Tamiami Trail East (US 41) off Collier Blvd (SR 951.) From I-75 take exit 101 and travel south six miles.

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The ELC facilities are available for your conference, meeting or other event. For details:

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World class exhibits

2,300 gallon mangrove aquarium.
View a working lab
Shop the Palmetto Patch Nature Store

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Butterfly Garden
The Friends of Rookery Bay, with the help of several dedicated volunteers, have revamped the native plant and butterfly garden along the patio behind the Environmental Learning Center. Arbors, new plants and a lot of TLC have helped transform this area into a haven for butterflies, caterpillars, bees and people.

Nature Store

Palmetto Patch Nature Store
Find books, souvenirs and gifts from the estuary at the Palmetto Patch Nature Store. Find out how you can save 10% on your purchase during your next visit to the Environmental Learning Center!

Walk Though Time

Cultural History Walks
Available for group scheduling
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. Participants should be prepared to encounter rough, wet terrain and biting insects. Closed-toed shoes and insect repellent are strongly recommended. Turn onto on Shell Island Road and proceed 2 1/2 miles down the paved road to the Rookery Bay Field Station parking lot.

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