Join Us
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 11:00 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Sea Shells of Southwest Florida |
| Learn about the amazing array of shells found on our beaches and the animals that live inside. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| Manatees and Marching Molars |
| Learn why manatees are unique as our naturalist shares fun facts and ways you can help these endangered marine mammals! |
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| 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. |
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| Native Orchids of Southwest Florida |
| Join our naturalist on a photo journey through Southwest Florida in search of native orchids. |
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| Wet and Wild Waterbirds |
| Grasp the basics of bird identification as our naturalist details the different plumages and migrations of our local coastal waterbirds. |
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| Oceans of Life |
| Explore marine biodiversity and learn about the current threats to our ecosystem. |
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| Sharks: Facts and Fiction |
| Learn about sharks of the Rookery Bay Reserve as our naturalist details what makes them such fascinating creatures. |
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* denotes program not available for community outreach presentation
Daily Program Schedule:
Click here to see the entire calendar of daily programs and events.
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