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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
300 Tower Road
239-417-6310

Our Mission:

The mission of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Southwest Florida through research and education.

About Us:

Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the gulf coast of Florida, the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Office in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).


Upcoming Events at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 12:30pm
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Birding with Biologists

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 8:00am
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park
Naples, FL
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Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Florida SouthWestern State College
Naples, FL
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Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
Naples, FL
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