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).


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Upcoming Events at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Birding with Biologists

Friday, Oct 10, 2025 at 8:00am
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park
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Rookery Bay Nature Collage

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Forest Bathing Wellness Walk

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Moon Walk: Nights in Nature

Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 5:15pm
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Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Nature Journaling Workshop

Friday, Nov 14, 2025 at 1:30pm
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Watercolors and Wildlife: Painting with Jan

Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Birding with Biologists

Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 at 8:00am
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park
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Essentials of Digital Photography Workshop

Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 at 9:30am
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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Science Nite: Oceans, Plastics and Peace of Mind

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
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