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Established in 1987, the Friends of Rookery Bay, Inc. (FORB) was formed to enlist support for the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's goals and programs, raising additional funds, recruiting volunteers, sponsor special events and aid staff in implementing the Reserve's management plan.
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Annual Membership
 As a member of FORB you will receive the satisfaction of working with our research reserve,
helping to protect valuable habitat and educate the public. Benefits include:
- Free admission to the Environmental Learning Center
- Notice of upcoming events, including art openings and educational offerings
- Nature Store discounts
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Annual Membership Types
Student and Individual members receive:
- Free admission for one to the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) all year
- Advance notice of events, including art openings and educational offerings
- 10% discount at Palmetto Patch Nature Store
- 10% discount on Rookery Bay programs such as kayak tours, lectures and other programs
Seahourse - $50
Seahorse includes the above with ELC admission for four.
Otter - $125
Otter includes all of the above with ELC admission for eight, and two complimentary kayak tour tickets.
Spoonbill - $150
Spoonbill includes all Otter benefits, a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the ELC for two, and recognition in the Annual Report.
Manatee - $500
Manatee includes all Spoonbill benefits and a guided research field trip of choice for two.
Panther - $1000
Panther includes all Manatee benefits with unlimited ELC admission for family and friends.
Corporate sponsorships are also available
The organization is registered as a 501-c-3 nonprofit citizen support organization, and aids RBNERR through tax-deductible donations.
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Search Rookery Bay
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Friends of Rookery Bay Brochure.
To join - print this brochure, and fill out the short membership application. Checks should be made payable to the Friends of Rookery Bay
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Tribute Brick Fundraiser
For that special someone on your list, consider giving a gift that gives twice: a Tribute Brick. Our new program enables you to remember loved ones, honor friends and commemorate special occasions by purchasing a personalized brick, which will be permanently embedded in our courtyard or garden for all to see. Your purchase will also help the Reserve support its mission of coastal stewardship.
For more information contact the Friends of Rookery Bay at 239-417-6310 ext. 409, or email
friends@rookerybay.org
Or download the order form here and mail or bring in to the Center.
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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.
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