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 Upcoming Events at Rookery Bay Saturday, November 22 2:00 – 3:30 Tree Art for Kids Work under our chickee with a Rookery Bay naturalist to create Thanksgiving table decorations using natural treasures found on our grounds. Families welcome, program is best suited for ages 5 and older. The cost to participate in the Tree Art for Kids program is just $2 per person to cover the cost of materials in addition to regular admission to the Center.  Wednesday, December 3, 200812 - 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series: Sea Turtle Management and Monitoring in Collier County Mary Toro, Collier County Natural Resources and Greg Curry, Rookery Bay Reserve. This talk will discuss the various issues facing sea turtles today, review findings by Collier County Natural Resources Department, and explain protection and monitoring efforts being conducted by Rookery Bay Reserve and other partners within Collier County.  Read Flyer  January 7, 200912 - 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series: Cypress Cannibals Join us as Dr. Maureen Bonness shares her research which suggests some cypress knees are formed for the purpose of exploiting stumps for their nutrients. Read Flyer  January 16-18, 200912 - 1 pm SW Florida Birding & Wildlife Festival Whether you are a birding expert or simply enjoy wildlife, save the date for the Fifth Annual Southwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. 2009 Festival February 4, 2009 12 - 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series Management of Shellfish Harvest Areas in SW Florida Join us as Christopher Brooks, with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discusses the public health water testing program and predictive management of shellfish harvest areas in southwest Florida. Read Flyer March 4, 2009 12 - 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series to be announced April 1, 2009 12 - 1 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series Tracking Florida Panthers |
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