History Mystery Boat Tour

Contact

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
300 Tower Road
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 417-6310

Location

Rookery Bay Field Station on Shell Island Road

Driving Directions

From Environmental Learning Center, go south on Collier Blvd two miles. Turn right on Shell Island Road (look for brown Field Station sign). Proceed down bumpy, winding road until the end at the Shell Island Road Boat Launch.

Date and Time

• March 2013
  • Thu, Mar 7, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Fri, Mar 8, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Mar 14, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Fri, Mar 15, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Mar 21, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Fri, Mar 22, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Wed, Mar 27, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Mar 28, 1:30 - 4 pm
• April 2013
  • Wed, Apr 3, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Apr 4 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Apr 11, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Wed, Apr 17, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Apr 18, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Wed, Apr 24, 1:30 - 4 pm
  • Thu, Apr 25, 1:30 - 4 pm

Description

Is this trip about human history or natural history? The answer is yes! The mystery is how, where and why people, plants and animals have been able to survive in what we now call Rookery Bay Reserve. How did the Calusa Indians welcome Ponce de Leon when he arrived on this coast? Where do night herons go during the day? Why does sea pork make lousy bacon? What in the world is a snack in the wrack? Answers to these questions, as well as countless more, will infuse your tour with learning and laughter. No two trips are ever the same as your guide makes the most of tides, weather and whimsy! From early Native Americans to mullet millionaires and from mud crabs to manatees, this tour is about exploring the mystery of history. Tours last approximately 2½ hours and participants must have the physical ability to step on/off of the boat at a dock. Registration also includes free admission to the Environmental Learning Center on the day of the tour (open 9am-4pm). Maximum of six passengers. No refunds for cancellations.

$69 / $59 for members

• Register here.

Notice: Program activities are subject to change. Please call for verification.