Learn Best Practices from the Pros to Care for the Lakes and Ponds in Your Community!
Urban Lakes and Ponds Online Workshop for HOAs and Homeowners

When: This is a two-day workshop on June 17 and June 18,
from 2:00 pm- 4:00pm EDT

Where: Virtual online workshop via Zoom


Cost: $15.00

Who should attend: Home Owner Associations (HOA), Community Association Managers (CAM), Board members, volunteers/Docents, interested community members and homeowners.
About the workshop:
Rookery Bay Research Reserve's Coastal Training Program is pleased to host an Urban Lakes and Ponds online workshop presented by Naples Botanical Garden and Collier County Pollution Control . At the workshop, participants will receive important information about the purpose and function of storm water ponds, how to identify pond problems and learn more about aquatic plants that can provide a habitat for wading birds and fish while at the same time increase the health of lakes and ponds.
Workshop will include information about:
  • Nonpoint source pollution and how it affects lakes and ponds
  • Stormwater management features and proper pond maintenance
  • Expanding your lakes and ponds plant selection with a focus on native plants
  • Become familiar with the Naples Botanical Garden stormwater system

Held in a online Zoom format, the workshop consists of a combination of presentations, interactive learning, and a virtual storm water system tour from the Naples Botanical Garden.

Please feel free to forward to your peers .
For further questions about this program or technical assistance registering for trainings, call (239) 530-5972 or email friends@rookerybay.org with your questions.