How long is the webinar?

The workshop runs approximately one hour and combines live demonstrations with guided Q&A.

What platform is used?

The session is delivered via Zoom Meetings; participants should install the Zoom app and test their setup in advance.

Is there a cost listed?

Pricing is not listed in the summary; please follow the referral link in the listing to view current booking details.

Municipal staff, park managers, public health professionals, emergency planners, coastal nonprofit leaders, and outdoor program operators will get the most value.

Will recordings or materials be shared?

Trainers provide downloadable maps and resources during or after the session; check the session page or ask during class for access to exports.

Do I need prior modeling experience?

No advanced modeling experience is required—basic familiarity with Zoom and an interest in applying heat tools locally is sufficient.

Heatwise on the Gulf: Urban Heat Resilience Tools Webinar for Coastal Naples | Workshop | Events

On the Gulf Coast of Florida, in Naples, this one-hour Urban Heat Resilience Tools Webinar brings scientists, planners, and coastal stewards together online to build practical skills for anticipating and managing extreme heat. Delivered as an interactive Zoom session, the workshop teaches three focused tools—NWS HeatRisk, the CDC Heat and Health Tracker, and the Climate Explorer—so participants can translate projections and hazard maps into on-the-ground decisions. The session is compact but dense: expect a mix of live demonstrations, guided data exploration, and scenario-based discussion tailored to coastal communities where sea breezes, urban pavement, and limited canopy shape neighborhood heat exposure. Trainers walk attendees through pulling localized heat-risk products, interpreting risk thresholds, and pairing health-tracking data with demographic indicators. The result is a clearer line from forecast to action - cooling centers, shaded-route planning, public messaging, or asset prioritization. This webinar is a practical bridge between climate science and municipal action. It’s especially valuable for coastal park managers, emergency planners, public health professionals, and outdoor program operators who need to balance recreation access with human safety as temperatures rise. The online format makes it convenient for dispersed teams across Florida and beyond to learn the same workflow and ask locality-specific questions during the hour. Because Naples sits on the Gulf of Mexico with low-lying shoreline and dense tourist seasons, heat events can compound existing vulnerabilities - making locally tailored tools essential. Participants should come ready with a stable internet connection, a working webcam and mic, and a workspace conducive to discussion; the class is interactive and assumes basic familiarity with Zoom. No prior modeling experience is required, only the willingness to explore maps and datasets. Beyond immediate utility, the webinar emphasizes decision-focused outputs: downloadable heat maps, simple indicator dashboards, and checklists to begin updating hazard plans. Trainers point attendees toward follow-up resources and data exports so teams can integrate heat considerations into permits, trail operations, and public messaging. Book through the provided session link to reserve a spot and access session materials. Whether you manage trails, run coastal programs, or make neighborhood-level plans, this focused hour equips you with actionable tools to keep people safer when the mercury climbs. Meeting point: Virtual Webinar; the structured session runs approximately one hour and is organized for immediate application. Featured tools - NWS HeatRisk, CDC Heat and Health Tracker, and the Climate Explorer - are explored with step-by-step demonstrations so you leave with exportable figures and a short playbook for outreach and shelter activation. Ideal attendees include municipal staff, coastal nonprofit leaders, park rangers, public safety officers, and anyone responsible for outdoor programs near Naples' Gulf shoreline. To confirm particulars, technical requirements, or group bookings, follow the referral link provided with the listing. Seats fill quickly, so register early to guarantee participation.

About Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a Southwest Florida research and education organization that connects people to coastal science through lectures, workshops, community events, and youth camps.

It presents the Lunch & Learn Lecture Series at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, pairing a buffet from Carrabba’s Italian Grill with monthly presentations by environmental experts and complimentary center admission. The Reserve offers guided experiences such as Birding with Biologists, a three-hour beginner workshop at Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park led by expert biologists focused on identification, behavior, and binocular skills.

Annual and community events include the Classic Car Show at Florida SouthWestern State College with vehicle and vendor registration options, family-friendly activities, and Friends of Rookery Bay fundraising; an Art Gallery Reception in partnership with United Arts Collier showcasing local photography and painting; and Rookery Bay Community Day. The Reserve also hosts Science Nite, the Seabird Social decoy painting workshop during the Festival of Birds, and a wildlife workshop series addressing marine animals, invasive Burmese pythons, and local mammals.

Professional learning opportunities include a hybrid workshop for real estate professionals on selling coastal and inland properties, seawalls, boat lifts, and regulations. Educational programs for youth include a half-day marine science camp for 7th–10th graders with hands-on lab experiences led by scientists focusing on sharks, sea turtles, and conservation.

Rookery Bay emphasizes research-driven programming, community partnerships, and practical learning to advance conservation and public understanding of estuarine ecosystems. Programs welcome residents, students, scientists, and visiting nature enthusiasts year-round.