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We take great pride in offering a vast array of programs and activities throughout Manatee County, which promote our mission of health for the community and environment.

Manatee County's Preserves

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar
13Sep
Homeschool Science Club: Alien Invaders (Emerson)
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
14Sep
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
14Sep
Fishing Club
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
14Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
1:30PM - 2:30PMRobinson Preserve
14Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
3:00PM - 4:00PMRobinson Preserve
14Sep
Bilingual Sunset Tour
6:30PM - 7:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
17Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
17Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
18Sep
Robinson Preserve Weekly Oyster Drilling
8:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
18Sep
Toddler Storytime: Animal Architects
10:00AM - 10:45AMBraden River Library
18Sep
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
20Sep
Tall Tail Tribe: Melty Smelty
10:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
20Sep
Wildlife Spotlight: Shorebirds
6:30PM - 8:00PMCoquina Beach
21Sep
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
21Sep
North River Fire Department Open House
10:00AM - 2:00PMNorth River Fire District Station 1
24Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
24Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
25Sep
Robinson Preserve Weekly Oyster Drilling
8:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
25Sep
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
26Sep
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach
26Sep
Green Explorers: Nature's Symphony
10:00AM - 12:00PMPerico Preserve
27Sep
Nature Tales: Feet are Neat
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
28Sep
National Public Lands Day - Shoreline Cleanup
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
28Sep
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
28Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
1:30PM - 2:30PMRobinson Preserve
28Sep
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
3:00PM - 4:00PMRobinson Preserve

Artificial Reefs

Manatee County has been involved in reef construction since the late 1960’s and currently has 13 artificial reefs. Explore the Manatee County Artificial Reef Atlas to see photos, videos, and maps of our reefs.

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