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Preserves are open but trail access may be limited  

As Manatee County Preserves and Conservation Lands reopen after the storm, some trails may be closed while we work to restore them. Please respect all posted trail signage.

Leffis Key Preserve will remain closed until further notice. 

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
15Mar
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
18Mar
Seashell Shore Walk at Coquina Beach South
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
18Mar
FrogWatch Public: Perico Preserve at Perico Preserve
7:30PM - 8:30PMPerico Preserve
19Mar
Tortoise Talk at Robinson Preserve
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
20Mar
Adult Leisure Learning: Florida's Flora and Fauna - Fossils at Rocky Bluff Library
11:00AM - 12:00PMRocky Bluff Library
20Mar
Homeschool Science Club: Mollusk Mania at Rye Preserve
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
20Mar
FrogWatch Public: Emerson Point Preserve at Emerson Point Preserve
7:30PM - 8:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
21Mar
Wildlife Spotlight: Epiphytes at Emerson Point Preserve
9:00AM - 10:30AMEmerson Point Preserve
21Mar
Homeschool Science Club: Mollusk Mania at Emerson Point Preserve
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
21Mar
Robinson Preserve Twilight 5K/10K Race at Robinson Preserve
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
22Mar
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
27Mar
Green Explorers: Salty Shenanigans at Emerson Point Preserve
10:00AM - 12:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
27Mar
Adult Leisure Learning: Florida's Flora and Fauna - Gopher Tortoises at Rocky Bluff Library
11:00AM - 12:00PMRocky Bluff Library
27Mar
Nature Night at the NEST: Carnivorous Plants at Robinson Preserve
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
28Mar
Nature Tales: Woman in Science Eugenie Clark at Conservatory Park
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
28Mar
Homeschool BioLab: Rocket Science at Emerson Point Preserve
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
29Mar
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
29Mar
Hike with a Librarian: Session 1 at Conservatory Park
10:00AM - 11:30AMConservatory Park
29Mar
Hike with a Librarian: Session 2 at Conservatory Park
1:00PM - 2:30PMConservatory Park
05Apr
NEST Reserved (Tentative)
All Day

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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