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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
23Apr
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
24Apr
Wildlife Spotlight: Seahorses and Pipefish
6:00PM - 8:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
25Apr
Green Explorers: Chasing Gravity
10:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
25Apr
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
26Apr
Nature Play Festival
5:30PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
27Apr
World Tai Chi Day
9:00AM - 11:00AMGT Bray
27Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
27Apr
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
27Apr
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
30Apr
Plants & People: Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at Neal Preserve
10:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
01May
Soar in 4 Family Night
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum
02May
Emerson Enhancers: Trail Trimming
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
02May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
04May
Youth Archery Session 1
9:00AM - 10:00AMRye Preserve
04May
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
04May
Youth Archery Session 2
10:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve
07May
Emerson Enhancers: Garden Refresh
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
09May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
10May
Oyster Shell Drilling for Vertical Oyster Gardens with Tram Ride to Dock
8:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
10May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
11May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
11May
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
11May
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
1:30PM - 2:30PMRobinson Preserve
11May
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
3:00PM - 4:00PMRobinson Preserve
13May
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
6:30PM - 7:30PMRobinson Preserve
14May
Wild FL 101: Bird Songs
8:00AM - 9:00AMLeffis Key
16May
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
17May
Tall Tail Tribe: Ocean Detectives
10:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
18May
37th Annual Jerry Hill Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament
7:00AM - 11:30AMTom Bennett Park
18May
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
18May
Starry Night Astronomy
8:00PM - 10:00PMRobinson Preserve
21May
Crooked River Ranch Sneak Peek Shutter Stroll
8:00AM - 11:00AMCrooked River Ranch
23May
Wildlife Spotlight: Butterflies
9:00AM - 11:00AMPerico Preserve
23May
TreeTots: Water Wonders
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
23May
Homeschool Science Club: Freshwater Dip Net
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
24May
Homeschool Science Club: Saltwater Dip Net
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
25May
Crooked River Ranch Sneak Peek BioBlitz
8:00AM - 11:00AMCrooked River Ranch
25May
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
25May
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
25May
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
28May
Taming Nature: Cuban Rancho Heritage Lecture
2:00PM - 3:00PMSarasota County History Center
30May
Green Explorers: Searching with Snorkels
10:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
31May
Nature Tales: I See Eyes
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park

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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