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Parks & Natural Resources

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.

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Announcements

2019 Manatee County Team Pickleball Tournament

January 23, 2019

Announcement of 2019 Manatee County Team Pickleball Tournament winners and who to contact to learn more about future tournaments, round-robins, and drop-in play times at the G.T. Bray Recreation CenterRead More

2ND SATURDAYS - Fitness Fun for Special Needs Individuals

January 22, 2019

Fitness exercises for individuals with special needs and their families the 2nd Saturday, March through August, at G.T. Bray Recreation Center, 11-11:30 am.Read More

Manatee Seed Bank

August 01, 2018

Manatee County gardeners provided access to regional vegetable varieties, native wildflower seeds, and FREE education!Read More

Upcoming Events

Filter:All Events Ag & Extension G.T. Bray Outdoor Ed

MANATEE AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDING TOUR: BENNETT PARK

7:30AM - 8:30AMTom Bennett Park, 280 Kay Rd, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA

COQUINA COASTAL CLEANUP

9:00AM - 12:00PMCoquina Beach South Boat Ramp, 1465 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, USA

RYE PRESERVE MASTER GARDENER TOUR

9:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

NATURALIST GUIDED WAGON TOURS

9:00AM - 10:30AMRobinson Preserve, 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

NEST NATURE DAYS

9:00AM - 4:00PMRobinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:45AMGT Bray Fitness Center

RYE PRESERVE NATURE CENTER OPEN

9:00AM - 4:00PMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

12:15PM - 1:15PMG. T. Bray Pool

*NEW* BIOCUBE PROJECT: EXPLORE MANATEE COUNTY'S BIODIVERSITY

1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

5:45AM - 6:20AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center multi-purpose room

12:00PM - 12:50PM

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

6:30PM - 7:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

Strengthen & Lengthen

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGymnasium

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room

10:15AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Pool

Women & Weights

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Pool

BANG Power Dance

6:30PM - 7:30PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:45AM - 6:30AMGT Bray Fitness Center

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

MANATEE AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDING TOUR: ROBINSON PRESERVE

8:00AM - 10:30AMRobinson Preserve, 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

Strengthen & Lengthen

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

Balance & Mobility

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

3:30PM - 4:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

Relaxation Yoga

6:30PM - 7:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

Ornamental & Turf (O&T) Pesticide Training

8:00AM - 12:00PMManatee County Cooperative Extension Service, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGymnasium

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

MOLLUSKS MONTHLY

10:00AM - 12:00PMGulf of Mexico Dr/Coquina Beach South, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, USA

10:15AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Pool

Women & Weights

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

HOMESCHOOL BIOLOGY LABS: WASTE NOT WANT NOT

2:00PM - 4:00PMEmerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

SCIENCE AND SERVICE BOOK CLUB: ST. LUCY'S HOME FOR GIRLS RAISED BY WOLVES

5:00PM - 6:30PMRobinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA