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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
09Oct
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
10Oct
TreeTots: Night Creatures
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
12Oct
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
12Oct
CANCELLED - Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
12Oct
CANCELLED - Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
12Oct
Starry Night Astronomy
7:30PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
14Oct
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
6:30PM - 7:30PMRobinson Preserve
16Oct
CANCELLED - Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
16Oct
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
17Oct
Homeschool Science Club: Spooky Science (Rye)
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
17Oct
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 1
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
17Oct
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 2
7:30PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
18Oct
Homeschool Science Club: Spooky Science (Emerson)
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
18Oct
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 3
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
18Oct
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 4
7:30PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
19Oct
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
19Oct
Fishing Club
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
23Oct
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
23Oct
Wildlife Spotlight: Bats
6:30PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
24Oct
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:00AMCoquina Beach
24Oct
Green Explorers: Dem Bones
10:00AM - 12:00PMRye Preserve
25Oct
Wild Florida 101: Wicked Nature
9:00AM - 10:30AMEmerson Point Preserve
25Oct
Tall Tail Tribe: Hoot, Hoot for Owls
10:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
25Oct
Homeschool Bio Lab: Bustling Bats
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
26Oct
Tree Planting and Picnic
8:30AM - 12:00PMMyakka Headwaters Preserve
26Oct
Duette Wagon Tour: Fall Wildflowers
8:30AM - 12:00PMDuette Preserve
26Oct
CANCELLED - Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
26Oct
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
26Oct
CANCELLED - Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
27Oct
Haunted Fish Camp
7:30PM - 10:00PMJiggs Landing
28Oct
Haunted Fish Camp
7:30PM - 10:00PMJiggs Landing
29Oct
Haunted Fish Camp
7:30PM - 10:00PMJiggs Landing
30Oct
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
30Oct
Haunted Fish Camp
7:30PM - 10:00PMJiggs Landing
31Oct
Haunted Fish Camp
7:30PM - 10:00PMJiggs Landing

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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