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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
18Apr
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
18Apr
TreeTots: Respecting the Reptile
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
18Apr
Homeschool Science Club: Tall Tall Trees
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
18Apr
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
19Apr
Homeschool Science Club: Tall Tall Trees
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
20Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
20Apr
Oscar Scherer 35th Annual Earth Day Festival
10:00AM - 3:00PMOscar Scherer State Park
20Apr
Braden River Library Earth Day Celebration
11:00AM - 2:00PMBraden River Branch Library
20Apr
Homeschool STEAM FEST
2:00PM - 5:00PMRobinson Preserve
21Apr
Homeschool STEAM FEST
12:00PM - 5:00PMRobinson Preserve
22Apr
Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
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
02May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
09May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
10May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
11May
Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson 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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