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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
31Jan
Nature Tales: Balancing Act
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
01Feb
Youth Archery Session 1
9:00AM - 10:00AMRye Preserve
01Feb
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
01Feb
Youth Archery Session 2
10:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve
05Feb
Manatee Audubon Society Birding Tour: Emerson Point
8:00AM - 10:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
05Feb
Soar in 4 Family Night
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum
07Feb
Finding Romance in Nature
5:45PM - 7:15PMRobinson Preserve
07Feb
Game Night
6:00PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
08Feb
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
10Feb
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
5:30PM - 6:30PMRobinson Preserve
11Feb
HSSC: From Tadpole to Lilypad
10:00AM - 12:00PMConservatory Park
13Feb
Galentine Kayak Adventure
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
14Feb
Explore Nature: Tower Talk
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
15Feb
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
20Feb
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
20Feb
TreeTots: Size Wise
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
20Feb
Homeschool Science Club: Animals with Armor
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
21Feb
Wildlife Spotlight: Trees
9:00AM - 10:30AMEmerson Point Preserve
21Feb
Tall Tail Tribe: Loops, Arches & Swirls
10:00AM - 11:00AMNeal Preserve
21Feb
Homeschool Science Club: Animals with Armor
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
22Feb
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
22Feb
Wade Fishing Clinic
2:30PM - 5:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
27Feb
Green Explorers: All Leaves Great and Small
10:00AM - 12:00PMConservatory Park
27Feb
Nature Night at the NEST: Cuban Ranchos
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
28Feb
Nature Tales: Wild Wetlands
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
28Feb
Homeschool BioLab: Bioindicators
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
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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