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12/4-12/5 Robinson Preserve Osprey Loop Trail Closures

North Trails ClosedAt Robinson Preserve, the northern section of the Osprey Loop North Entrance will be closed Monday, Dec 4 and Tuesday, Dec 5 for maintenance.

All other trails remain open.

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
07Dec
Creature Feature: Orb Weaver Spider
10:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
09Dec
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
09Dec
Master Gardener Tour: Riverview Pointe
9:00AM - 11:00AMRiverview Pointe Preserve
09Dec
Christmas in Cortez
1:00PM - 4:00PMFlorida Maritime Museum
11Dec
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
5:30PM - 6:30PMRobinson Preserve
12Dec
Wildlife Spotlight: Pelicans
9:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
14Dec
TreeTots Fuzzy & Smooth
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
14Dec
Homeschool Science Club: Holiday in the Sun
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
14Dec
Weeds and Seeds of the Past
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
15Dec
Homeschool Science Club: Holiday in the Sun
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
16Dec
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
16Dec
Robinson Preserve Expansion Paddle
9:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
16Dec
Starry Night Astronomy
6:00PM - 10:00PMRobinson Preserve
21Dec
Holiday Crafting: Cookie Decorating
4:00PM - 6:00PMRobinson Preserve
23Dec
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
23Dec
Master Gardener Tour: Perico Preserve
9:00AM - 11:00AMPerico Preserve
28Dec
Litter Cleanup at the NEST
9:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve South
28Dec
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
29Dec
Emerson Point Shoreline Cleanup
9:00AM - 11:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
29Dec
Explore Nature: Tower Talk
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
29Dec
Nature Tales: Scutes, Scales, and Reptilian Tails
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
30Dec
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
9:00AM - 10:00AMRobinson Preserve
30Dec
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
30Dec
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
02Jan
Coquina Beach Cleanup
9:00AM - 11:00AMCoquina Beach South
04Jan
Anna Maria Bayfront Park Beach Cleanup
9:00AM - 11:00AMAnna Maria Bayfront Park
04Jan
Game Night at the NEST
5:30PM - 7:30PMRobinson 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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