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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
27Dec
Explore Nature: Tower Talk
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
27Dec
Nature Tales: Shelltastic Turtles
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
28Dec
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
30Dec
Wonder Walk: Robinson
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
31Dec
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
03Jan
Game Night at the NEST
6:00PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
04Jan
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
04Jan
Youth Archery Session 1
9:00AM - 10:00AMRye Preserve
04Jan
Youth Archery Session 2
10:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve
04Jan
Starry Night Astronomy
6:00PM - 9:00PMRobinson Preserve
07Jan
Homeschool Science Club: Rocks Rock!
10:00AM - 12:00PMConservatory Park
08Jan
Manatee Audubon Society Birding Tour: Emerson Point
8:00AM - 10:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
08Jan
Soar in 4 Family Night
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum
09Jan
TreeTots: Touching Texture
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
11Jan
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
11Jan
Hike with a Librarian: Session 1
10:00AM - 11:30AMNeal Preserve
11Jan
Hike with a Librarian: Session 2
1:00PM - 2:30PMNeal Preserve
13Jan
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
5:30PM - 6:30PMRobinson Preserve
16Jan
Seashell Shore Walk
9:00AM - 10:30AMCoquina Beach South
16Jan
Homeschool Science Club: Tiny Seeds, Big Trees
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
17Jan
Tall Tail Tribe: Birds the Word
10:00AM - 11:00AMNeal Preserve
17Jan
Explore Nature: Tower Talk
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve North
17Jan
Homeschool Science Club: Tiny Seeds, Big Trees
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
18Jan
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
18Jan
Wade Fishing Clinic
1:30PM - 4:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
23Jan
Green Explorers: Fort Building (Morning)
10:00AM - 12:00PMRye Preserve
23Jan
Green Explorers: Fort Building (Afternoon)
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
23Jan
Nature Nights at The NEST: Sea Slugs
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
24Jan
Wildlife Spotlight: Pelicans
9:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
24Jan
Homeschool BioLab: Mineral Mystery
1:00PM - 2:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
25Jan
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
25Jan
Macroalgae Workshop: Learn, Collect, Create!
9:00AM - 12:00PMPerico Bayou Kayak Launch
29Jan
Nature Art: Painting with the Elements
9:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
31Jan
Nature Tales: Balancing Act
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park

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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