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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
02Apr
Manatee Audubon Society Birding Tour: Emerson Point at Emerson Point Preserve
8:00AM - 10:00AMEmerson Point Preserve
02Apr
Library Learning: Bugging out about Bugs at Bradenton River Library
10:00AM - 11:00AMBradenton River Library
02Apr
Tortoise Talk at Robinson Preserve
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
02Apr
Soar in 4 Family Night at The Bishop Museum
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum
03Apr
Crooked River Preserve Public Meeting at Rocky Bluff Library
5:30PM - 7:30PMRocky Bluff Library
04Apr
Nature Tales: Measure for Measure at Conservatory Park
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
04Apr
Game Night at Robinson Preserve
6:00PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
05Apr
NEST Reserved (Tentative)
All Day
05Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
05Apr
Wild About Nature Festival at Bay Preserve at Osprey
11:00AM - 4:00PMBay Preserve at Osprey
07Apr
Interpretive Guide Course (CIG) at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 4:00PMRobinson Preserve
09Apr
Wildlife Spotlight: Life in the Scrub at Rye Preserve
9:00AM - 10:30AMRye Preserve
12Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
12Apr
Youth Archery Session 1 at Rye Preserve
9:00AM - 10:00AMRye Preserve
12Apr
Youth Archery Session 2 at Rye Preserve
10:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve
12Apr
Starry Night Astronomy at Robinson Preserve
7:00PM - 9:00PMRobinson Preserve
14Apr
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
6:30PM - 7:30PMRobinson Preserve
15Apr
Seashell Shore Walk at Coquina Beach South
9:00AM - 10:20AMCoquina Beach South
15Apr
Homeschool Science Club: Power of the Sun at Conservatory Park
10:00AM - 12:00PMConservatory Park
15Apr
Volunteens - Paddle Clean-up at Emerson Point Preserve
3:00PM - 5:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
16Apr
Archaeo Paddle at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
16Apr
Tortoise Talk at Robinson Preserve
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
17Apr
Homeschool Science Club: The Air We Share at Rye Preserve
10:00AM - 12:00PMRye Preserve
17Apr
Homeschool Science Club: The Air We Share at Rye Preserve
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
17Apr
Natural Resources Career Night at Robinson Preserve
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
19Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
19Apr
Family Wade Fishing Clinic at Emerson Point Preserve
3:30PM - 6:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
22Apr
Earth Day Paddle Cleanup at Neal Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMNeal Preserve
22Apr
FrogWatch Public: Emerson Point Preserve at Emerson Point Preserve
7:30PM - 8:30PMEmerson Point Preserve
23Apr
Tortoise Talk at Robinson Preserve
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
24Apr
Green Explorers: Eggcellent Eggs at Conservatory Park
10:00AM - 12:00PMConservatory Park
24Apr
Nature Night at the NEST: Sea Turtles at Robinson Preserve
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
24Apr
FrogWatch Public: Perico Preserve at Perico Preserve
7:30PM - 8:30PMPerico Preserve
25Apr
Tide Trekker Paddle Clean-up at Robinson Preserve North Entrance
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve North Entrance
25Apr
Homeschool BioLab: Sea Creatures Exploration - Snorkel and Study at Emerson Point Preserve
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
25Apr
Nature Play Fest at Robinson Preserve
5:30PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
26Apr
Saturday Mornings at the NEST at Robinson Preserve
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
26Apr
World Tai Chi Day at GT Bray
9:00AM - 11:00AMGT Bray
26Apr
FrogWatch: Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist at Emerson Point Preserve
9:00AM - 1:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
30Apr
Soar in 4 Family Night at The Bishop Museum
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum

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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