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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
06Nov
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
06Nov
Soar in 4 Family Night
5:30PM - 7:00PMThe Bishop Museum
07Nov
Indigenous Heritage Tour
9:30AM - 10:30AMNeal Preserve
07Nov
Green Explorers: Natures Symphony
10:00AM - 12:00PMPerico Preserve
08Nov
Explore Nature! Tower Talk
10:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
09Nov
Duette Wagon Tour: Blooming Grasslands
8:30AM - 12:00PMDuette Preserve
09Nov
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
09Nov
Starry Night Astronomy
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
11Nov
Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST
5:30PM - 6:30PMRobinson Preserve
13Nov
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
14Nov
Homeschool Science Club: Walking in the Past (Rye)
1:00PM - 3:00PMRye Preserve
14Nov
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 1
6:00PM - 7:00PMRobinson Preserve
14Nov
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 2
7:30PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
15Nov
Tall Tail Tribe: ABC Hike
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
15Nov
Homeschool Science Club: Walking in the Past (Emerson)
1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
15Nov
Escape Room: Swamp Mystery Session 4
7:30PM - 8:30PMRobinson Preserve
16Nov
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
16Nov
Fall Frolic
10:00AM - 1:00PMRocky Bluff Library
16Nov
Hike with a Librarian Session 1
10:00AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
16Nov
Hike with a Librarian Session 2
1:00PM - 2:30PMRobinson Preserve
20Nov
Wildlife Spotlight: Mangroves
9:00AM - 10:00AMNeal Preserve
20Nov
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson Preserve
21Nov
Indigenous Heritage Tour
9:30AM - 10:30AMNeal Preserve
22Nov
Homeschool BioLab: Chromato-Leaf Adventure!
10:00AM - 12:00PMEmerson Point Preserve
22Nov
Nature Tales: Diggin Dirt
10:00AM - 11:00AMConservatory Park
22Nov
Movie Under the Stars: Migration
6:00PM - 8:00PMRobinson Preserve
23Nov
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
23Nov
ReptiFest 2024
9:00AM - 12:00PMRobinson Preserve
26Nov
Nature Art: Palm Weaving
10:00AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve
27Nov
Tortoise Talk
10:00AM - 11:00AMRobinson 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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