Meet Your Preserves: Rye Preserve
Meet Your Preserves: Rye Preserve
Parrish, FL
Are you new to Manatee County? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Come get acquainted with all the beautiful natural spaces Manatee County has to offer! Learn from a Natural Resources guide about the amenities, wildlife, and history of our preserves. This is the perfect opportunity to explore local areas a…
Thursday, March 28 2024
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Wild Florida 101: Sunset Bird Songs
Wild Florida 101: Sunset Bird Songs
Palmetto, FL
Have you heard the chaotic song of a mockingbird? Or the shrill call of an eagle? Join us for a sunset edition of our bird song series to listen for birds and learn the basics of bird song identification. This month, we will walk around Emerson Point Preserve at sunset to discover a new appreciatio…
Thursday, March 21 2024
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Nature Play Festival
Nature Play Festival
Bradenton, FL
Come play in nature! Build forts, search for birds, meet our tortoise, learn to read a map, try guiding a remote operating vehicle underwater (ROV), and so much more. At Robinson Preserve NEST- enjoy a fun evening for the whole family!
Friday, April 26 2024
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Seashell Shore Walk
Seashell Shore Walk
Bradenton Beach, FL
Calling all beachcombers and seashell enthusiasts! Join us for a relaxing walk on the beach to search for seashells and learn to identify them. This program will explore what makes mollusks unique and bring you up to speed on the latest research in malacology. Learn about ethical seashell-collectin…
Thu, Feb 29 2024
9:00 AM
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Thu, Mar 21 2024
10:30 AM
Pine Island Paddle Cleanup
Pine Island Paddle Cleanup
Bradenton, FL
Join us for a paddle to the secluded Pine Island on the Braden River, where we will clean up the island of marine debris that floats in on the tides. Single kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, unless you prefer to bring your own. Litte…
Wednesday, March 27 2024
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
Robinson Preserve Tram Tour
Bradenton, FL
Immerse yourself in Robinson Preserve on our new electric tram tour. Join our knowledgeable guides to discover the history, wildlife, and ecosystems of this unique coastal gem. Gain a deeper understanding of this site's transformation from an empty farmland to a thriving nature preserve. Program s…
Sat, Feb 10 2024
1:30 PM
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Tue, Mar 26 2024
11:00 AM
Meet Your Preserves: Emerson Point Preserve
Meet Your Preserves: Emerson Point Preserve
Palmetto, FL
Are you new to Manatee County? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Come get acquainted with all the beautiful natural spaces Manatee County has to offer! Learn from a Natural Resources guide about the amenities, wildlife, and history of our preserves. This is the perfect opportunity to explore local areas a…
Saturday, March 23 2024
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Plants & People Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Plants & People Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Duette, FL
Did you know that the plants growing right outside your door can become a meal or medicine? Our beautiful and wild home state of Florida provides an incredible array of plants that can help support our health and nourish us, something that the residents of the state have known since the most ancien…
Saturday, March 30 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Sunset Tai Chi
Sunset Tai Chi
Bradenton, FL
Join us for this monthly class at the NEST! At sunset on the second Monday of the month, Dr. Brian Nell, a certified Tai Chi instructor, will lead the group through the gentle movements of Tai Chi. This is a great way to shake off the stressful work week. Improve your balance, loosen your joints, a…
Mon, Feb 12 2024
5:30 PM
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Mon, Apr 8 2024
7:30 PM
Starry Night Astronomy
Starry Night Astronomy
Bradenton, FL
Join us for an astronomical extravaganza in the Robinson Preserve Expansion! Dozens of local astronomers will be set up in the Robinson Preserve Expansion, with telescopes at the ready. Be sure to bring a sense of wonder and exploration and view the skies through high-powered telescopes. Learn how …
Saturday, March 16 2024
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM