Manatee County’s Natural Resource department is responsible for maintaining a diverse offering of programs within Manatee County’s conservation properties and parks all of which serve to connect participants to nature and inspire a spark of respect and wonder for the natural world.
The primary
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Manatee County’s Natural Resource department is responsible for maintaining a diverse offering of programs within Manatee County’s conservation properties and parks all of which serve to connect participants to nature and inspire a spark of respect and wonder for the natural world.
The primary focus of this Division is to provide a variety of educational offerings to participants ranging in age from preschool children to senior citizens. These hands-on, interpretive offerings are conducted all over the County, and beyond. Staff host over 500 free programs each year connecting with over 5,000 participants, primarily in Manatee County’s “natural classrooms;” the preserves and parks that provide unique settings for educational opportunities Division staff provide passive recreational opportunities by offering guided paddles, hikes, archery and fishing programs.
***Our field trips can be tailored to fit your classes needs (accessibility needs, bilingual support, service-learning components, etc.)***
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