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Manatee County Preserves Map

Manatee County Preserves Map

This NEW resource is an online map featuring all of the County's preserves. View hours of operation, directions from your current location, and more. [more]

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Natural Resources monthly calendar of events - check out the great free events happening in your preserves. The Natural Resources Department offers programs in environmental education, passive outdoor recreation, and volunteer stewardship. Most of the programs are free to participants and are available for a variety of age levels. [more]

New Issue of Vistas Newsletter

New Issue of Vistas Newsletter

Download the latest issue of Vistas Newsletter. [more]

Duette Hunt Program

Duette Hunt Program

Duette Preserve's Hunt Brochure and Application is now available for 2011-2012. If you would like to hunt at Duette, the schedule is included in the brochure. To qualify for a hunt, please fill out the application and return it to the Natural Resources Department. [more]