Dive into an extraordinary experience at the 2nd annual Bay Fest! Join us and Sarasota County at the Bay Park to celebrate the wonders of our underwater worlds! This free event features educational games, activities, kayaking, music, food, and fun for the whole family! Bay Fest takes place, Saturday, Nov. 2, 11:00am - 2:00pm.

Join us, the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, the Manatee County Natural Resources Department, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program for a special supermoon paddle at Robinson Preserve! As the sun sets we will make our way through the mangroves to the mouth of the Manatee River. We have 30 kayak spaces available. Robinson Preserve Supermoon Paddle takes place Friday, Nov. 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

Have you volunteered with us? If so, this celebration is for you! Join us at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for food, drinks, and live music to thank all of the volunteers who help make the work of our program possible. Volunteer Appreciation Party takes place Thursday, Dec. 5, 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

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