PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Rescheduled: Thursday January 23, 2025

Sponsorships available 
​Silent Auction 
Tickets on sale now
​Join us for an evening in the gardens with
  • live music
  • local Florida food 
  • libations
  • silent auction
 Help support two local non-profits
dedicated to nature in our local community.
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Smoked Mullet Spread, Smoked Mullet, Fried Mullet, Smoked Chicken, Cheese Grits, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies, Sliced Tomatoes, Swamp Cabbage, 
Sweet Tea & Key Lime Pie
Live Bluegrass & Country Music by Sycamore Shade
 
$65/Person or $400/Party of 8 

Duette Wagon Tours

Discover over 20,000 acres of Duette Preserve from a covered wagon! With a Master Naturalist and Park Ranger as your guides, discover the story of restoration, preservation and wildlife. Travel through pine flatwoods, river floodplain and scrub ecosystems to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida. Maybe even spot a Florida scrub-jay! Did we mention this tour is FREE?
Spring Wagon Tour tickets available now!
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  • Feb 8th, 2025
  • Mar 1st, 2025
This FREE event is hosted by the Manatee Fish and Game Association, Inc. in partnership with
​Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources

Annual Kids Fishing Tournament

​Join us May 10, 2025 for the 38th Annual Jerry Hill Memorial
​Kids Fishing Tournament at Bennett Park!
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"This is a blast - come out next year!"
Sponsorship Opportunities:
We welcome monetary contributions, supplies and materials, and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer help on the day of the event.  Contributions are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) corporation.  A donation of $100 or more by April 23rd will put your name or logo on the event T-Shirt.
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