Bringing the community together for a day of fun and learning! The tenth annual ManateeFest at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center celebrated the conservation efforts of local organizations around the Lake Worth Lagoon, community partners, and a major milestone — Manatee Lagoon’s 10th anniversary! The free, family-friendly event on
ManateeFest 2025 will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Held at the height of manatee season, the goal of ManateeFest is to educate the community about manatees, the importance of protecting manatees and the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. Every year, the festival
Manatee Lagoon® ManateeFest Kick-Off Giveaway Online SweepstakesOfficial Rules: These Official Rules (the “Official Rules”) apply to the Manatee Lagoon® ManateeFest Giveaway Online Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) being conducted by Florida Power & Light Company, a Florida corporation (“FPL” or “Sponsor” and rbb Communications, Miami, FL (“Administrator”). This sweepstakes begins on January 5, 2026,
WONDERFUL WORLD OF SEAGRASSES About the Exhibit: Come explore our new Seagrass Exhibit at Manatee Lagoon- An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. Learn about how important seagrasses are, not only for our manatees, but the entire Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem! Seagrass is the main food source for manatees and the only flowering
ALTHOUGH THERE ISN’T ONE SIMPLE SOLUTION, THERE ARE POWERFUL STEPS WE CAN ALL TAKE TO HELP FLORIDA MANATEES. Learn more from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at their website, “Help Protect Seagrasses“ Call the FWC Wildlife Alert toll-free number: 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922) or #FWC or *FWC on a cell phone if
Speaker: Christopher Malinowski, PhDDirector of Research and Conservation Dr. Chris Malinowski, Director of Research and Conservation for the Ocean First Institute, joined Manatee Lagoon as the speaker for our March Lecture at the Lagoon. During this lecture, he discussed important conservation issues impacting coastal ecosystems in Florida and beyond, through
Speaker: Yasmeen Bruno, Outreach Coordinator, Inwater Research Group Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our March Lecture, where you will discover the fascinating research underway across Florida to better understand sea turtle life and their interactions with the environment. This lecture will delve into the methodologies scientists use to conduct in-water
Join us for our March Lecture to learn about Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) manatee rescue program from Manatee Biologist Amber Howell. Attendees will learn how FWC researchers utilize photographs to identify and track manatees, including notable sightings at Manatee Lagoon. Amber will present on her fascinating experiences
Join us for our first lecture of Manatee Season to learn about Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s manatee rescue program from Manatee Biologist Amber Howell. Attendees will learn how Amber and other researchers utilize photographs to identify and track manatees, including notable sightings at Manatee Lagoon. Amber will share
Manatee Lagoon has teamed up with The Reef Institute to offer this free package of recordings of our educational series for fifth grade classes! The Marine Science Series – Recorded package features ten 20-30 minute engaging lessons aligned with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, providing the opportunity for students to
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Manatee Lagoon has teamed up with The Reef Institute to offer this free educational series for fifth grade students and classes! The Marine Science Series features ten weekly engaging lessons aligned with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, providing the opportunity for students to take a deep dive into marine science
