Friends of Manatee Lagoon

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Manatee Lagoon 's June Lecture at the Lagoon featuring The Reef Institute ! 🌊🪸

Guests learned about the latest coral reef research, conservation efforts, and the critical role healthy reef ecosystems play in protecting our oceans and coastal communities. We are grateful to Leneita Fix, who leads the The Reef Institute for sharing her expertise and inspiring us all to become better stewards of our marine environment.

A special thank you to our guests for spending part of your weekend with us and supporting environmental education in our community!

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Manatee Lagoon 's June Lecture at the Lagoon featuring The Reef Institute ! 🌊🪸

Guests learned about the latest coral reef research, conservation efforts, and the critical role healthy reef ecosystems play in protecting our oceans and coastal communities. We are grateful to Leneita Fix, who leads the The Reef Institute for sharing her expertise and inspiring us all to become better stewards of our marine environment.

A special thank you to our guests for spending part of your weekend with us and supporting environmental education in our community!

06/09/2026

Join us at the June Lecture at the Lagoon - Sunday, June 14!

Registration is FREE here: https://visitmanateelagoon.com/lectures-at-the-lagoon/

In honor of World Ocean Day, we welcome back Leneita Fix, Executive Director of The Reef Institute — a West Palm Beach-based nonprofit working to protect and restore coral reefs through science, education and community partnership.

Plus, enjoy refreshments courtesy of !

06/08/2026

Big news! 🌿🌊 We are thrilled to announce that Friends of Manatee Lagoon has been awarded a $15,000 grant from WELL/BEINGS to support our seagrass resiliency research. Check out some of the action happening at the Seagrass Nursery at Manatee Lagoon!

Thank you to WELL/BEINGS for partnering with us to deepen our understanding of ocean health and create a stronger future for our coastal environment. Together, we're helping ensure healthier waters for generations to come.

06/02/2026

Looking forward to this special event!

Join us for a Lecture at the Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of environmental experts. These knowledgeable speakers specialize in sharing captivating stories about a variety of fascinating topics, from the octopus population under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riv...

06/02/2026

She grew up on a sailboat, rode a dinghy to catch the school bus, and still keeps snorkeling gear in her truck at all times. 🌊 Meet Sisko Rajala — FOML volunteer, retired postal worker, and someone who has never needed a reason to love the water. We are so grateful she found her way to us. Thank you, Sisko! 💙

To learn more about volunteering, visit https://friendsofmanateelagoon.org/get-involved/

05/28/2026

Join us for the FREE monthly Lecture at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon on June 14th at 2 p.m., where you will have the opportunity to hear from Leneita Fix, Executive Director at The Reef Institute.

As part of World Ocean Month this June, FOML is proud to sponsor this special lecture featuring The Reef Institute, one of the most respected and innovative leaders in coral reef protection across Florida and the Caribbean. Based in Palm Beach County, The Reef Institute works toward an ambitious and urgent mission: saving our oceans by saving coral reefs.

This partnership reflects FOML’s commitment to collaborating with forward-thinking, conservation-focused organizations that share a dedication to protecting marine ecosystems through research, education, and action. Together, we believe meaningful environmental stewardship is strengthened through collaboration — because we are stronger together.

Don’t miss this chance to learn and be inspired! Appetizers will be provided from Friends of Manatee Lagoon. Register here! https://visitmanateelagoon.com/lectures-at-the-lagoon/

05/19/2026

National Safe Boating Week is a reminder that protecting our waterways and our manatees starts with responsible boating.

Whether you’re fishing, cruising, paddling, or exploring the lagoon, small actions on the water make a big difference for both people and wildlife. Follow posted speed zones, stay alert in manatee habitats, wear a life jacket, and help keep our waterways clean for everyone who depends on them.

Safe boating helps protect Florida’s marine ecosystems and the wildlife that call them home!

05/13/2026

A fantastic way to get children engaged with ocean science this summer!