Robinson Preserve is located in northwestern Bradenton, in the Palma
Sola area, across the street from the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens.
This 487-acre preserve has undergone an incredible transformation
from disturbed farmland to coastal and wetland habitats. To restore the
land to its natural state, the Natural Resources Department has
partnered with a number of state and local agencies. Funding for
Robinson Preserve was provided by Florida Communities Trust Florida
Forever Program as well as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Sarasota Bay
Estuary Program, Florida Communities Trust, Army Corps of Engineers,
and Southwest Florida Water Management District.
The restoration process is nearly finished! To date, numerous exotic
invasive plants have been removed, effectively opening up the land for
native plants to flourish. The preserve's new waterway system will help
restore the tidal flow within the coastal habitats.
Robinson Preserve also features numerous recreational opportunities
for the community. Resources for low-impact environmental activities
include hiking and biking trails and a canoe/kayak launch. Additional
amenities include observation towers and platforms, picnic areas, and a
visitors center.
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