Paddle Tales eNews
2024 Manatee Art Contest: Cast Your Vote Now!
We’ve received so many wonderful submissions from a talented variety of artists! Now it’s your turn to help us choose the best in each category by voting for your favorite.
Manatee Sightings: August 2024
We usually don’t get a lot of summer sightings of our adoptees, but this summer has been a bit unusual so far!
Storm Drain Marking for World Ocean Day
SMC volunteers marked storm drains to protect Florida’s waterways and manatees. Learn more about what we did and how it helps.
Make a Will Month: Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow
As we enter Make a Will Month, we want to highlight the importance of planning for the future and leaving a legacy.
Embracing Native Plants and a Fertilizer-Free Future
Over the last few months, the plants have transformed spaces that were once bare into a mini wildlife haven.
Celebrating a Summer of Volunteering Successes
This summer, we’ve attended running events, partnered with other organizations, and welcomed a new lead volunteer.
Manatee Sighting Update: June 2024
During the summer months, manatees disperse from their winter aggregation sites, so sightings of manatees are less frequent; however, a few have been spotted!
Earth Day Highlights and Volunteer Appreciation
We had an unexpected surge of activity during Volunteer Appreciation Month and Earth Month, celebrating volunteers and raising awareness for manatees!
