September 24, 2025

Homeschool Science Club Bilingüe: Fishing Ranchos

Event Description:

Join us for this very special feature celebrating Manatee County’s Hispanic heritage in this bilingual program. Explore the days of early commercial fishing when Cuban Spaniards harvested the bountiful resources on Florida shores and waters. Discover the joys and challenges of being an angler in the 1700s and how they became established in the area.

Celebra la herencia hispana del Condado de Manatí. Ven a explorar la historia de nuestras costas donde muchos pescadores vivieron de los abundantes recursos marítimos.  Descubre todos los obstáculos a los que los pescadores se afrentaban en los 1700s mientras se establecían en el área a través de juegos y manualidades. Apropriado para estudiantes de 7-13 de edad. Reservaciones requeridas. Pabellon al lado de los baños.

Manatee County’s Homeschool Science Club explores scientific and natural concepts through games, crafts, and activities encouraging students to be active outdoors. Guardians are responsible for identifying the learning maturity of their child. Please note the location of this session. Emerson Classroom Pavilion. Reservations Required. Program recommended for students ages 7-13. Don’t forget to register for the Waiting List if program is at capacity!



Event Hosts:

Florida Public Archaeology Network & Manatee County


Date & time:
September 24, 2025
10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM

Location:
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA
Palmetto, FL, 34221

Open to the Public:
Yes

Cost:
Free but registration required

Questions: For Questions about this event, please contact Rachael Kangas with Florida Public Archaeology Network at (813) 738-2384 or kangasr@usf.edu.



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Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from variety of organizations. Hispanic Access Foundation is only directly responsible for events in which it is listed as a sponsor.