Sea Oat Planting

About this event

Join Keep Manatee Beautiful and Manatee County Government Natural Resources team on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for another round of sea oat planting at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island!

We're bringing our community together once again to plant 10,000 sea oats, helping strengthen our coastal dunes, prevent erosion, and protect our beautiful shorelines for generations to come.

To help us coordinate this year's planting, participation will be capped at 175 volunteers, and pre-registration is highly recommended. No prior planting experience is necessary! Volunteers should dress comfortably for outdoor planting and wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and sandy conditions.

Volunteers will meet by the Coquina Beach Cafe at this location https://maps.app.goo.gl/H8R588borYKj48iH9 . This link will take you to the Google Maps location for where volunteers should meet.

To learn more about the significance of Sea Oats, please check out this resource from the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/guis/learn/nature/sea-oats.htm

Come enjoy a morning on the beach while making a lasting difference in our coastal community. We look forward to seeing you there!