Kayak EcoTour
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
4556 S Manhattan Ave Suite E, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33611 | Tampa, FL
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Join us for a 2-hour kayak tour of the Florida mangroves, where you will learn about this important habitat, the tides that affect it and the wildlife that lives there! Kayak rental, water and snack provided.In addition to acting as protection for the Florida coastline from storms, hurricanes and erosion, mangroves provide a very important habitat for wildlife, acting as a nursery for young flora and fauna, a water filter for pollutants and carbon dioxide, and supporting local fisheries around the area. Wildlife includes a large variety of fish, birds, turtles, shellfish, manatees, and more. Tides help shape the mangrove forests by flushing out toxins, waste, and other pollutants, while also working to control salinity, transporting nutrients and aerating soil. Tides can also disperse mangrove seeds to new areas and help form oxygen-rich sediments where mangroves grow.
During this tour, we’ll go over some of the wildlife that lives here, how to navigate the tides and how to go on your own kayak adventure in the Tampa Bay area!
Meet time is 9:30 AM at Picnic Island Kayak and Canoe Launch area located at: 7409 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616. Please bring your own reusable water container, a hat/sunglasses and water/weather-appropriate clothing. We will have water, reef-safe sunscreen and a snack available.
All participants must be able to swim and comfortable in the water. Kayakers must be 6 or older to attend.
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