Nature Coast Eco Tours - Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path!
Up Coming Events:
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 07Join us for the first Super Moon of 2025! Begin with a scenic sunset and end under the glowing moonlight as it rises high above the palms. It’s going to be a relaxing night on the water you won’t want to miss.
Mon, Sep 15This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 21Start your day with a scenic sunrise paddle at Potts Preserve. Early birds get the worm and sees the most wildlife. Feel and experience the shift from dawn to sunrise!
Wed, Sep 24Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 07Don't miss the magical moment when the Super Moon rises above the river. Three chances to see it this year: October 7, November 5, and December 4.
Multiple DatesThu, Oct 09Spot Shooting Stars, and learn to identify Constellations and Planets in the night sky. You can see so much with the naked eye thanks to the very minimal light pollution on this river.
Mon, Oct 13Spot dolphins, turtles, and more on this coastal paddle at the Big Bend Aquatic Marsh Preserve in Crystal River- Wed, Oct 22This paddle highlights the transition through winding sawgrass tidal creeks, down a cypress swamp river then to the coastal waters and islands at the mouth of the Withlacoochee River!
Mon, Nov 10This paddle will take us on the Gulf where we'll explore the coastal marsh and barrier islands of St. Martins Aquatic Refuge.
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 19This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.- Mon, Dec 08This paddle starts off on Withlacoochee River and takes us to the backwaters of Lake Rousseau. This is an important rookery for migrating birds, and a great place to see Fall colors.
Wed, Dec 17Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Multiple Dates- Mon, Jan 12Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
- Wed, Jan 21Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
- Mon, Feb 09Paddle through a winding forest of bald cypress trees showing off the true essence of wild Florida.
- Wed, Feb 18Manatee Season has arrived in Homosassa! Come see the Manatees, they're so curious!
Mon, Mar 098,000+ acre conservation area along Withlacoochee River. Paddle through a springfed creek canopied with cypress trees.
EVENTS
We host a variety of unique and adventurous event tours throughout the year.
Exclusively planned with creativity and local knowledge of the area, sea and sky. These one of a kind event tours can only take place during specific times of the year due to seasonal changes and environmental happenings!
Let's get outdoors and see what's going on this month!
We are likely to have something fun coming up whether your a Florida resident or visiting for a short time. There's something for everyone!
Mananatee Observation Cruise * 25 * Special
Thu, Nov 16
|Homosassa Springs Marina
Get an up close look at manatees in the wild and learn about the diversity of plants, wildlife and the beautiful blue waters flowing from the head spring from outside the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park!
Time & Location
Nov 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Homosassa Springs Marina, 10806 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
About the event
We offer a special discount every Thursday at 9:00AM to encourage visitors and locals to learn about our waterways, ecosystems and wildlife!
We get up close to see manatees in the wild and tell you about their natural behavior, anatomy and why they depend on our beautiful rivers and springs to survive!
On our cruise we will see the diversity of plants, wildlife and the beautiful blue waters flowing from the head spring from outside the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park!
Manatee season runs November - March.
This is the best time to see them here in abundance!
This scenic cruise is very diverse and educational! You will know why we are called the Nature Coast after this experience!!!