# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Collect and identify aquatic creatures to evaluate the health of a freshwater pond.About this EventJoin us for an immersive experience where you'll learn to collect and identify small freshwater creatures, unlocking vital insights into a pond's overall health. Discover the fascinating world of dragonflies, damselflies, and other aquatic insects, fish, and mollusks. Participants will better understand the delicate balance within these ecosystems and how human actions impact them.This program is suitable for children ages 8 to 14 years old and their families. A parent or guardian is required to stay on-site to assist and supervise their child(ren) for the duration of the program.Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. We recommend sun protection, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes, no flip-flops. Students will be using long-handled dip nets to scoop aquatic creatures from the edge of a pond. Please note there are no restrooms on site.This program is provided in partnership with the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4322cfa0-32aa-11f1-9977-69abb8414888-rimg-w1200-h579-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bradenton - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Braden River Nature Park - **lat**: 27.415915 - **long**: -82.42575959999999 - **full address**: Braden River Nature Park, 11915 Hidden River Trail, Bradenton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b770286581ecb3785316b9ed3ba5a6746a1baa1076c3fe43f4b72f8adc72a926-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdad8c0-gmir.jpg?v=1775584232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting being held? - **A:** Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Braden River Nature Park, 11915 Hidden River Trail, Bradenton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting? - **A:** Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting is organized by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b770286581ecb3785316b9ed3ba5a6746a1baa1076c3fe43f4b72f8adc72a926-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdad8c0-gmir.jpg?v=1775584232", "startDate": "2026-05-16T14:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-16T16:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Braden River Nature Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "11915 Hidden River Trail", "postalCode": "34202", "addressLocality": "Bradenton", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.415915", "longitude": "-82.42575959999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Collect and identify aquatic creatures to evaluate the health of a freshwater pond.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-16T16:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713", "price": 0, "name": "Adult Participant" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713", "price": 0, "name": "Youth Participant" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/bradenton/dip-and-discover-family-freshwater-dip-netting/100001984918515713", "price": 0, "name": "Donation" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/conservation-foundation-of-the-gulf-coast/22633335", "description": "Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast protects land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature. 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