Outdoors: Aug. 19

DATED EVENTS

The American Littoral Society: Group offers guided kayak tours in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Reservations are required. All kayak equipment will be provided and is included in the cost of the trip. A short training session will be provided prior to the trip. Participants are requested to bring insect repellent, sunscreen and water. Reservations: (941) 966-7308.

n Robinson Preserve, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21

n Bay Life Search at Quick Point, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 21

n Moonlight Kayak Trip on Little Sarasota Bay, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 22

n Sister Keys, Longboat Key, 8:30-11 a.m. Aug. 26

n Bird Key/South Lido Park, 8:30-11 a.m. Aug. 28

n Little Sarasota Bay to Palmer Point Beach, 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 4

n Blackburn Point/Oscar Scherer State Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sept. 8

n Bird Key/South Lido Park, 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 11

n Kayak/snorkel excursion from Turtle Beach to Point of Rocks, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Set. 15

n Moonlight Kayak Trip on Little Sarasota Bay, 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17

n Bay Life Search at Bird Key, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18

HORSEBACK RIDING

Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary: 20010 State Road 64 E., Bradenton

Horseback riding is being offered by Napier’s Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary. No experience is necessary. Hours are by appointment. Donation: $25 per person, per hour. The rides are fun and educational and are geared toward first time riders. All proceeds going to house and feed the animals at the Sanctuary. Information: 750-8185 or visit www.NapierFamilyFarm.com.

NATURE TOURS

Emerson Point Preserve Nature Tours: Emerson Point Preserve, Snead Island

Master Gardeners conduct free tours at 9 a.m. on at least one Saturday and one Sunday each month. Tours are limited to 12 people, and reservations must be made through the Master Gardener office. A portion of the tour is handicap accessible. The office is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information: 722-4524.

Boat rides and charters: Captain Kim’s, Anna Maria Island Historic Bridge Street Pier, Anna Maria Island.

Captain Kim’s Boat Rides and Charters offers dolphin tours, historical tours, bird watching tours, sea shelling tours, hands-on eco tours, sightseeing rides, sand bar hopping, boat rides and charters. Hourly rates: $15 per person. For reservations and more information, call 920-3307 or visit www.kimscharters.com.

SEGWAY TOURS

Anna Maria Island Segway Tours: Anna Maria Island

AMI Segway Tours takes visitors along the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway, exploring Leffis Key Boardwalk, Coquina Beach, Historic Bridge Street, Anna Maria City Pier and more. Tours, which are offered seven days a week, are limited to six guests and start at $30 a person. Ticket includes training, helmet, water and photo opportunities. Reservations required. Call 565-2082, visit segwaybythebay.com or stop in at the Paradise Bagel Cafe, 3220 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

Manatee Segway Tours: Downtown Bradenton

Manatee Segway Tours takes visitors on a 1-2 1/2-hour tours on the riverfront and beyond in Bradenton. Snack and drink provided along with plenty of photo opportunities. Tour tickets start at $35 and includes training and helmets. For more information or to get on the waiting list, visit www.manateesegwaytours.com or call 224-8079.