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One of the many benefits of living more sustainably is that it builds community. Volunteer, take a class or tour, attend an event, speak up for a cause. You’ll find satisfaction in making community connections and sharing in building community health and prosperity. Our Community Events Calendar is the only one of its kind bringing all of these local Suncoast opportunities to you in one place. Want to connect with local environmental organizations directly? Check out the online directory for a full list of organizations and the solutions they are working towards.

Sarasota Farmers Market

  • Food
May 11 07:00AM

Our mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota supporting the economic viability of...

2024 Manatee River Underwater Cleanup

  • Waste
  • Nature
May 11 07:30AM

For the second consecutive year, Keep Manatee Beautiful will partner with Suncoast Aqua Ventures to conduct the Manatee River Underwater Cleanup, an all-volunteer underwater...

Clam Assessment

  • Water
  • Nature
May 11 08:00AM

Calling all nature enthusiasts. Join us at a special event to assess the impact of clam deployments in Sarasota Bay. Dive into a hands-on experience and be a part of something...

Venice Farmers Market

  • Food
May 11 08:00AM

Join the Venice Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine! Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food & drinks, local produce and handmade goods...

Venice Farmers’ Market

  • Food
May 11 08:00AM

Join the Venice Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine! Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food & drinks, local produce and handmade goods...

Ride and Paddle at the Bay – Free Guided Tour

  • Water
  • Nature
May 11 08:30AM

Join us and Ride and Paddle for a free, guided kayak tour through The Bay Park restored mangroves. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.

Garden Day with Pam Callender

  • Nature
May 11 09:00AM

On the second Saturday morning of every month, native plant expert Pam Callender shares her wealth of knowledge with Sarasota Audubon Society members in our Nature Center gardens.

Give-A-Day for the Bay- Gulfport

  • Water
  • Nature
May 11 09:00AM

Join us as we partner with the Suncoast Sierra Club to host a Give-A-Day for the Bay at Gulfport Beach. As part of a Bay Mini-Grant project, we will be turning a grassy stormwater...

DeSoto-Riverview Pointe Preserve Tour

  • Nature
May 11 09:00AM

Casually stroll through the beautiful Riverview Pointe Preserve and learn about Floridas native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. Suitable for all ages.

Saturday Mornings at the NEST

  • Nature
May 11 09:00AM

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the...

Bay ROVers: Underwater Robotics Course

  • Water
May 11 09:00AM

Form a team with other young engineers and compete in our underwater robotics challenge! Learn the basics of electronics and engineering by building an ROV (Remotely Operated...

Bradenton Market

  • Food
May 11 09:00AM

Welcome to the Bradenton Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, music, and free family activities on Old Main Street. The Bradenton...

Jacaranda EcoPARK Microforest

  • Water
  • Nature
May 11 10:00AM

Come join fellow environmentalists, outdoor lovers, and gardening enthusiasts to prepare our one-acre park for planting day.

Ask a Master Gardener

  • Food
  • Water
  • Nature
May 11 10:00AM

A Master Gardener with the Manatee County Extension Office will have a table set up in the librarys lobby to answer your gardening questions.

Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

  • Food
May 11 10:00AM

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...

Newtown Farmers Market

  • Food
May 11 10:00AM

Sarasota’s Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

FAMILY EVENT: Superstar Snakes!

  • Nature
May 11 10:15AM

Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for some family-friendly fun to learn all about Sarasota's fascinating serpents!***How to register: P lease make 1 reservation ONLY for your...

Robinson Preserve Tram Tour

  • Nature
May 11 01:30PM

Immerse yourself in Robinson Preserve on our new electric tram tour. Join our knowledgeable guides to discover the history, wildlife, and ecosystems of this unique coastal gem....

Robinson Preserve Tram Tour

  • Nature
May 11 03:00PM

Immerse yourself in Robinson Preserve on our new electric tram tour. Join our knowledgeable guides to discover the history, wildlife, and ecosystems of this unique coastal gem....

Space Night Saturday

  • Nature
May 11 06:00PM

The local baseball team, the Bradenton Mauraders, have invited the Suncoast Stargazers to participate in their Space Night Promotion.

Morning Paddle – Kayaking with Mote

  • Water
  • Nature
May 12 08:30AM

Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and take in the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem.

Siesta Key Farmers Market

  • Food
May 12 09:00AM

Located in Siesta Village every Sunday 9am-2pm fresh produce,original oil paintings, clothing, and more.

Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

  • Food
May 12 10:00AM

The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...

Make and Take Carnivorous Plant Bog with author Kenny Coogan

  • Nature
May 13 10:00AM

Learn about carnivorous plants and create your very own carnivorous garden in a pot.Advance registration is required for this workshop. Join us for a unique and educational...

Tree Care

  • Nature
May 13 11:00AM

oin us for a crash course in trees! Take home a free tree at the end of the class.

Sunset Tai Chi at the NEST

  • Nature
May 13 06:30PM

Join us for this monthly class at the NEST! At sunset on the second Monday of the month, Dr. Brian Nell, a certified Tai Chi instructor, will lead the group through the gentle...

Sarasota Audubon Society Monthly Meeting – Miri Hardy Executive Director, Friends of Myakka River State Park

  • Nature
May 13 07:00PM

Miri Hardy Executive Director, Friends of Myakka River State Park, will discuss this popular parks fragile ecosystems using evocative photographs and storytelling.

Volunteer Work Crew

  • Nature
May 14 07:00AM

Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...

Wild FL 101: Bird Songs

  • Nature
May 14 08:00AM

Have you heard the chaotic song of a mockingbird? Or the shrill call of an eagle? Join us for a sunset edition of our bird song series to listen for birds and learn the basics of...