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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Join us and Ride and Paddle for a free, guided kayak tour through The Bay Park restored mangroves. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.
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.
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...
Casually stroll through the beautiful Riverview Pointe Preserve and learn about Floridas native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. Suitable for all ages.
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...
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...
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...
Come join fellow environmentalists, outdoor lovers, and gardening enthusiasts to prepare our one-acre park for planting day.
A Master Gardener with the Manatee County Extension Office will have a table set up in the librarys lobby to answer your gardening questions.
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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....
The local baseball team, the Bradenton Mauraders, have invited the Suncoast Stargazers to participate in their Space Night Promotion.
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.
Located in Siesta Village every Sunday 9am-2pm fresh produce,original oil paintings, clothing, and more.
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,...
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...
oin us for a crash course in trees! Take home a free tree at the end of the class.
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...
Miri Hardy Executive Director, Friends of Myakka River State Park, will discuss this popular parks fragile ecosystems using evocative photographs and storytelling.
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
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...
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