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.
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
This exciting oyster restoration project will create new oyster reefs that support local wildlife and improve the health of our coastal waters. Bring your sense of adventure and...
Calling all beachcombers and seashell enthusiasts! Join us for a relaxing walk on the beach to search for seashells and learn to identify them. This program will explore what...
Join us for an informative session about what to expect during the rainy season, and how to prepare for major rain fall events.Learn how to prepare for Sarasota County's rainy...
Free public webinar for businesses to learn the process to becoming a recognized Sarasota County Green Business Partner.Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is...
Our topic this month is butterflies, beautiful butterflies. Barbara Rothman and Doreen German from the Sarasota Butterfly Club will tell about all things butterfly, including...
Explore fragrant gardens in Florida's summer evenings, where night-blooming flowers thrive, offering respite and enchanting pollinators.Join us to learn how to create an...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Kids will enjoying learning all about wild animals in rehabilitation from Wildlife Inc., Education and Rehabilitation Center.
Do you enjoy growing plants, helping people, and supporting our community? Learn how to become a Sarasota Co. Master Gardener Volunteer!Do you live in Sarasota County and enjoy...
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Join us for a leisurely walk through Manasota Scrub Preserve as we learn about native wildlife and land conservation.
Experience The Bay from the water. Explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this free, intermediate-level guided kayak tour led by one of Ride and...
Come join us for a fun day of sea oat planting at beautiful Anna Maria Island. Help us restore the dunes and protect the beach ecosystem.
Experience The Bay from the water. Explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this free, intermediate-level guided kayak tour led by one of Ride and...
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...
Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical...
Master Gardener volunteers from the local Extension Office will be available to answer your questions and share information on flora and landscaping in Florida.
Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida.
Join us at the library for an interactive recycling workshop designed for kids.
Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home.
Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the...
This certification program will introduce you to common landscape pests and how to manage them sustainably with IPM methods.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a more sustainable...
Join us for our virtual Switch Together office hours, where staff are available to answer your questions about the Broward Switch Together program.
Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a free webinar on how to keep your family, home, and pets safe before and after a storm.Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
NOTE: Registration for FMNP courses is handled by the University of Florida. Please see link below to register.NOTE: Registration for this course is handled by the University of...
Learn about the owl species in Sarasota County and then build your own screech owl box!Join Dr. Katherine Clements, our ecology and natural resources educator to learn more about...
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