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.
The GI-BMPs are a science-based educational program for Green Industry workers (lawn-care and landscape maintenance professionals).This class is designed to provide training in...
Craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies you've grown yourself? Learn tips for creating an edible garden.Are you craving crisp, fresh, and tasty veggies harvested from your own...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Free public webinar focused on how to correctly recycle in Sarasota County FL"Recycle Right" is an open-discussion class focused on the issues we face in with recycling in...
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
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 Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteers on the first Friday of the month to explore the Florida Friendly garden at Shamrock Park .Join Master Gardener volunteers on the...
NEW Program! Start your weekend with intention and ease. Join us for a gentle, alignment-based Hatha yoga class designed to lengthen and strengthen the body while cultivating...
Irrigation can be quite a drain on your water bill. Come by the library to talk to the team behind the Mobile Irrigation Lab to learn how you can save water and money.
Are you ready to learn a new game, or are you interested in sharing a much-beloved board game with others? Drop into the building for an evening of tabletop gaming fun! Borrow a...
Enjoy this unique opportunity to explore the Gardens before opening hours as we search high and low – tide – for birds. Sarasota Audubons expert bird naturalists will...
Meet behind Publix on the Island. Bring gloves. We will provide the container and picker.
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...
Put on your Special Agent disguise, grab your smart device, and join us to complete a nature-focused mission. Sarasota County staff and educators will help get you set up and...
Bring your plant and inset samples in for diagnosis and engage with the Extension Master Gardener volunteers at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
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...
Check out our newest adventure! Get outdoors to explore with Field Agent Forest Parker! We need your help to complete the mission!Registration required at:...
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...
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller.
Join us for a hands-on experience learning how to grow your own cut flowers in harmony with nature and Floridas climate.
Join fellow FMNP graduates for an opportunity to explore Mote Marine's sustainable aquaculture projects.This event is for FMNP graduates ONLY! Join FMNP graduate and instructor...
Learn the fundamentals of successful home vegetable gardening, from planning and soil preparation to planting, watering, and harvesting your own delicious produce.
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Preparing for the Nature Center opening, we are setting up a series of garden work days for volunteers.
Join us at the Palmetto Branch in our Learning Garden filled with Florida native plants to help maintain, prune, and beautify the space under the guidance of a Community Gardens...
Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects.
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