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.
Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls at Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center.
SweetSong Groves is offering a 3-hour class in fruit tree horticulture. It is a complete introduction for both beginning and intermediate growers.
Not all bugs are bad. Learn how to tell the difference between garden pests and the beneficial insects that help keep your plants healthy.
Enjoy wine, hors doeuvres, and an engaging presentation by Dr. Beach – Professor Stephen Leatherman – Trees, Pythons, and Beaches – Stories of Coastal Florida.
Come join us for a delicious Sicilian dinner at Ortygia during Eat Local Week 2025. Indulge in authentic flavors and fresh ingredients sourced locally.
Presenter Kathy Doddridge. Zoom meeting Monday November 3 at 6pm and Walk on Saturday November 8 8am Piney Point or Robinson Preserve South, 1-2 hours slide-show presentation and...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Join us for a casual morning coffee event to learn more about volunteering with our youth and community programs.
Review for the LLO pesticide examThis is a REVIEW-ONLY class. As of October 1, 2025, UF/IFAS Extension no longer is offering pesticide exams. Exam registration will need to take...
Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist on a guided nature walk at Curry Creek Preserve East to learn how Sarasota County uses prescribed burns to manage natural areas,...
Join us on a quest to document as many plant species as possible throughout Mantee County! We will use the user-friendly iNaturalist app to document plant species on this survey...
Grab the freshest produce on the Island at the Anna Maria Farmers Market. The farmers market happens every Tuesday and provides a variety of produce, herbs, flowers, and so much...
Why is it called Celery Fields, Why is Celery Fields so popular – And just what is that mountain made of, Learn the answers to these questions and more on a guided walk...
Join John McCarthy, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Vice President for Regional History, on an ethnobotany walk at the beautiful Historic Spanish Point campus and discover how...
Many people want to grow more of their own food, but do not consider our unique options when starting a garden. Fruits, nuts, and more!Concerned about rising food prices, limited...
Our marine life speaker series will reflect national research as well as research specific to CMA on marine life, while including its ongoing mission of rescue, rehabilitation and...
Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County at Calusa Brewing for a night of discussion with local experts on relevant environmental solutions!Brewing Ideas is a relaxed, idea-rich...
There is a lot to learn about horticulture! This is a 4-hour presentation on different topics with a variety of CEUs available.Come and join us for an opportunity to gain insights...
GI-BMP enseña prácticas de paisajismo ambientalmente seguras que ayudan a conservar y proteger el agua de Florida.La capacitación sobre Las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo por parte...
Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist at Red Bug Slough Preserve to learn about strategies used to protect and manage natural area preserves when they ae surrounded by...
Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist at Pocono Trail Preserve to learn how to identify our native mangroves and the important role they play in the estuarine food web...
Discover a vibrant community gathering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market, nestled within the scenic Phillippi Estate Park.
Join long-time school gardens coordinator Jayne Cobb as she walks us through a successful school garden – past and present.
Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling.Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota...
Join us for a leisurely full-moon paddle in a secluded bay along the Manatee River.
Kayaking doesn’t get much cooler than this. Take a break from the sun and join us for an evening paddle as we explore Florida coastal waters at dusk.
Soar in 4 occurs the first Wednesday of each month in downtown Bradenton. Families visit demonstration tables facilitated by Manatee County teachers, non-profit organizations, and...
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