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...
Join the Venice Florida Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine. Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food and drinks, local produce and handmade...
In honor of Manatee Heritage Month, explore a little-known piece of the region's history: the Pillsbury Mound. This unique sand mound dates back to 400 AD and served as the site...
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...
Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, music, and free family activities on Old Main Street.
Take a hike! Join our Manatee County Librarian, Joelle, as we hike through the book "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson . Then hike through Emerson Point Preserve. Program...
Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.
Sarasotas 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...
Located in Siesta Village every Sunday 9am- 2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, food, unique gifts and much much more.
The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch was voted number 1 in the US and has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce,...
Sarasotas 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 for an engaging walk into the fantastic world of mangroves, on a tour of one of our local natural areas!T his is a limited registration event. If your plans change,...
Get ready to be the world's muddiest scientist! In this homeschool adventure, we will hike and explore our local Perico Bayou as we look for coastal wildlife hiding in the muck...
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...
Earn up to 2 CEUs with this training program that addresses common structural pests and how to manage them with IPM methods.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a more sustainable...
Search the skies for Florida’s fabulous fliers! Our Audubon guide will lead participants on a tour through Emerson Point’s coastal hammock and mangrove habitats. Check out the...
Discover a vibrant community gathering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market, nestled within the scenic Phillippi Estate Park.
Join us for an educational program about one of our common urban wildlife species.Join us for a discussion of one of our common urban wildlife species. We will discuss the natural...
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...
Join us at The NEST at Robinson Preserve for a special edition of our Nature Nights series. Test your nature knowledge against our April Fools! We will tell a series of stories...
Local and Organic Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Meats, Seafood, Dairy, Plants, Herbs, Prepared Foods, Honey, Syrups, Sauces, Salsa and more.
Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.
Sarasotas 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 us in discussion on the topic of flooding to be utilized in the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan.Join our community discussion on flooding in Sarasota County! Notes from this...
What is more family than Board Game Night? Drop into the building for an evening of tabletop gaming fun! Borrow a nature-themed game from our game library or bring your favorite...
Check out our newest adventure! Get outdoors to explore with Field Agent Forest Parker! We need your help to complete the mission!Register at: https://bit.ly/SRQAgents This is a...
Join Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteers the first Friday of the month to explore the Florida-friendly garden at Shamrock ParkJoin Master Gardener volunteers on the first...
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