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.
Sea turtles benefit our marine environment. Let us learn how we can help save these magnificent creatures.
Learn about beautiful, low maintenance native plants that you can add to your home landscape to attract pollinators and birds.
Create a buggy bauble while listening to a presentation on our local insects and their ecological importance.
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...
Learn cool facts about sharks from the past and from the present.The earliest shark fossil record dates back to the early Devonian Period, around 410 million years ago. That is...
Join Master Gardener volunteers on the first Friday of every month for a free tour of the demonstration garden at Shamrock Park and Nature Center in Venice. The garden integrates...
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!Many people want to grow more of their own...
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...
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...
Set your sights on the exciting outdoor activity of archery! This program will provide participants with basic archery instruction, familiarization with archery equipment, and...
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...
Join us for an exploration of finding peace within nature along a mostly silent walk.Join us for a contemplative walk where we will practice mindfulness, breathwork, and using all...
Set your sights on the exciting outdoor activity of archery! This program will provide participants with basic archery instruction, familiarization with archery equipment, and...
Join us for an astronomical extravaganza! Dozens of local astronomers will be set up in the Robinson Preserve Expansion with telescopes at the ready. Be sure to bring a sense of...
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...
Review for the LCLM & LLO pesticide examsPesticide licensing in Florida can be confusing, and it may be difficult to determine which license/certification you need and how to...
Join us for this informal program on the lawn of the NEST as we take our education tortoise out to graze! In the wild, foraging is an integral part of a gopher tortoise’s...
Learn how to reduce plastic pollution with sound tips on waste reduction, recycling and reuse techniques, and more"Reducing Plastics" is a new, open-discussion class focused on...
Learn about Sarasota County’s prescribed fire program and how firescaping can help reduce risk of fire in your landscapes.Event hosted by: The South Pointsettia Neighborhood...
Join the conversation to learn what you should be doing now.Hear from local, regional and national officials about:Personal and home preparation.Evacuation procedures.Shelter...
Our youth leadership for the Sarasota County 4-H meets regularly to plan countywide events and service projects. This is a great leadership opportunity for youth, and a fun way...
The Jerry Hill Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament is a local Bradenton tradition encouraging children and their families to spend time together outdoors since 1987. The tournament...
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...
The Meadows Farmers Market is more than just a Farmers Market, it is the number 1 source to feed the mind, body and soul in the greater Sarasota area.
Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator and learn more about our amazing and unique Florida ecosystems.Join a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator and learn more...
Ready to make a difference and spend some time outdoors while collecting volunteer service hours? Join the VolunTeens for a fun and meaningful cleanup at Robinson Preserve along...
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...
Join UF/IFAS for an engaging walk into the fantastic world of mangroves, on a tour of one of our local natural areas! Register:...
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