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.
Join Darlene Vincent from Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Heron’s Nest Nature Park, a leafy 110?acre refuge in Lakewood Ranch featuring two serene lakes, shaded trails,...
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...
On the second Saturday morning of every month, native plant expert Pam Callender shares her wealth of knowledge with Sarasota Audubon Society members in our Nature Center gardens.
Gardening and outdoor projects will be a priority, weather permitting. Indoor projects may include preparing the Center and or materials for upcoming events and activities.
Explore, discover, and learn about Big Waters Land Trust Pine Island Preserve on a naturalist-guided walk.
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. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the...
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...
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.
In tribute to the coastal heritage of our region and our two campuses, we offer visitors an old Florida way to experience them – from the water.
Master Gardener volunteers from the local Extension Office will be available to answer your questions and share information on flora and landscaping in Florida.
Master Gardener volunteers from the local Extension Office will be available to answer your questions and share information on flora and landscaping in Florida.
Set your sights on the exciting outdoor activity of archery! This program will provide participants with basic archery instruction, familiarization with archery equipment, and...
Set your sights on the exciting outdoor activity of archery! This program will provide participants with basic archery instruction, familiarization with archery equipment, and...
FREE family-friendly event with crafts, games, bounce house, maze, Santa meet-and-greet & other holiday festivities for the whole family! There will be food available on-site for...
Join us as we set sail to view the annual Clearwater Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade from one of our Clearwater Marine Aquarium boats.
Venice Area Audubon Society, a long-time participant in this project, adds to the national bird count by surveying the local Venice-Englewood area annually on one designated...
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.
Discover the birds of the Celery Fields with Rockjumper Bird Guide Forrest Rowland.
Please join us as birding expert, Ken Blackshaw leads a casually – paced guided walk through Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve.
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...
Teens and young adults 12-21 are invited to join Braden Rivers Garden Club. Do bugs bug you – Learn just how important bugs are to our ecosystem, identify some in the...
Share the holiday joy with chapter members at Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at Celery Fields. This is a potluck so please bring a dish to share, your own plate, glass 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...
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...
Get ready for an incredibly edible introduction to Florida?s native plants. Join Naturalist Aedan to explore nature?s bounty across Florida's many landscapes. Learn all about...
Christmas Bird Count Volunteers, please join us for our post-Christmas Bird Count gathering on before the December Program Meeting.
Our speaker is Jan Vertefeuille, Senior Advisor for Advocacy, Wildlife Conservation for the World Wildlife Fund. As a Venice resident, Jan also is well-acquainted with our local...
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