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.
Join us to collect, identify, and document some of the aquatic macroinvertebrates in our ponds. Donuts and coffee will be provided!Have you ever wondered what lives in your local...
Explore a way of cleaning without chemicals that is effective, inexpensive and safe for our environment and your family's health.Have you ever worried about the safety of the...
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Dr. Phil Stevens, from Florida Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Research, will describe the exciting new juvenile tarpon and snook research study beginning this season in creeks and...
Learn about the owl species in Sarasota County and then build your own screech owl box!Join Dr. Katherine Clements, our ecology and natural resources educator to learn more about...
During this event, you will help with site maintenance and land restoration. Most likely, we will be pulling invasive plants and maintaining trails.
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...
A special paddle on Coral Creek for Lemon Bay Conservancy members and your accompanying guests.
Science Stars is a student-led program that allows our superstars to explore various fields of science through hands-on experiments.
Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by taking your mate on a wild date. Come alone or bring someone special (mom, dad, significant other, or friend) to learn about nature’s romantic side!...
Bring your little one for an enlightening light exploration program. Engage all the senses through movement, lights, and reflections, inspiring nature exploration in the safety of...
Join leaders Patti Haynes and Bob Clark on a tour around Lake Jervey and the surrounding campus,
Alligator Creek is still recovering from the 2024 hurricane season, and we are coming together to clear the remaining debris. Join us for a community cleanup event with support...
Meet behind Publix on the Island. Bring gloves. We will provide the container and picker. Breakfast afterwards. If it rains, we still meet and go straight to breakfast.
In addition to walks and exhibits, we are pleased to offer short, free talks by subject matter experts. You will find these to be both interesting and educational.
Native Plant Landscape Designer and Eco Artist Pam Callender will teach us why native plant gardening is so vital to our local landscape and how everyone can incorporate natives...
Guided tour through DeSoto-Riverview Pointe Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer
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...
Take a step back in time in the beautiful setting of Crowley Museum and Nature Center at the 4th annual Myakka River Rendezvous. There will be pre-1840s encampments with live...
Master Gardener volunteers from the local Extension Office will be available to answer your questions and share information on flora and landscaping in Florida.
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as you become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month.
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 Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Manatee County for a two-part workshop that combines marine botany, adventure, and art.
The purpose of this public input meeting is to gather community feedback on the ongoing unmet needs resulting from 2024 storms Debby, Helene and Milton and to help shape the...
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