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 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...
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 short course on tomato cultivation, presented by Mack Lessig, Community Gardens Program Specialist from the University of Florida Extension
Join native plant specialist and educator Pamela Callender as she tracks our connection to native plants throughout history, dispels landscape design myths, and shares her...
Tranquil Tuesday is a private, sensory-friendly, after-hours Selby Gardens experience, designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind. The Gardens will remain open for an extra hour to...
Join us at the Palmetto Library to help weed, plant, and maintain the new library learning garden. Water, gardening gloves, and some tools provided, but feel free to bring your...
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...
Join us on select Wednesday afternoons for an exclusive tour of the Steinwachs Family Plant Research Center
Explore fragrant gardens in Florida's summer evenings, where night-blooming flowers thrive, offering respite and enchanting pollinators.Join us to learn how to create an...
Good soil is crucial for gardening, farming and ranching. Testing, amending and maintaining it should be a top priority.Florida soils can be a challenge to manage. Knowing your...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Learn about Florida invasive plants in the Florida landscape and their management in this webinar-style workshop.Join us for an informative and educational workshop dedicated to...
Join City Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper on the second Thursday of the month at City Hall for a 6-mile bike ride around Venice Island.
Join Manatee Extension for a workshop on selection, planting and care of your backyard citrus.
Some animals are awake during the day, and others at night. Fly into the world of night animals to discover the similarities and differences we share with these amazing animals....
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Join us for an exploration of finding peace in nature as you marvel at one of Sarasota County’s spectacular sunsets during a silent walk.Join us for an exploration of finding...
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,...
At Mote, we study ocean phenomena that impact environmental health and coastal communities – harmful algae, climate change, pollution and more – to develop practical...
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the aquarium transforms into an after-hours adventure.
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 us as we look for and identify birds in their natural habitat at Sarasota County Manasota Scrub Preserve.
Join the Venice Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine! Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food & drinks, local produce and handmade goods...
Join the Venice Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine! Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food & drinks, local produce and handmade goods...
Lakeview Park in Sarasota borders Lake Sarasota and there are ponds and mature live oak trees on the property, so it is great for viewing herons, egrets, raptors, woodpeckers and...
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