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.
For the past sixteen years, Manatee County’s Natural Resources Department has partnered with the Audubon Society’s Jay Watch to host a public scrub jay survey at Duette Preserve....
Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the...
Put 4th your best self and celebrate the holidays responsibly.Sure! Here's a customized event overview for your webinar on celebrating the 4th of July responsibly, modeled closely...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Program will cover general information, the mosquito life cycle, and what works & what doesn't in protecting yourself from mosquitoes.Are you frustrated by mosquitoes in your...
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...
This training program will introduce you to common structural pests and how to manage them sustainably with IPM methods.Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a more sustainable...
Join us for a workshop to learn about and provide input for updating the Lemon Bay Watershed Plan. The updated Plan will identify flooding areas of concern and water quality...
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
Check out our newest adventure! Get outdoors to explore with Field Agent Forest Parker! We need your help to complete the mission!Register at:This is a limited registration event....
Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.
Learn about energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies and available financial assistance. Receive a DIY kit to get started on saving!Join us for this 1-hour workshop where...
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 Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteers on the first Friday of the month to explore the Florida Friendly garden at Shamrock Park .Join Master Gardener volunteers on the...
Join us to catch, identify, and document some of the insects and other arthropods found at Urfer Family Park.Join us for an exciting, Animal Crossing-inspired "Bug-Off" bioblitz...
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful partnership program with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department. Celebrated the event’s 10th anniversary in 2024....
Meet behind Publix on the Island. Bring gloves. We’ll provide the container and picker.
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...
Show your patriotic spirit and help preserve our shorelines and seas! Grab your gloves, hat, and sunscreen – we'll provide the trash bags and grabbers – and take an active role in...
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...
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is teaming up with your local library to explore the fascinating world of cephalopods. From octopuses to squids – discover the...
Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as you become the storyteller.
Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the...
Hosted by the science department at Scf, kids will dive into the world of science with cool critters, interactive science experiments and more with this drop-in science program.
Volunteers meet at the Preserve on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to do maintenance and enhancement projects. Activities include planting new native plants, maintaining and...
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