If you walk around your house you may notice small brown spindle-shaped objects attached to walls, fence posts, or just about anything stationary with a vertical surface. They look like mini scrap-piles of dried grass, twig and bark…. Read More
Invasive species long have been a problem for Florida, and continue to plague our area. But what is an “invasive,” and what can you do about it? First, a little background. Native species are defined as those that… Read More
A glass of ice-cold water in Florida’s hot summer is a refreshing moment. But, do you know if the water you are drinking is good? And, how would you find out your water’s quality? Our free, two-hour class… Read More
Join us Feb. 20 to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling. Our 90-minute “Let’s Make Some Black Gold” workshop blends indoor lessons with outdoor, hands-on activities in… Read More
Derek Wiberg, a certified Florida Master Naturalist, shares his insights and experience with Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Instructor Katherine Clements. Derek is a Harvard-trained educator experienced in environmental science and guiding rain forest tours in Costa Rica. When he… Read More
Are you interested in a career in sustainability? Are you a people person with a passion for teaching others about how to care for the environment? Do you have experience working with multiple groups and volunteers on energy… Read More
If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, then our free March 12 workshop is for you. In this 60-minute class, we’ll cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations… Read More
As we turn the calendar year and make our resolutions for 2019, many businesses are looking to have a positive impact on our community. The Sarasota Dog Salon, Sol Growers, and Total Martial Arts and Fitness have made the… Read More
Please join us in welcoming our newest Sarasota County Green Business partner, Mangrove School of Sarasota. About the Partner Mangrove School of Sarasota is an intentional school community founded by parents, teachers and friends seeking a unique, progressive… Read More
By MARY BISHOP Sustainability Outreach Specialist As Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability celebrates the excitement of the new year, we’d also like to take a minute to reflect on our many accomplishments from 2018. Last year, we… Read More
