The following blogs were published by the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Agent in July - December 2024 Blogs Gioeli, K. and Cartmill, K. (2024, October 28). Karen Cartmill Spotlights Importance of IVEGOT1 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
About 65% of Marion County residents are overweight, just about mirroring the state average. But by coupling edible gardening with positive nutrition, the organizers of an Ocala workshop hope to inspire healthy lifestyles among the county’s ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Come visit our UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County table at Tampa GreenFest and learn from Master Gardeners in our free gardening talks. GreenFest will be held on March 9 & 10, 2024 from 9am – 4pm, rain or shine! GreenFest will be ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife![visitors to the 2023 green expo (a companion to the annual sustainable communities workshop) visit an array of exhibitor kiosks, as seen in an overhead view. [credit: [CREDIT: Science and Environment Council]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/12/2023_Sust_scwHomeExpoLobbyOverhead_CROP1650x470.png)
The Green Living Expo and EcoSummit may have been the largest environmental event series ever organized on the Suncoast with a full week of activities at The Bay Park, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Through community outreach and education efforts, Sarasota County Sustainability promotes a healthy environment, community engagement and environmental awareness. However, we can't achieve a healthy and sustainable county without your help. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation
The end of July also signals the end of our traditional programmatic 4-H year. To celebrate a year’s worth of learning, growth, friendship, challenges, and successes we host an annual banquet. This night is special for all of our members, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & VolunteersHow will artificial intelligence transform food systems in the coming years? What are some of the applications of artificial intelligence for our work in agriculture at the University of Florida (UF)? How can we use artificial intelligence to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events
An Introduction to World Environment Day On June 5th ,1972, the first-ever global conference that put international environmental issues at the forefront, took place in Stockholm, Sweden. The “Conference on the Human Environment” gathered ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Work & Life
The Green Living Toolkit show the most effective solutions, curated especially for Sarasota and Manatee County residents. The toolkit connects you with local events and experts on energy, food, waste, water, and nature. It is also designed ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationDon’t miss out on the opportunity to learn how to bring pollinators to your property, enjoy a delicious lunch and even learn how to cook and store fresh herbs. This and more will be covered at the No Mow March Event taking place at the Okaloosa ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, Turf, Wildlife