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Learn More and Apply for an Internship with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County!

by Samantha SligerAvatar photo
December 8, 2023

2024 Sarasota County Summer Internship applications are available! Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Intern Sarasota County is dedicated to providing ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communications, Ecology, Intern, Internship, Natural Resources, Pgm_EcoNR, Pgm_Sustain
An eastern gray squirrel with a bushy tail walks from the pavement to the grass, with its body outstretched as it looks into the camera.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The Eastern Gray Squirrel

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 29, 2023

This November, we celebrated Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. All around us, niche stories of connection, triumph, cooperation, and coexistence are tucked away amongst stands of slash pine, thickets ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife
Two red foxes rest together in a grassy field. One looks back at the camera.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Foxes 

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 22, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife
A close up of a young American alligator's face as it rests atop rocks and plants in a natural environment

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The American Alligator 

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 15, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife
A turkey vulture- a large dark brown and black bird of prey with a bright red naked head perches atop a banister with its wings outspread and facing the sun.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Turkey Vultures

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 1, 2023

In both temperate and tropical climates in the Western hemisphere of the world, fall marks a time of transition. Rainy season to dry season, or summer through winter, the natural world around us changes. As oak trees grow heavy with their acorn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Sustainability, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 2 of 2

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
October 31, 2023

Welcome back to this two-part blog series, where we are demystifying the remarkable world of bats! So far, we have covered the batty basics of the order Chiroptera, to which bats belong. If you have not yet read part one of this series, check ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 1 of 2

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
October 31, 2023

Bats: Shrouded in Mystery and Fear  As human beings, we have had a close relationship with the natural world since the beginning of our species’ journey on this planet. Throughout the centuries, as cultures around the world developed, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
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Volunteering In Nature: An Opportunity to Continue Changing Children’s Lives

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
August 31, 2023

Welcome back to Volunteering in Nature, a blog series that explores the wonderful world of volunteering for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s ecology and natural resources program. If you’ve been following along so far, you’ve last read ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Pgm_EcoNR, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature
Many colored helping hands graphic against a royal blue background.

Volunteering in Nature: A Legacy of Love for The Outdoors

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
August 23, 2023

Welcome back to Volunteering In Nature, a blog series that explores the wonderful world of volunteering for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s ecology and natural resources program. So far, we have shared all about the ecology and natural ... READ MORE

Category: Camp, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Pgm_EcoNR, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature

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