Tag: sustainability
Florida Water Woes
February 27, 2024
Florida Water Woes by Jp Gellermann Welcome to 2024! This year already has the makings of something special, but not in a good way. So far, we have had atmospheric rivers dropping record rain and flooding areas, multiple wars, and political ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Conservation, Extension, Sustainability, Water
Can Pest Management be Sustainable?
February 16, 2024
Hello Avid Readers! Have you ever been concerned that your pest management tactics aren’t very environmentally friendly? Have you asked yourself can pest management be sustainable? Well lucky for you the answer is yes! There are more and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Emily Kraus, EPA, Integrated Pest Management, Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, Safety, Sustainability
A call to action: Municipalities urged to join UF/IFAS scientists, compost industry, policy makers to promote compost standards, programs, practices in Florida
January 25, 2024
Food waste is one of the main drivers in Florida’s dependence on landfills, which fuel greenhouse emissions and promote climate change. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute annually up to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Climate Change, Compost, EPA, Florida Compost Council, Florida Counties, Florida Municipalities, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Global Warming, Greenhouse Emissions, Greenhouse Gas, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Landfills, Liz Felter, Methane, Mica McMillan, News, Recycling, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center
The New Year of Garden Care and Beyond | Garden Trends for 2024
January 24, 2024
Garden Trends for 2024 can be summarized into one thought: landscape designs with altruistic objectives. The styles may vary but every garden space shares one common denominator, and that is sustainability. Native Plants Gardening continues ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HorticultureTags: Edimentals, Foodscaping, Garden Trends For 2024, New Wave Planting, Sustainability
Sustainably Savvy: History of Sarasota and an introduction to the Green Living Toolkit
January 8, 2024
Attention new and existing residents of Sarasota County, Florida! Embrace a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle with our Green Living Toolkit. This comprehensive resource is a treasure trove of valuable information, offering a plethora of ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationTags: Green Living, Green Living Toolkit, History, Pgm_Sustain, StarterKit, Sustainability
![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)
Highlights from the 2023 Green Living Expo and EcoSummit
December 18, 2023
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: ConservationTags: Events, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, Speaker, Sustainability, Sustainable Communities Workshop
Under Threat: The Florida Panther
December 13, 2023
Each year on December 4th, we celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect and conserve all of the unique and invaluable wildlife that live in our ecosystems. In honor of World Wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Sustainability, Under Threat, Water, Wildlife
Driving Sustainability Through Community Outreach
November 27, 2023
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, ConservationTags: Efficiency, Energy, Events, Pgm_Sustain, Speaker, Sustainability, Volunteer, Workshop
Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Turkey Vultures
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, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories Of Gratitude, Sustainability, Wildlife