China’s Integrated Sustainability
By: Libby Carnahan, Sea Grant Agent I was fortunate to spend the last 2 weeks traveling in China to Shanghai, Xi’an, Beijing and the surrounding countryside, and if you think you have China figured out,… Read More
Category: Conservation
Food for Thought: A Closed Loop Production System
By: Ramona Madhosingh-Hector Local food movements are growing in number and the concept is driven by an interest in sustainable food production that allows local economies and cultures to thrive. “Local food” refers to food… Read More
Celebrate Water Conservation Month!
April is Water Conservation Month. Join your fellow Floridians and pledge to conserve water. It’s our water and it’s worth saving. Pledge now and be entered to win a free water conservation kit!
Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development
Please join us this free webinar on Tuesday March 22, 2011 beginning at 2 pm. The presentation will last about 1 hour followed by 15 minutes of Questions and Answers. Many residential developments and rural… Read More
March into Class!
Pinellas County Extension offers residents a wide variety of classes to help them make sustainable decisions. Be sure to check out our classes at Brooker Creek Preserve, Weedon Island Preserve, and online. Brooker Creek:March 5,… Read More
Upcoming Sustainability Events
Conserving and Restoring Biodiversity in Urban and Rural Environments Join Dr. Mark Hostetler, Associate Professor, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida on January 13th at the Brooker Creek Preserve for this 4-hour… Read More
How does Your Footprint Measure Up?
By Mary Campbell, Urban Sustainability Agent You know the size of your footprint, right? Or maybe not, if we are talking about the imprint that you leave on the planet from the resources you use… Read More
It’s My Environment!
Show your appreciation for your environment by participating in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “It’s My Environment” Video Project. The EPA has created this video project in honor of Earth Day, a day to promote… Read More
Learn about Harnessing Solar Power in the Sunshine State
Ever have a burning desire to harness the energy of Florida’s abundant sunshine? The University of Florida’s Doug Gregory, a leading solar energy technology specialist, will lead a class on how to make use of… Read More
Pinellas Green Business Partnership: Writing Your Green Policy
Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent It is an exciting time for green businesses. Green building is on the rise, the auto industry is racing to produce electric cars and major corporations are… Read More