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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Twin Lakes Demonstration Gardens

by Ashley Ellis
July 25, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. Today, we ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, MGV, Pgm_HortRes, UFSaraExt_MGV

Sarasota County Starter Kit: Wetlands

by Armando Ubeda
July 22, 2024

One cool project we collaborated on this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County was the "Sarasota County Starter Kit." The program "equips new (and existing) community members with essential information, from saving on utilities to living ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Coastal, Florida Sea Grant, Mangrove, Marine, Pgm_Marine, Sea Grant, StarterKit, Wetland

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

by Jackie Lebouitz and Forest Hecker

July 19, 2024

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census This year will be the first year Florida will be participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC). Created by the University of Georgia Extension Services in 2019, the citizen science project ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Butterflies, Census, Citizen Science, Flies, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Inaturalist, Moths, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_HortRes, PolliNATION, Pollinators, Wasps

Sarasota County Green Map: Construction, Builders, and Real Estate Partners

by Randy Penn
July 17, 2024

Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future with the launch of its new Green Business Partnership Map. The goal is to showcase and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, encouraging residents and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Green Map, Pgm_Waste, Resources

Sarasota County Green Map: Medical and Life Sciences Business Partners

by Randy Penn
July 17, 2024

Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Resources, Waste Reduction

Welcome Our Newest Green Business Partner: Walls By Me

by Randy Penn
July 17, 2024

Walls By Me is a small, locally owned and operated business specializing in high-quality wallpaper and installation services. As a proud member of the Sarasota community and a certified green business, Walls By Me takes pride in operating a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Environmental Sustainability, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Water

Nature’s Blueprint: Discover the “Elements of Sustainability” at the 19th Annual Workshop

by Alia Garrett
July 16, 2024

Discover the "Elements of Sustainability" at this year's 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, where we delve into the critical roles of earth, air, water, and fire within our ecosystem. Set for November 07, the event promises to be ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Event, Learn, Network, Pgm_Sustain, Professional Development, Sustainability

Backyard Bugs: Identifying Insects in the Landscape

by Jackie Lebouitz
July 15, 2024

There are more than 12,500 species of insects...in Florida, alone! For the average person, it can be difficult to distinguish between common, garden-variety ladybugs. And, it can be just as difficult to understand the difference between a "good" ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bug, Garden, Insects, Landscape, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Plants, StarterKit

Tilapia in Stormwater Ponds

by Michael D'Imperio
July 15, 2024

Tilapia are a member of the cichlid family, native to Africa and the Middle East. These tropical fish were first introduced to Florida in the early 1960s and have since spread throughout the state's freshwater systems where they frequent nutrient ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Invasive Species, Pgm_Water, Stormwater Ponds, Water Quality

Tips for Keeping Food Safe Without Power

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
July 9, 2024

With hurricane season upon us, it's important to know how to prepare our perishable food supply if the power goes out. Knowing how to keep our food supply safe to eat is just as important as gathering your hurricane supplies and creating a ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Food Safety, Freezer, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Refrigerator, Safety, Storm, Temperature, Weather

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