By AMBER LOPATINE Intern, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Hi! I’m Amber, and I recently completed my summer internship experience with Sarasota County. Keep reading to learn about my summer adventures in Sustainability and Natural Resources. I have always… Read More
Throughout history, women have been instrumental in advancing science, in key discoveries and insightful developments. Some of my favorite contemporary scientists are women, including Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Dr. Eugenie “Genie” Clark, each of whom… Read More
Join us Sept. 18 for an open house to showcase for youth the array of engineering paths, careers and options available. From 6-8 p.m., co-hosts UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County 4-H and Sarasota UF Innovation Station will highlight the… Read More
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Join us July 12 for our free “Florida Snakes” class to learn an array of fascinating facts about these often-misunderstood creatures. So, how… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is proud to honor Monica Hallaert as the Volunteer of the Month in April. Monica has been the “Green in Me” club leader for seven years. Beyond her club leadership role, she has chaperoned… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County volunteers joined others from the Human Services, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful, Libraries and Historical Resources and Parks departments on April 10 to celebrate National Volunteer Month. Twelve volunteers represented Extension at the 5th Annual… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County recognized its volunteers at the annual volunteer appreciation party held at Selby Public Library. Over 70 of the 240 Extension volunteers attended the brunch and represented the 4-H, Community Garden, Energy Upgrade, Natural Resources,… Read More
From seed to salad and beyond, radishes have been big this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. It started with our 4-H youth development program. Each year, our 4-H program partners with the school gardens program, the Sarasota… Read More
Join us to learn how you can start composting organic waste at home, and in the process cut your waste output and producing nutrient-rich material for your garden, lawn or landscape. Our 90-minute “Let’s Make Some Black Gold”… Read More
Join us April 20 (or other dates this year) to learn how you can start composting organic waste at home, and in the process cutting your waste output and producing nutrient-rich material for your garden, lawn or landscape…. Read More
