National 4-H Council is seeking high school graduates to serve as program assistants this summer for the popular Citizenship Washington Focus and Leadership Washington Focus programs, in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply by Jan. 15, 2020, to become… Read More
Want to know the ins and outs, the do’s and don’ts for cottage food businesses? Join us Jan. 13 for an in-depth look, in our free “Starting a Prepared Food Business at Home” class. In 2011, Florida passed… Read More
Want a simple, effective way to save money while protecting our natural resources? Join us Dec. 14 for our free “Rain Barrel Workshop” and we’ll show you how. Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water,… Read More
Songbirds bring joy and beauty to our lives, favoring us with their amazing melodies and enchanting nature. In our free, two-hour class Nov. 18, learn how you can attract throngs of songbirds to your yard, simply. We’ll show… Read More
Sure, you could “experiment” in the kitchen with your new, electric multicooker, the great tool that it is for working professionals, busy parents and active seniors. But, better to learn the basics in our easy, 2-hour class on… Read More
Visitors are invited to our free open house/tour of the Culverhouse Community Garden on Nov. 16. Culverhouse is the largest community garden in the Sarasota County Community Garden program. This tranquil space, proximal to the Legacy Trail, includes… Read More
The 14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, “Growing Greener Generations,” will bring the community together for a day-long workshop Nov. 14 to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide up-to-date information on several different sustainability topics. Register early… Read More
Organic. Free range. Natural. USDA certified. Grown locally. Cage free. NSF. FSIS. Choice. Prime. Locally sourced. Get dizzy trying to keep up with – let alone make sense of – the array of labels and acronyms and designations on… Read More
On Oct. 19, we’re celebrating 10 years of our rain barrel program, which can help you conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and protect the environment by storing… 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
