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Volunteering In Nature: Thank You Ecology and Natural Resources Program Volunteers!

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAn African American woman with an afro waves to the camera wearing a bright, royal blue work polo and black shorts, in front of a garden.
August 16, 2023

Welcome back to the Volunteering in Nature blog series, where you can get an inspiring peak into the world of volunteering for the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Ecology and Natural Resources program! As we move deeper into summer and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Volunteering_in_nature
Many colored helping hands graphic against a royal blue background.

Volunteering In Nature: Volunteering for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s Ecology and Natural Resources Program

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAn African American woman with an afro waves to the camera wearing a bright, royal blue work polo and black shorts, in front of a garden.
August 9, 2023

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart." -Elizabeth Andrew It’s the people who have a lot of heart that make it possible for the Ecology and Natural Resources program at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Ecology, Natural Resources, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature

Florida Waters Stewardship Program

by Michael D'ImperioAvatar photo
May 5, 2023

Water touches every part of our lives. Whether you're an avid fisher, a weekend beachgoer, or just someone who enjoys a tall, cold glass of H₂O, your life depends on an ample supply of clean water. Originally developed by UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conserve, Environment, Florida Waters Stewardship Program, FWSP, Pgm_Water, Preserve, Protect, Water
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Nourishment…a common thread woven through school gardens

by mhanak
January 30, 2023

Nourishment, a common thread woven through school gardens, and for many it is the reason to have them. Why would teachers have a school garden? After all, for some- it adds another responsibility, to an already full plate. It can require ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CEU, Edible_garden, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Gardens, Professional Development, School Garden Workshop, School Volunteers, Teachers, Youth

Wild Sarasota Spotlight: comBATting bat myths

by Adelaide MahlerAvatar photo
October 1, 2021

Swooping through the night sky, many people are quick to decry bats as blood suckers, rabies vectors, and a general nuisance. However, these miraculous flying mammals pose little risk to humans and are actually essential in managing our ecosystems. Home ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bats, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Native, Pest, Pgm_EcoNR, Species, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife
Produce at a grocery store. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]

EVENT: “Sustainable Food and You” webinar

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
June 23, 2021

Have you ever thought about how you grocery shop? Are you a weekly shopper or do you make several trips during the week to several different stores? Saving money at the grocery store not only helps keep your monthly spending down, but it also ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Expiration, Food, Groceries, Grocery, Health, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Save, Saving, Shop

Dig-in to school gardens on June 17 with our School Garden Workshop 2021

by mhanak
June 10, 2021

As we complete another school year and segue into summer, we celebrate our school gardens with our annual school garden workshop. Join us June 17 for this free event, as we dig in to school gardens! We'll over your most-requested topics, including: ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Bug, Curriculum, Edible Gardening, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_Gardens, School Garden, Shared Spaces, Teacher Training, Vermiculture, Youth Development

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