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Putting on the (Bio)Blitz


September 13, 2024

Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offered its first ever Dipnets and Donuts: Pond BioBlitz event. It was a great success, with several species spotted in our ponds at Twin Lakes Park. Participants worked in groups and used dipnets ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Citizen Science, Ecology, Environment, Inaturalist, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Water, Survey
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Volunteering In Nature: Thank You Ecology and Natural Resources Program Volunteers!


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: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature
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Volunteering In Nature: Volunteering for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s Ecology and Natural Resources Program


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: Community Volunteers, 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


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


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
Boat traffic in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers, Florida.

Feliz Semana Nacional de Navegación Segura: ¡Úselo!


May 24, 2022

Esta semana es la Semana Nacional de Navegación Segura (del 21 al 27 de mayo). Este evento es parte de una campaña de seguridad dirigida por el Programa Nacional de Seguridad en la Navegación Recreativa. Este programa, desde su creación ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Chalecos Salvavidas, Florida Sea Grant, Navegación, Navegación Segura, Pgm_Marine
Boat traffic in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers, Florida.

Happy National Safe Boating Week: Wear it!


May 23, 2022

This week is the National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27). This event is part of a boating safety campaign led by the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. Since its creation in 1971 by the United States Congress, through education, this ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Boating, Florida Sea Grant, Life Jacket, Pgm_Marine, Safe Boating

Wild Sarasota Spotlight: comBATting bat myths


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
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EVENT: “Sustainable Food and You” webinar


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

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