Enjoy the taste of homemade jams and preserves from your own fruit. Our Jan. 24 "Canning Strawberry Preserves and Freezer Jams" class will teach the basics of making fruit jam. For the safety of participants, we ask that you wear closed-toe ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Join us Jan. 28 for an open discussion among homeowner/neighborhood association (HOA) landscape committee members looking to establish more efficient committees, manage existing landscape plans, or improve old landscapes all while creating ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Join us Jan. 12 to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling. Our 90-minute "Let's Make Some Black Gold" workshop blends indoor lessons with outdoor, hands-on activities ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Join us Jan. 18 for our free "Florida Snakes" class to learn an array of fascinating facts about these often-misunderstood creatures. So, how are snakes ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Wildlife
Are you involved in maintaining lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas. If so, our Jan. 22 "Green Industries Best Management Practices" (BMP) class is for you. BMPs focus on reducing non-point source pollution resulting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Horticulture
Earthworms are extremely beneficial to the fertility of our soil, and can help create rich, beneficial compost for your garden, landscape or lawn. In our free, hour-long "Worm Composting" class Dec. 7, we'll show you how easy it is to care ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Cooking with herbs and spices not only adds flavor to your recipes, but they can also help you to reduce the amount of salt, fat and even sugar you might add into your recipe. Join us Nov. 8 for "Cooking with Herbs and Spices," a free, hour-long ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Pollinators are beautiful, colorful, diverse and fun to watch. Our Nov. 9 "Landscaping for Pollinators: The Plants they Love" class will show you how to attract them to your landscape, and how you can create a beautiful pollinator garden. This ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Join us Nov. 29 for our 13th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and get expert information on community strategies, resources, and solutions to build and foster sustainable living. Under a "Unique Perspectives for Community Solutions" ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources
Circle Oct. 13 on your calendars so you don’t miss the chance to get great plants and advice for your landscape and to learn how Sarasota County Extension can help you. The 13th Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and EdFest is set for 8 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life