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
Dehydrating is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Join us Sept. 19 for our "Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables" class to learn why people dehydrate, foods most suitable for dehydrating, the basics of dehydrating fruits and vegetables, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition
To make a difference for water in our community, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians, we are connected to our streams and bays by our faucets and laundries, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Water
Ever encountered a Florida panther in the wild? Join us Aug. 21 for a free class on what to do if you chance on one of these magnificent creatures. Sightings of panthers are rare, let alone conflicts with these apex predators. Dr. Elizabeth ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, WildlifeButterflies, birds and bees are fun to watch and an important part of food and flower gardens. Join us Sept. 12 for our free "Attracting Butterflies and More to Your Florida-Friendly Landscape" class, where we'll show you how to attract and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Horticulture
Join us Aug. 17 for a free, open discussion among HOA landscape committee members looking to establish more efficient committees, manage existing landscape plans, or improve old landscapes all while creating positive change within their associations. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping