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
Many people fear snakes, but did you know that they are actually very beneficial animals? Snakes eat rats, mice and other undesirable pests, and occasionally visit our home landscapes. Join us Aug. 15 for our free class that will help you learn ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Wildlife
Learn how to set up your own worm composting (vermicomposting) activity, in our free class July 17. Earthworms are extremely beneficial to the fertility of our soil. They decompose many types of organic matter producing valuable soil amendments. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in our community? Our new Energy Upgrade program will train volunteer "Energy Coaches" to conduct in-home energy evaluations and offer education ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Work & Life
Spend World Oceans Day (June 08) learning about and helping our local waters and beaches. Join Florida Sea Grant Agent Armando Ubeda at Siesta Key Beach between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a range of activities celebrating the day. Armando will ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events
Register now to reserve your spot for the 2018 Forage Management Workshop and Tour, set for Aug. 24. Facilitated by the South Florida Beef-Forage Program of UF/IFAS Extension, the program is set to run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting at the Longino ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? Our 10-11 a.m. June 13 class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes. Learn how ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
Join Master Gardener volunteers from 9-11 a.m. June 7 (Hint: look for this event the first Thursday of every month) for a free tour of the demonstration garden at Shamrock Park & Nature Center, in Venice. Learn how the garden integrates ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture
"Let's Talk" is a new series of classes and open-discussion workshops focused on the issues facing us in Sarasota County. The first offering in this series focuses on recycling, with waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other topics on ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources
All commercial landscape professionals who apply pesticides (including Roundup), are required to take a six-hour training class to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) license. This certification allows you to apply 'Caution'-labeled ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture