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, Wildlife
Butterflies, 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
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