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Plants at Their Peak: Virginia Creeper


January 22, 2025

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a plant of striking beauty and ecological value, but its reputation varies dramatically depending on where it grows. In its native range across North America, it often goes unappreciated ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife
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FMNP in Sarasota: Uplands Course Survives Hurricane Milton!


January 3, 2025

What is the Florida Master Naturalist Program? The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education curriculum that promotes awareness and understanding of Florida’s natural world for citizens, teachers, tour guides, and volunteers. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Course, Ecology, Environment, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Fmnp-in-srq, Learn, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR
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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer: Rooted in Passion, Blooming in Service


December 30, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. In this ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes

FMNP Advisory Board Annual Retreat at the Marine Discovery Center


December 11, 2024

The Florida Master Naturalist Program Advisory Board (FAB for short) is a fabulous group of individuals dedicated to the present and future success of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP). The FAB consists of individuals from across ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Pgm_EcoNR

Help for the Holidays: Community Assistance We’re Thankful For!


November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude by highlighting some amazing programs and organizations in Sarasota County that help our community all year-round. We’ll go over local assistance available for utility bills, financing programs ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Aid, Assistance, Budget, Conservation, Energy, Help, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, Sustainable, Water

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