The Sustainable Communities Workshop (SCW) celebrated its 20-year milestone by inspiring and informing many in our community and celebrating successes as we explored the theme “Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities.” Topics ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
What is Agents of Discovery? Agents of Discovery is an award-winning educational mobile game that turns the great outdoors into an interactive learning experience. Turn your next park visit into a mission and explore nature like never before! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife![a group of young adults sits at a table in a restaurant/bar, with "brewing ideas" pint glasses, sharing conversation. [credit: unsplash.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2025/11/2025_Waste_brewideasGroupAtBar_unsplashSergeyTarasov_EDITicon1650x470TINY.png)
Cheers to "Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS"! We launched this innovative series last month, to bring together community members and local experts for an evening of open discussion on relevant environmental solutions. The goals were simple: make ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Water, Wildlife
As our world becomes more digitized and urbanized, it may seem more challenging to choose to spend time outdoors. Yet, spending that time outside and connecting with nature on a deeper emotional level provides numerous proven benefits for ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources"Nature-Deficit Disorder" Prompts Greater Focus on Getting Children Outside “Take a Child Outside Week” occurs annually from September 24th - 30th, initiated by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as an effort to raise awareness ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife![plant shoots sprout from stacks of coins and a clear glass jar full of coins, against a background of greenery. [credit: pixabay.com, nattanan kanchanaprat]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2025/09/2025_Waste_plantCoins02_pixabayNattananKanchanaprat_EDITS1650x470.png)
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future, with the launch of its Green Business Partnership "Partner Showcase" video series. The goal is to highlight and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Hi all! My name is Evelyn Spencer and I worked as one of the Environmental Education & Outreach Interns for Summer 2025 with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. I am currently enrolled at USF's Patel College of Global Sustainability ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Meet Kylie Wilson: Sarasota's Spectacular Shorebird Superstar! Kylie is one of those rare breeds- a native Sarasotan. We've had a few of them now in our Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) courses at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. Even ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future, with the launch of its Green Business Partnership "Partner Showcase" video series. The goal is to highlight and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
We have the tools to build a sustainable future, what we need is the will to get it done. That's where youth organizing can be so powerful. It gives a voice to those of us who will inherit the consequences of today's decisions. It shows young ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life