Bugs are an incredibly important part of the environment. Many pollinate plants, including fruits like berries and melons, help make the soil healthier by breaking down leaves, wood, and other organic matter, serve as food for wildlife like ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on reducing negative encounters with ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) graduate Meet Sarah Denison Williams A native of Florida’s east coast, Sarah Denison Williams has been smitten with the natural world since attending ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on reducing negative encounters with ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
About the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series Enjoying and conserving wildlife, understanding and connecting with nature, and learning how to best co-exist with the wildlife that call Sarasota County home are part of our experience ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has launched a local pilot to recycle used pickleballs as part of our going “Beyond the Bin” recycling initiative to divert non-traditional, hard-to-recycle items. A typical pickleball is said to last ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) graduate. Meet Tish Sacks Graduates form the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) routinely influence others with their knowledge of the natural world, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Last week, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) voted to extend the current Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Restrictions through October 1, 2026.Before officials enacted these restrictions earlier this year, we had ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Work & Life![a hand with an empty plastic water bottle reaches into a blue bin to recycle the waste. [credit: uf/ifas, tyler jones]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/05/2016_Waste_recycleBottleBin01_ifasTylerJonesCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Waste Reduction & Recycling in Sarasota County The state has set targets for each Florida county to achieve a 75% waste stream recycling rate. Sarasota County is working to achieve these rates through increased recycling efforts, waste ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Summer rains will hopefully be here soon, bringing with them the potential for flooding. Litter, yard debris, and other objects can block the roadside inlets that route excess rainfall away from our homes. Keeping these storm drains clear is ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Water