Often, when I meet people, they ask me. “What do you do?” When I tell them I’m a marine biologist, I get replies like, “Cool, I always wanted to be a marine biologist” or “I wish I could… Read More
Getting out in nature is not only fun and good for you, it’s good for our economy! According to a study by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the total economic effect of wildlife observation in Florida… Read More
The Sarasota County Green Business Partnership teamed up with the Tampa-based Sustany Foundation to assist in recognizing area businesses that are making positive environmental changes in our region. Nearly 100 companies from the Gulf Coast region submitted an application… Read More
From seed to salad and beyond, radishes have been big this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. It started with our 4-H youth development program. Each year, our 4-H program partners with the school gardens program, the Sarasota… Read More
Most everyone has heard, “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s a classic rhyme helping young people learn the seasons, inspiring both the young and not-so-young with the hope of new life, beauty and warmer temperatures, assuring all that… Read More
Join us to learn how you can start composting organic waste at home, and in the process cut your waste output and producing nutrient-rich material for your garden, lawn or landscape. Our 90-minute “Let’s Make Some Black Gold”… Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a May 10 deadline to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program, a federal effort to encourage environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Information was disseminated in a news release, as follows: USDA Announces… Read More
Please welcome our newest Sarasota County Green Business Partner: Lenka Hair Salon, in Venice. About the Partner From the moment you walk through the door at Lenka Hair Salon, you will see and feel the difference. Experience the chic,… Read More
Invasive species long have been a problem for Florida, and continue to plague our area. But what is an “invasive,” and what can you do about it? First, a little background. Native species are defined as those that… Read More
Join us April 20 (or other dates this year) to learn how you can start composting organic waste at home, and in the process cutting your waste output and producing nutrient-rich material for your garden, lawn or landscape…. Read More
