Recently, residents in multiple states have received unexpected packages of seeds in the mail. Given the unknown origin and nature of the package contents, officials are cautioning anyone who receives such a package to NOT… Read More
Registration is now open for Sarasota County’s 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop. The online event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to showcase strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving communities…. Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Waste Reduction program has added a new course to UF/IFAS Extension Online Learning: Green Business Partnership Best Management Practices (BMPs) The “Green Business Partnership Best Management Practices (BMPs)” course is… Read More
The Importance of Online Education Being an earth-conscious, environmentally-friendly individual takes a lot of research and work. Knowing when and how to save resources does not always come intuitively. Especially in our current circumstances, finding… Read More
What is Environmental Injustice? Environmental injustice happens when vulnerable and minority populations bear a disproportionate burden of environmental damages. How does this happen? Those with middle and upper socioeconomic status have more advantageous resources, such… Read More
Introducing the Explore Your World backpack! The Explore Your World backpack kit is one of three backpacks designed by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County in partnership with Sarasota County Libraries. It is designed to help explorers… Read More
It may be no surprise that National Institute of Health (NIH) studies have shown that long-term stress is one of the factors contributing to chronic illnesses. However, NIH studies also revealed that persons who have… Read More
Our Waste Reduction program has added two new courses to UF/IFAS Extension Online Learning. Through online classroom learning, these classes will frame the environmental issues facing your community, aiming to create action steps moving forward…. Read More
Please welcome Pure Nut Mylk to the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership. About Pure Nut Mylk Founder Vicki Cleaves-Gregory has been a pharmacist for more than 30 years. While working for a large company, she… Read More
The first approaching storm of the 2020 hurricane season could mean trouble for the state’s wastewater treatment plants. The Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Sarasota County has been a concern. The plant has… Read More
