Florida, the fishing capital of the world, has one of the most lucrative fishing industries in the United States. This industry provides jobs to thousands of people in the Sunshine State and contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Kassidy's Internship Experience Hello! I am Kassidy House, the Natural Resources and Sustainability Communication and Outreach intern at UF IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County (It is a mouthful I know). This is a blog about my ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Wildlife
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Is your business considering going green? If so, join UF/IFAS Waste Reduction Program to learn steps to implement environmentally sustainable programs into your business. This course is designed to introduce businesses with best management ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development
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 do that." Here’s your chance. We are looking ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Derek Wiberg, a certified Florida Master Naturalist, shares his insights and experience with Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Instructor Katherine Clements. Derek is a Harvard-trained educator experienced in environmental science ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development
We are sorry for any inconvenience, but the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office at Twin Lakes Park will be closed Wednesday (July 25) for staff training. Our Plant Clinic help desk located in the Extension office, and staffed by Master ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development
This class is designed to provide training in Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs) for anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas. Best Management Practices are focused on reducing non-point ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Professional Development
Join us Nov. 30 for Sarasota County's 12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, a day-long event that showcases steps to building healthy, resilient, thriving communities. Wrapped with a “Building a Better Future, Together” theme, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development