Join us Feb. 20 to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling. Our 90-minute “Let’s Make Some Black Gold” workshop blends indoor lessons with outdoor, hands-on activities in… Read More
Are you interested in a career in sustainability? Are you a people person with a passion for teaching others about how to care for the environment? Do you have experience working with multiple groups and volunteers on energy… Read More
Home design can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age, or following a short- or long-term disability. Our free “Universal Design and Visitability” class on Feb. 7 will highlight techniques and tips that… Read More
Lots of people enjoy getting together for Super Bowl festivities. With the game lasting more than three hours, though, take care that you don’t unwittingly welcome a foodborne illness into the mix. For a memorable party, keeping foods… Read More
In light of the federal government shutdown and its impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Florida Department of Children and Families has released the following information in a “frequently asked questions” format. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read More
Enjoy the taste of homemade jams and preserves from your own fruit. Our Jan. 24 “Canning Strawberry Preserves and Freezer Jams” class will teach the basics of making fruit jam. For the safety of participants, we ask that… Read More
Enjoy the taste of homemade jams and preserves from your own fruit, with our Jan. 24 “Canning Strawberry Preserves and Freezer Jams” class. This one-hour class will teach the basics of making and canning fruit preserves and jams…. Read More
With the holiday season arriving, a large number of people will be travelling to see friends and family.Many will be staying in hotels overnight or for extended weekends, but very few will be thinking of the tiny critters… Read More
As we approach the holidays, it’s a good time to review key steps to avoid getting a foodborne illness. Think it can’t (or won’t) happen to you? You might want to rethink that. According to the Centers for… Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you want it remembered for family and friends, not for foodborne illness. Along with all of the holiday planning of meals and guest lists, start planning now to defrost that frozen… Read More
