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Treasure Quest booklet - What Treasures Will You Find?

Treasure Quest

by Jackie Lebouitz
November 29, 2023

Hi there! My name is Ozzy the Otter, and I have some exciting news for you. Treasure Quest locations have popped up all across Sarasota County! Come play with me and learn all about what nature has to offer at your favorite park or library. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Adventure, Education, Fun, Game, Libraries, Parks, Pgm_Water, Quest, Treasure, TreasureQuest, Youth
A young boy inspects a garden plant with big leaves. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS Extension]

Get into a school garden, with our workshop series

by Mindy Hanak
July 21, 2020

In recent months, there has been increased interest in gardening and growing food. Fortunately, the Sunshine State's growing seasons align well with the school year, and Sarasota County abounds with school gardens. Join us Friday for a day of ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: CEU, Curriculum, Education, Garden, Grant, MyPlate, Nutrition, Pgm_Gardens, Professional Development, School Garden, Youth
People enjoying Nokomis Beach in Sarasota County.

Slake your thirst for water quality knowledge at our classes

by Lee Hayes Byron
July 22, 2019

By Lee Hayes Byron, County Extension Director, and Kevin O'Horan, Communications Coordinator Even as our annual summer rains have rolled in and nagging algal blooms have gradually given way, water remains a hot topic in our area, and one ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Class, Education, Event, Pgm_Admin, Water, Water Quality, Water Quality Summit, WQS

Citizen Science

by Kevin O'Horan
August 18, 2014

I’ve often thought about the public’s opinion of scientists as one most closely related to “the man behind the curtain” in the movie The Wizard of Oz. Scientists are often seen as an enigmatic figure, acting in secrecy to create things ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Apps, Data Collection, Education, Horticulture, Irrigation, Research, Science, Technology, Volunteer

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