Tag: volunteer

Volunteers needed for horseshoe crab project

by Armando Ubeda
May 24, 2019

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
Tags: Citizen Scientist, Florida Sea Grant, Horseshoe Crabs, Marine Education, Pgm_Marine, Volunteer

Extension volunteers, others honored by county

by kgeis
April 25, 2019

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County volunteers joined others from the Human Services, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful, Libraries and Historical Resources and Parks departments on April 10 to celebrate National Volunteer Month. Twelve volunteers ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
Tags: County Commission, Pgm_Admin, Volunteer

Extension throws volunteer appreciation party

by kgeis
April 22, 2019

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County recognized its volunteers at the annual volunteer appreciation party held at Selby Public Library. Over 70 of the 240 Extension volunteers attended the brunch and represented the 4-H, Community Garden, Energy ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
Tags: Pgm_Admin, Volunteer, Water Steward

First “Energy Sweeps” successful

by Sara Kane
December 26, 2018

By MARY BISHOP Sustainability Outreach Specialist Since 2010, Sarasota County Sustainability has offered “Energy Upgrade” workshops that are free and open to the public. Attendees of these workshops receive DIY in-home energy kits, and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Low-income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Volunteer, Water

Neighbor helping neighbor inspires art in the garden

by Kevin O'Horan
August 29, 2018

By MINDY HANAK Gardens Program Coordinator You’ve probably heard of arts in the park programs, a popular way to make art accessible to the public. But how about “arts in the garden”? Talent, determination, and help from a partner ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Art, Community Garden, Grant, Pgm_Gardens, Volunteer

EVENT: Energy-savings program to help low-income residents

by Kevin O'Horan
June 15, 2018

Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in our community? Our new Energy Upgrade program will train volunteer "Energy Coaches" to conduct in-home energy evaluations and offer education ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Energy Coach, Energy Upgrade, Pgm_Sustain, Volunteer, Water

Food waste diversion at the Florida Sweeps Rowing Championships

by Randy Penn
May 3, 2018

When more than 800 student-athletes from 35 Florida high schools descended on Sarasota for a late April rowing championship, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County was there to cut food waste by boosting composting. By the end of the April ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Benderson, Composting, Green Sports, Pgm_Waste, Rowing, Volunteer

Saving energy for those who need it the most

by Sara Kane
February 26, 2018

In Sarasota County, 42% of households are paying more than 30% of monthly income on housing costs (which is called “cost-burdened”). Among low-income families, there are over 53,000 households (73%) that are cost burdened locally. Energy ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Energy, Equity, Pgm_Sustain, Volunteer

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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