Want a simple, effective way to save money while protecting our natural resources? Join us Dec. 14 for our free "Rain Barrel Workshop" and we'll show you how. Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes
By SOPHIA MOUNDOUS Sustainability Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County October is all about fall colors, pumpkins, and Halloween costumes. Here at Sarasota County Sustainability, we are also excited about October because it is National ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural ResourcesOn Oct. 19, we're celebrating 10 years of our rain barrel program, which can help you conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and protect the environment by storing and diverting runoff ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
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
Know your blacktip? How about your bonnethead? Bull? Hammerhead? Any? All? Discover amazing facts about the sharks that inhabit our Florida waters. Our free, two-hour class on June 18 will get you up to speed on the array of amazing sharks ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events
Most everyone has heard, “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s a classic rhyme helping young people learn the seasons, inspiring both the young and not-so-young with the hope of new life, beauty and warmer temperatures, assuring all ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offers professional landscape management training and resources which promote environmentally sound use of irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides by industry professionals, and offers training and continuing ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Did you know that over-watering your lawn can increase the amount of nitrogen running into nearby waters? While important, increased nitrogen runoff is just one of several reasons why you should look to reduce your water use this April, as ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Celebrating Arbor Day? Join us for our Arbor Day webinar! Just in case you missed it you can view the recording using the link below. We'd also love to hear from you - your feedback is very valuable to us so after watching the webinar please ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
A glass of ice-cold water in Florida's hot summer is a refreshing moment. But, do you know if the water you are drinking is good? And, how would you find out your water's quality? Our free, two-hour class on April 16 will help you understand ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Water