A county, state and federal partnership, we translate research into community initiatives, classes, and volunteer opportunities related to 4-H youth development; agriculture; gardening and landscaping; natural resources; nutrition and healthy living; and sustainability.
sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu
941.861.9900
6700 Clark Road (Twin Lakes Park, Green Building)
Sarasota, Fla. 34241
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Growing your garden with local events and One Seed
Are you exploring the fun of Florida vegetable gardening during the winter and into spring? Folks up north may be shoveling snow, while you are sowing and watching your plants grow. If you enjoy learning about and talking about growing food in Florida- check out some of these upcoming events:
On Wednesday, you can join in "Lettuce Grow Together" at the Bee Ridge Community Garden located at Bee Ridge Park
02/28/2022
Water Talk: Common Questions and Thoughtful Answers
Water touches every aspect of our lives, and is at the heart of many questions we receive at Extension. This "Water Talk" blog series will answer some of the most commonly asked water-related questions
05/25/2023
This Spring, Take the FFL Pledge
Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and many of us are heading outdoors to spruce up our gardens and home landscapes. Yardwork is different from most home improvement projects—there’s more to it than fixing what’s broken, adding something new or redecorating
05/02/2023
Pedal Your Way to Environmental and Personal Wellness
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of the bicycle and its extensive impact on wellness, transportation, and sustainability. In 2023, Bike to Work Week is May 15-21, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19
05/17/2023
Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Putting it All Together
We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age
05/11/2023
Sarasota County Launches Interactive Water Quality “Story Map”
As part of Sarasota County’s ongoing commitment to water quality and protecting area water resources, the county has launched an interactive web tool showcasing a variety of water quality preservation projects and initiatives.
From county investments such as the conversion to advanced wastewater treatment and installation of WaterGoats to
05/09/2023
Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Roadblocks that Keep Us from Eating Healthy
We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy
05/09/2023
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