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
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
Wild Sarasota Spotlight: wacky woodpeckers of Florida
Familiar with the distinct drum of woodpeckers? Florida is home to eight species of woodpeckers -- and the now extinct ivory-billed woodpecker -- so chances are they are in your area. But how much do you know about your wood-pecking pals?
Read on to find out what makes a woodpecker a woodpecker
05/25/2022
Feliz Semana Nacional de Navegación Segura: ¡Úselo!
Esta semana es la Semana Nacional de Navegación Segura (del 21 al 27 de mayo). Este evento es parte de una campaña de seguridad dirigida por el Programa Nacional de Seguridad en la Navegación Recreativa
05/24/2022
This Hurricane Season, Be Prepared for Anything
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Are you ready?
Maybe you think you’re ready—you’ve got some bottled water and canned goods to last a few days
05/23/2022
Happy National Safe Boating Week: Wear it!
This week is the National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27). This event is part of a boating safety campaign led by the National Recreational Boating Safety Program
05/23/2022
Wild Sarasota Spotlight: watch out for woodpeckers — identifying local species
While most of us can deduce that a woodpecker is in the area by the resonance of their drumming, we may not know which pal from the Picidae family has stopped by for a visit.
Unfortunately, woodpeckers of the Southeast are all black, white, and red so it can be challenging to keep them straight
05/23/2022
Wild Sarasota Spotlight: cunning coyotes
Shrewd and sly, coyotes have earned a reputation as cunning creatures, but many of us know little about the wild canines that inhabit our neighborhoods. And much less about how to live with them
05/18/2022
Wild Sarasota Spotlight: white-tailed deer
Deer seem to be all around, but even as a common species across Florida, many of us know surprisingly little about the white-tailed deer that span our state, support our economy, and sustain some of our endangered populations.
We "deer" you to learn more with us, so read on or watch the Wild Sarasota: White-tailed Deer Webinar
05/16/2022
