Collage of activities and events from UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

How Do I... Find Events, Camps, Clubs, Training and More?

At UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, we take pride in connecting with our community. In classes. At camp and clubs. With training and workshops. Through projects and programs and in many other ways. Here, you can find links to our latest activities. Like a composting class. Or an energy upgrade workshop. Or a hands-on summer camp for youth. Maybe a community gardening opportunity.

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General Interest

At UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, helping you find solutions for your life is our mission. Backed by the expertise and research of University of Florida staff, along with Sarasota County and federal resources, we provide community initiatives, classes, and volunteer opportunities that help you build a better future.

collage of activities at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]

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4-H Youth Development

Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS. 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain life skills.

4-h youth pose for a photo with big smiles, as they cross a tree canopy

Sarasota County 4-H partners with educators and volunteers to provide hands-on learning.

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Agriculture

Agriculture is vital to the state of Florida. We provide relevant and timely resources to agricultural producers and others who need information about Florida agriculture.

a grower stands in a field near a tractor, silhoutted against an orange sky with a setting sun in the background. [credit: pixabay.com]

The Sustainable Agriculture Program helps producers develop food systems.

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Gardening and Landscaping

Florida's climate presents unique challenges. Whether you are a home gardener or professional, our resources can help.

	Gardens Program: Experiential learning around food.	Eventbrite collection
	Commercial Horticulture: Best practices for large landscapes.	Eventbrite collection
	Residential Horticulture: Florida-Friendly landscape management.	Eventbrite collection
	Rain Barrel Workshops: Learn to collect and reuse rainfall.	Eventbrite collection

Natural Resources

To live in harmony with the Florida environment, we must understand how our lives affect it.

	Chemicals in the Environment: Responsible use of pesticides.	Eventbrite collection
	Ecology and Natural Resources: County diverse natural resources.	Eventbrite collection
	Marine and Coastal (Sea Grant): Preserve shoreline resources.	Eventbrite collection
	Waste Reduction: Waste-diversion and recycling efforts.	Eventbrite collection
	Water Resources: Citizen science for conservation.	Eventbrite collection
	Master Naturalist: Professional environmental training.	Eventbrite collection

Nutrition and Healthy Living

Healthy living is about more than just food. We provide programs on chronic disease prevention and food safety.

satellite image of a large tropical storm approaching Florida through the Atlantic Ocean. [credit: pixabay.com]

Family and Consumer Sciences: Nutrition and food safety.

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Sustainability

Sarasota County offers resources on energy efficiency and green business to build community resilience.

	Energy Coach: Energy and water efficiency for residents.	Energy Upgrade webpage
	Green Business: Sustainability certification for businesses.	Green Business Partnership webpage
	Sustainability: General sustainability workshops and events.	Eventbrite collection