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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] View all our events, and find matches for your aims and schedule Learn more

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. Eventbrite collection

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. Eventbrite collection

Gardening and Landscaping

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

two children smile broadly behind a large, garden plant. [credit: uf/ifas] Gardens Program: Experiential learning around food. Eventbrite collection
an individual uses a manually powered fertilizer/chemical spreader in a grassy area, with nearby plants and trees. [credit: uf/fas] Commercial Horticulture: Best practices for large landscapes. Eventbrite collection
a person kneels and adjusts an irrigation sprinkler spraying water across a grassy area. [credit: uf/ifas] Residential Horticulture: Florida-Friendly landscape management. Eventbrite collection
two blue rain barrels sit next to a white home, connected to a rooftop gutter downspout and ready to collect rain water. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county] 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.

close-up of an asian tiger mosquito engorged with blood and continuing to feed from a person. [credit: pxhere.com] Chemicals in the Environment: Responsible use of pesticides. Eventbrite collection
closeup of an alligator sunning in a grassy area next to a small lake/pond. [credit: wilma holley] Ecology and Natural Resources: County diverse natural resources. Eventbrite collection
a lone sea turtle hatchling crawls toward the ocean, across a vast, empty beach. [credit: pixabay.com] Marine and Coastal (Sea Grant): Preserve shoreline resources. Eventbrite collection
close-up of two hands holding rich, dark soil with a recently sprouted plant growing from the soil Waste Reduction: Waste-diversion and recycling efforts. Eventbrite collection
closeup of a drop splashing into a light-blue pool of water. [credit: pixabay.com] Water Resources: Citizen science for conservation. Eventbrite collection
three participants at a florida master naturalist event delivered by uf/ifas extension sarasota county gather and examine insect and plant specimens in an outdoor setting. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county] 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. Eventbrite collection

Sustainability

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

a uf/ifas extension staff member, working with an energy coach volunteer team, adds a low-flow faucet to a bathroom sink in a home. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county] Energy Coach: Energy and water efficiency for residents. Energy Upgrade webpage
a man walks up to a business storefront on a downtown street scene, with a bicycle leaning against the store's brick-and-glass front. [credit: uf/ifas] Green Business: Sustainability certification for businesses. Green Business Partnership webpage
two workers install solar power panels near the peak of a red-tiled rooftop. [credit: pixabay.com] Sustainability: General sustainability workshops and events. Eventbrite collection
QUESTIONS?
Email: sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu
Phone: 941-861-5000 or 941-861-9900