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Events
- Feb 17, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTOnline Zoom with PSIListen, learn and ask questions about Extended Producer Responsibility and the federal bill (BFPPA) seeking approval in the 117th congress. Product Stewardship Institute's Sydney Harris & Brendan Adamczyk will be our presenters and were integral to writing the EPR portion of the BFPPA.
Thu 29 Oct29ThuOctSustainable Communities Workshop/Online EventOct 29, 2020, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMOnline EventThe 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop – "Transforming to New Ways Forward" – will virtually bring together the community to discuss a variety of up-to-date sustainability topics presented by our expert speakers. Register early through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com- Jul 28, 2020, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PMStory of Plastic Panel DiscussionThis film traces the destructive lifespan of plastics across 3 continents and sheds light on a global movement calling for change.
- Apr 22, 2020, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMSelby Five Points Park, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USACome on over on your lunch break and celebrate our earth with us at Selby Five Points Park. We'll have a table along with many others. Offering tips and suggestions, raffles and food trucks!
- Nov 26, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMFogartyville Community Media and Arts Ce, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAJoin us at Fogartyville for Activist Tuesday for an informational evening regarding the recycling (or lack of) in the Sarasota County School system and what the students are doing about it. Hear about Coral Gables and their fight to ban single-use plastic in their community.
- Nov 16, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM8750 Bee Ridge Rd, 8750 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USAThe event will feature food trucks, live music, interactive activities for both children and adults, educational demonstrations and informational displays. Last year’s student recycled art contest was a big success, so we will be continuing the tradition and hosting the second annual student recycle
- Jul 05, 2019, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AMTed Sperling Park Trail - Playground, Sarasota, FL 34236, USACome join Rethinking Plastic at Ted Sperling Park on South Lido to clean up after the Fourth of July festivities.
- Jun 17, 2019, 1:30 PMSarasota City Hall, 1565 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAPlease come to the meeting to support the proposed regulation of polystyrene and plastic straws on city properties and more!
Sat 15 Jun15SatJunSeagrass Survey/Ken Thompson PW @ City Island ParkJun 15, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMKen Thompson PW @ City Island Park, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAJoin us for the 5th Annual Sarasota County Seagrass Survey at the Sarastota Sailing Squadron (1717 Ken Thomphson Parkw). The Seagrass Survey is June 15, 2019. Following the Seagrass Survey, stay for a Seagrass Festival! This FREE, family-friendly festival will feature educational exhibits, hands-on- Sat 27 Apr27SatApr2019 Seagrass Festival/Sarasota Sailing SquadronApr 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAThe Seagrass Survey is a free citizen science event to increase awareness about the importance of seagrass habitat. Survey volunteers head out into Sarasota Bay to count and identify seagrass species for the County's Seagrass Monitoring Program. Afterwards, they can enjoy music and lunch and explore
- Apr 22, 2019, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMFive Points Park, N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAEARTH DAY CELEBRATION - Join the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County Government and UF/IFAS Extension of Sarasota County to learn about energy efficiency, stormwater pollution, composting, native plants, electric vehicles, Arbor Day and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/417103718862736/?ti=as
Mon 22 Apr22MonAprEarth Day at New College/New College of FloridaApr 22, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMNew College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USAStudent Affairs at New College is planing an Earth Day festival from 11 am - 2 pm. A major component of this event is having community coordinators present to show local activism in Sarasota while educating students on environmentalism. There will be food, music, games, and giveaways.
Sat 13 Apr13SatApr2019 Great American Cleanup/Van Wezel Performing Arts HallApr 13, 2019, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USACome help Join the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program for a paddle cleanup of the Sarasota Bayfront near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Centennial Park, and the 6th Street Canal.
Sat 30 Mar30SatMarEarth Hour/SarasotaMar 30, 2019, 8:30 PM – Mar 31, 2019, 9:30 PMSarasota, Sarasota, FL, USAThis Earth Hour, join millions around the world to turn off the lights and speak up about why nature matters. #Connect2Earth www.earthhour.org
Wed 27 Feb27WedFebRP Quarterly Meeting/Selby LibraryFeb 27, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:20 PMSelby Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USACome learn about the new local movements regarding single-use plastic in Sarasota, Venice and Northport as well as in Tallahassee. Learn about helping restaurants be BADFive Free and jumping on to our state-wide coalition letter to the Governor.- Sat 23 Feb23SatFebClean Up on Siesta Beach with 4Oceans!/Siesta BeachFeb 23, 2019, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMSiesta Beach, Siesta Beach, Florida 34242, USA
Sat 02 Feb02SatFebWorld Wetlands Day/Location is TBDFeb 02, 2019, 12:01 AMLocation is TBDWetlands – world’s most valuable ecosystem – disappearing three times faster than forests, warns new report.
Wed 12 Dec12WedDecInternational Mountain Day/WorldwideDec 12, 2018, 12:01 AMWorldwideMountain Day dates back to at least 1838..
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