Upcoming Events

Sign up now to reserve your place to meet Luna the Leucistic Screech Owl and hear a presentation from Peace River Wildlife Sanctuary. Join us as we explore native Florida wildlife and learn how we can help protect our wildlife and environment...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from th...

Electric vehicles are becoming more common. This workshop is for those interested in understanding electric vehicles and the infrastructure that is supporting them. The discussion will cover the basics of how the various types of electric vehicles wo...

This class is focused on Drawdown, a solutions-focused approach to climate change, and what you can do locally to make a difference. In joining us for this 1-hour presentation, you’ll become more informed on small and large, successfully impleme...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone. ...

The 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Roots of Sustainability," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide up-to-date information on several different sustainability topics. P...

Are you a birder or nature enthusiast, or do you want to be one? Come to our meet-up at the Shannon Staub Library Pond! Novices and experts are welcome. Barbara Lockhart will help identify birds and native plants, and teach you how to slow down and o...

Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more. Explore your “natural” creativity and...

Learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Receive a DIY kit to help you get started on your savings! About this event Join us for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Atte...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Learn ways you can live more sustainably this holiday season that work best for you. About this event There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where should you start? This class will introduce...

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from th...

The Plant Clinic meets in the library lobby. Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from th...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as YOU become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month! In case of rain, Story Trail will be set up in the Kids' Zone. ...

Learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Receive a DIY kit to help you get started on your savings! About this event Join us for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Atte...

If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return on invest...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...

Are you a birder or nature enthusiast, or do you want to be one? Come to our meet-up at the Shannon Staub Library Pond! Novices and experts are welcome. Barbara Lockhart will help identify birds and native plants, and teach you how to slow down and o...

Join us the third Wednesday of every month to learn about gardening and the environment. Experience a deeper enjoyment of our library’s Reading Garden through crafts, experiments, interactive activities and more. Explore your “natural” creativity and...

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them. Get expert advice on your landscaping needs. The University of Florida / Institute of Food and Agricultural Serv...