Get your hands dirty and your feet wet! Join us to “ex•plore” (or, EXtension exPLORE program) in a fun, hands-on way. Connect with nature, dig into gardening, dive into water resources, and much more. No experience needed—just a sense of adventure.
Events in this collection
ex•plore: Nature at Night —Curry Creek Preserve East Entrance
Fri, Jul 24, 8:15 PM
Free
Shells and Shark Teeth Art
Wed, Aug 5, 10:30 AM
Free
Community Food Forest Tour
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00 AM
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Volunteer with Extension: Red, White, and Blue Garden!
Mon, Jun 29, 9:00 AM
Free
ex•plore: Venice Arboretum
Fri, Apr 24, 12:00 PM
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ex•plore: Nature at Night —Deer Prairie Creek Preserve South
Fri, Apr 10, 7:45 PM
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 AM
Free
Cancelled/Mindful Paddling: Snook Haven
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00 AM
Free
UF/IFAS Waste Reduction Tour: Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00 PM
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed, Mar 11, 9:00 AM
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night — Myakka River State Park
Fri, Feb 27, 6:20 PM
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed, Feb 11, 9:00 AM
Free
Shared Spaces: Composting and Community Gardens
Wed, Feb 4, 1:30 PM
Free
Growing YOUR edible garden
Fri, Jan 23, 12:00 PM
Free
Community Food Forest Tour
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00 AM
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Florida Waters Stewardship Program 2026
Wed, Jan 14, 9:00 AM
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EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed, Jan 14, 9:00 AM
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night — Myakka River State Park
Fri, Jan 9, 5:45 PM
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Urfer Family Park
Thu, Dec 18, 9:00 AM
Free
EcoWalk: Unique Preserves of Sarasota County - Shamrock Park
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