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
Freshwater Core Module: Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP)
Mon 21 Sept, 08:30
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night —Sleeping Turtles Preserve North
Fri 6 Nov, 17:30
Free
Pond Problems? Open Forum
Fri 4 Dec, 13:00
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ex•plore: Nature at Night —Red Bug Slough Preserve
Fri 8 Jan, 17:45
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night- Deer Prairie Creek Preserve South
Fri 16 Apr, 19:45
Free
Shells and Shark Teeth Art
Wed 5 Aug, 10:30
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night —Curry Creek Preserve East Entrance
Fri 24 Jul, 20:15
Free
Community Food Forest Tour
Tue 30 Jun, 09:00
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Volunteer with Extension: Red, White, and Blue Garden!
Mon 29 Jun, 09:00
Free
ex•plore: Venice Arboretum
Fri 24 Apr, 12:00
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ex•plore: Nature at Night —Deer Prairie Creek Preserve South
Fri 10 Apr, 19:45
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed 8 Apr, 09:00
Free
Cancelled/Mindful Paddling: Snook Haven
Tue 31 Mar, 10:00
Free
UF/IFAS Waste Reduction Tour: Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center
Fri 27 Mar, 14:00
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed 11 Mar, 09:00
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night — Myakka River State Park
Fri 27 Feb, 18:20
Free
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed 11 Feb, 09:00
Free
Shared Spaces: Composting and Community Gardens
Wed 4 Feb, 13:30
Free
Growing YOUR edible garden
Fri 23 Jan, 12:00
Free
Community Food Forest Tour
Fri 23 Jan, 10:00
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Florida Waters Stewardship Program 2026
Wed 14 Jan, 09:00
From $0.00
EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks - Red Bug Slough
Wed 14 Jan, 09:00
Free
ex•plore: Nature at Night — Myakka River State Park
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