Let's Make Some Black Gold!

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota Countyprovides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between theUniversity of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), theU.S. Department of AgricultureandSarasota County.For regular updates on the latest news and happenings at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, sign up to receiveour e-newsletters.An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact311 (941-861-5000 outside Sarasota County) or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more atada.ufl.eduandscgov.net/ada.

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Join us to learn how to compost with UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Core Area: Natural Resources

Learn more about and register for any of our natural resource-related classes and events, to pick up (or hone) skills on topics including safe insect controls, ecology and wildlife, marine habitats, recycling, composting, water resources, and much more.

Join us for an engaging, 60-minute dive into the basics of composting, plus a look at composting, waste reduction and recycling projects and efforts in our area. (Find all our events at https://ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com)

Program: Waste Reduction

The Waste Reduction Program works with residents, businesses and community organizations to develop and implement waste-diversion strategies, recycling efforts and composting systems for a healthy, sustainable county.

Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is doing around the region with composting, waste reduction and recycling. This workshop blends indoor lessons with outdoor, hands-on activities in our compost demonstration area, and includes live demonstrations of our biogas and vermicomposting programs. Please register for this event ONLY at <a href="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/o/ufifas-extension-sarasota-county-422952084" title="https://eventbrite.oldmanhustle.net/o/ufifas-extension-sarasota-county-422952084" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com </a>rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.Attendees will learn the basics of home composting, the benefits of composting, and how to build a home compost system. Plus, attendees will have the option to purchase a GEOBIN compost bin (see registration options, below).NOTE: There are two registration options for this workshop:<ol><li>Workshop PLUS a GEOBIN compost bin: $25 registration (includes bin cost), which must be made in advance of the workshop.</li><li>Workshop with no GEOBIN: Cost is free.</li></ol>Make 2025 your year to start composting and reducing your impact on the environment!INSTRUCTOR: Randall Penn, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County waste reduction agentFor questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email <a href="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" title="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu</a>. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or <a href="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" title="mailto:sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu</a>.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.---Type: Take a ClassTopic: WasteOrganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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