Community Food Forest Tour

At the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County complex in Twin Lakes Park, a living community food forest is taking shape—one tree and shrub at a time. We’ve planted dozens of carefully selected, high-performing, edible species, from University of Florida-developed cultivars, like the disease-resistant Sugar Belle® mandarin, to locally bred gems, such as painter’s cherilata.

This guided tour is your chance to walk the food forest with us, hear what has and hasn't worked, and see these plants in person. Designed to educate, inspire, and nourish, this food forest is a long-term investment, one the community will learn from and eat from for generations to come. Visitors will be able to discover new fruits, and, in the future, collect cuttings, scions, or seeds from established plants.

COORDINATOR: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County agent/educator

Register early through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot and receive notice of any changes (note: third-party vendors might not be affiliated with our organization).

For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.

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.

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Type: Attend an Event

Topic: Energy, Food, Nature, Water

Organization: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County