Sustainable Communities Workshop (in-person and online)

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

The 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop will bring the community together around sustainability and  building a better future.

Harvest House

Core Area: Sustainability

Learn more about and register for any of our sustainability classes and events, to pick up (or hone) skills on topics including solar energy, climate change issues, energy-/water-saving  upgrades, sustainable communities, and much more.

Program: Sustainability

The Sustainability Program employs community programs, educational outreach, and government policy to help create and maintain a sustainable Sarasota County with thriving environmental, economic, and social conditions.

The 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide information through the lense of past, present, and future in line to our theme "Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities" on various sustainability topics including resilient architecture, sustainable business, climate communication, and more. Visit our exhibitor booths to network with businesses and community groups to help build a better future for our community.Once registered through Eventbrite, the system will send you a confirmation email with information on how to join the hybrid event on Nov. 6, 2025.Registrants are welcome to attend in-person at the Harvest House Learning Enrichment Campus or participate virtually. There are only 250 in-person tickets available. If you are attending in-person, please ensure that you arrive with enough time to get breakfast and find a seat. In-person registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 am. If you are attending online, please login at least 5 minutes before the start time. <h1>Awards and Social</h1>A 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Social following the workshop will be held at the same location from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM featuring live music from the Garbage-Men Band following the Sustainable Communities Workshop. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be offered. Please select the "Awards and Social" add-on ticket if you plan on attending. <h1>Learn</h1>Residents, students, and community members from all sectors and walks of life will gather in-person and online to learn from and network with knowledgeable speakers, panel discussions and more. Topics to be discussed include resilient architecture, sustainable business, climate communication, local projects, ways to get involved, and more.To learn more about our speakers, agenda, and other event updates, please visit: <a href="https://www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/sustainability/sustainable-communities-workshop" title="https://www.scgov.net/government/sustainability/sustainability/sustainable-communities-workshop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">scgov.net/SustainableCommunities.</a><h1> </h1><h1>Attend</h1><ul><li>In-person early bird registration is $45 until September 26, 2025.</li><li>In-person registration is $55 starting September 27, 2025.</li><li>Virtual registration is $20.</li><li>Virtual student tickets are $5.</li><li>"Awards and Social" add-on Ticket - Free - acts as an RSVP to this post-workshop event</li><li>Donate a ticket to someone who may need financial assistance to attend by selecting to sponsor a ticket at checkout.</li></ul>Registration fee includes access to a full day workshop at the Harvest House Learning Enrichment Campus or virtually with expert speakers on relevant community sustainability topics, exhibitor booths, and opportunities to network and connect with others. In-person registration also includes breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Our interactive workshop provides many opportunities to engage with residents, business leaders, institutions, government agencies, students, and others.No registration transfers to a different event format will be permitted.If you are interested in attending, but are concerned about affording the fee at this time, please contact SustainableSarasota@scgov.net or call 941-861-9874 for assistance or to join the waiting list for sponsored (donated) tickets. Financial assistance is available.

Questions? Call 941-861-9874 or e-mail us at sustainablesarasota@scgov.net.If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-9874 or sustainablesarasota@scgov.net.The fiscal host of the workshop is Community Harvest SRQ, formally known as Transition Sarasota, a 501©3 organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law and within IRS guidelines. No goods or services are provided in consideration for contributions and no professional solicitors or fundraising consultants are retained by Community Harvest SRQ. The federal tax identification number is 47-5682533. Funds received as a result of this workshop are overseen by the Sustainable Communities Workshop Planning Committee to support annual Sustainable Communities Workshops.---Type: Attend an EventTopic: Energy, Food, Waste, Water, NatureOrganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County