Celebrate National Estuaries Day with SBEP!
Join SBEP and other local conservation organizations on Saturday, September 25, 9am-2pm at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park (2523 Coconut Ave., Sarasota) and engage in fun activites for the whole family while learning about ways to improve the health of your water resources and Sarasota Bay. Organizations interested in having a booth at this special celebration event should contact sara@sarasotabay.org or (941) 955-8085.
2010 International Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, September 25, 8am-noon
Volunteers needed to join SBEP and Keep Sarasota Beautiful for the Coastal Cleanup at Whitaker Bayou. To register contact the Sarasota County Call Center (941)-861-5000 and ask to sign up for the Coastal Cleanup at Whitaker Bayou.
Florida Native Plant Sale
Saturday, Oct. 9 , 9am-2pm at Longwood Run Park (off University Parkway in Sarasota), 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sponsored by the Serenoa Chapter Florida Native Plant Society and SBEP this is an opportunity to buy native trees, shrubs, grasses, blooming wildflowers and more while learning about the benefits of planting beautiful Florida native plants. For more info call (941) 794-8773 or (941) 955-8085.
2010/2011 Bay Partners Grant Applications Now Available - Bay Partners Grants to promote environmental education, awareness, and stewardship that improve the overall quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries are now available. Projects should focus on Bay Education, Bay Restoration or Bay-friendly Landscaping. Click here for more information and to download an application. Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
Herald Tribune Guest Column - August 26, 2010
"Why scallop count is down " written by Dr. Jay Leverone, SBEP staff scientist. Read more.
SBEP Selected as Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Partner - THE US Environmental Protection Agency has selected SBEP to receive financial support in 2010 from its Climate Ready Estuaries program to move forward with climate ready adaptation planning. The SBEP received two types of support for the development of an adaptation plan and direct techinical assistance from an EPA contractor. Read more
Pooches for the Planet is now on Facebook!
Click here to become a fan. Order free Pooches for the Planet door hangers and rack cards (English and Spanish) for your neigborhood distribution and other valuable information and items by contacting Yvette@SimplyGreen.biz or call (941) 981-9253.
SBEP Public Meetings (open to the public)
Monday, October 4th - Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting at 4:30pm at the Dan McClure Auditorium at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport. For more info contact SBEP at 941-955-8085.
For Complete Information on all of our Events, Please visit our Calendar Page
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