The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will host the Resilient Ready Tampa Bay Symposium June 23 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Tampa River Center. The symposium will highlight the findings from three design charrettes that convened teams of multidisciplinary professionals, including planners, urban designers, landscape architects, engineers, and hydrologists, along with … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Resilient Ready Tampa Bay Symposium to address regional flood risks
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
What You Can Do to Prevent Water Contamination at Public Parks
Public parks are a great place to take your family, friends, and pets. However, you may be surprised to learn that when you visit a park, you can potentially harm the environment in ways that seem benign. Here are a few things you can do to prevent water contamination at public parks. Leave No Trace Leave no trace – that means to leave behind everything you don't carry … [Read more...] about What You Can Do to Prevent Water Contamination at Public Parks
Celebrate World Environment Day & World Oceans Day at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, June 5-8
World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) urges us all to spread awareness and take action against the ongoing environmental threats due to climate change and high pollution rates. Celebrate these environmental holidays at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center and learn the importance of the estuary and its remarkable recovery from a failing habitat to a … [Read more...] about Celebrate World Environment Day & World Oceans Day at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, June 5-8
Best practices for using and disposing of your computer
If you are accustomed to using a computer, you belong to the two-billion-plus people worldwide who work, play games on computers, or simply log on to connect with friends and family and check out the news of the day. Words of caution: There are ways to handle daily computer use to protect your eyesight and ways to properly dispose of your computer when its life is … [Read more...] about Best practices for using and disposing of your computer
Master Gardener Volunteer community grows in Sarasota, Manatee counties
SARASOTA COUNTY — A vibrant Master Gardener Volunteer community in our area is excited to welcome new members to its ranks. A fresh class of graduates from UF/IFAS Extension offices in Manatee and Sarasota counties graduated on May 20 after 12 weeks of intense training.This combined “Class of 2022,” with more than 30 members, participated in both online and in-person classes … [Read more...] about Master Gardener Volunteer community grows in Sarasota, Manatee counties