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Fourth Annual Suncoast Environmental Leaders Appreciation Event
Hope Through Action | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
The Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota Green Team, WSLR, and Generating Earth Connections invite the community to the fourth annual Suncoast Environmental Leaders Appreciation Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.
his free, community-wide gathering celebrates the theme Hope Through Action — and the people who live it every day. It is a morning set aside to honor the environmental leaders of Florida's Gulf Coast: the scientists, planners, advocates, and volunteers who work — often quietly and behind the scenes — to restore and protect what we love about this region.
Over 100 environmental leaders from across the Suncoast are invited to attend, representing dozens of local organizations committed to science-based stewardship and sustainability. Whether you're a longtime activist or someone newly inspired to get involved, this is a space to connect, collaborate, and recharge alongside people who share your values.
The program features two speakers who embody the event's theme: Jennifer Shafer, PhD, Co-Executive Director of the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida — a collaborative network of 45 regional environmental organizations — and Sara Kane, MA, CPM, LEED GA, Sustainability and Resilience Manager for Sarasota County, who has led the development of the region's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plans and secured millions in resilience funding. Together, they offer a grounded, forward-looking perspective on what hope looks like when it's put to work.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch and the kind of conversation that reminds us why this work matters.
We want to say thank you to those who are restoring Florida's beauty and resilience — often quietly and behind the scenes. This is a time to celebrate, reflect, and strengthen our community of environmental stewards." — Event Organizers
Everyone who cares about the environment is welcome. Bring a friend or colleague who shares your passion for sustainability. Hope, after all, grows best in community.
Tickets are required for this free event. You can reserve your ticket here.
You can find a full list of invited organizations here.
If you are unable to attend, you may watch it live on YouTube. Just click the red Play buttons below for Part One at 9:00 am and Part Two at 9:40 am. If you miss the livestream, it will be available as a recording using the same play buttons.
his free, community-wide gathering celebrates the theme Hope Through Action — and the people who live it every day. It is a morning set aside to honor the environmental leaders of Florida's Gulf Coast: the scientists, planners, advocates, and volunteers who work — often quietly and behind the scenes — to restore and protect what we love about this region.
Over 100 environmental leaders from across the Suncoast are invited to attend, representing dozens of local organizations committed to science-based stewardship and sustainability. Whether you're a longtime activist or someone newly inspired to get involved, this is a space to connect, collaborate, and recharge alongside people who share your values.
The program features two speakers who embody the event's theme: Jennifer Shafer, PhD, Co-Executive Director of the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida — a collaborative network of 45 regional environmental organizations — and Sara Kane, MA, CPM, LEED GA, Sustainability and Resilience Manager for Sarasota County, who has led the development of the region's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plans and secured millions in resilience funding. Together, they offer a grounded, forward-looking perspective on what hope looks like when it's put to work.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch and the kind of conversation that reminds us why this work matters.
We want to say thank you to those who are restoring Florida's beauty and resilience — often quietly and behind the scenes. This is a time to celebrate, reflect, and strengthen our community of environmental stewards." — Event Organizers
Everyone who cares about the environment is welcome. Bring a friend or colleague who shares your passion for sustainability. Hope, after all, grows best in community.
Tickets are required for this free event. You can reserve your ticket here.
You can find a full list of invited organizations here.
If you are unable to attend, you may watch it live on YouTube. Just click the red Play buttons below for Part One at 9:00 am and Part Two at 9:40 am. If you miss the livestream, it will be available as a recording using the same play buttons.
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UPDATES AND RULES REGARDING OUR COMPOSTING PROGRAM
Composting is available at UUSRQ.
Compost bins are open every day and there is no lock. Please follow the guidelines carefully of what can be composted. We are so happy you are bringing your food scraps. Thank You!
Learn more about our partner here.
Stop by the Social Justice Table on Sundays for more details.
Compost bins are open every day and there is no lock. Please follow the guidelines carefully of what can be composted. We are so happy you are bringing your food scraps. Thank You!
Learn more about our partner here.
Stop by the Social Justice Table on Sundays for more details.
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The Green Team advocates and educates to promote environmental justice and a sustainable way of life. We seek to connect with the millions of organizations in the world who are working everyday to solve Earth's environmental challenges. The UU 7th Principle: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" inspires us to be drivers of change locally, on the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota campus, and in partnership with organizations all over the region, State, nation, and globe.
Learn more about Previous Events:
Recent Event: Third Annual Suncoast Environmental Leaders Appreciation Event, September 20, 2025
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The Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota Green Team, WSLR, and Generating Earth Connections held our third annual Suncoast Environmental Leaders Appreciation Event on September 20 on our campus. This free, community-wide event celebrated the theme “Go Native: Save Water, Soil, and Wildlife!” Refer to https://outsidecollab.com/resources/ for details on how to use native plants to enhance Florida landscapes and heal our soil.
The program featured two compelling speakers:
Video Part 1:
Video Part 2:
Guests enjoyed a complimentary lunch and the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and recharge in the company of over 100 environmental leaders from across the Suncoast region.
“We want to say thank you to those who are restoring Florida’s beauty and resilience — often quietly and behind the scenes,” say event organizers. “This is a time to celebrate, reflect, and strengthen our community of environmental stewards.”
Everyone who cares about the environment was welcome!
For a listing of the local environmental organizations invited, please see https://wslr.org/environmental_luncheon/
The program featured two compelling speakers:
Video Part 1:
- Dr. Gina Carlotti, a Sarasota-based physician and longtime environmental advocate, offers insight into how environmental degradation directly impacts human health. With many years of medical practice and activism, she speaks with clarity and compassion on the importance of environmental justice and sustainability. She is introduced at the 17:47 mark in the video.
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- Clayton Ferrara, Executive Director of Ideas for Us, is a globally respected ecologist and leader in grassroots environmental action. He brings experience from projects across six continents, turning local innovation into global change by focusing on sustainable solutions for food, water, waste, energy, and ecology.
- Question and Answer time with both speakers on stage, beginning at the 44:15 mark in the video.
Guests enjoyed a complimentary lunch and the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and recharge in the company of over 100 environmental leaders from across the Suncoast region.
“We want to say thank you to those who are restoring Florida’s beauty and resilience — often quietly and behind the scenes,” say event organizers. “This is a time to celebrate, reflect, and strengthen our community of environmental stewards.”
Everyone who cares about the environment was welcome!
For a listing of the local environmental organizations invited, please see https://wslr.org/environmental_luncheon/
Humanity Day Watch Parties
were held in 2024 and 2025
For more info about the movement, contact IAmHumanity.net
were held in 2024 and 2025
For more info about the movement, contact IAmHumanity.net
We presented this program in collaboration with WSLR-Fogartyville and Generating Earth Connections. We invited 115 Regional Environmental Leaders and All those Who Care about Mother Earth! Speakers include: Tom Matrullo, journalist and Susan Schoettle, attorney. For a full press release, including information on the speakers and environmental organizations, click here. Click on the Play button in the image above to watch the recording from this year's event. Check out the recording from 2024 on our YouTube channel.
For additional resources, check these out:
Green Living Tool Kit
Climate Mental Health
Eating Sustainably
Article: Glysophate Use Continues to be Legal in Sarasota
Green Living Tool Kit
Climate Mental Health
Eating Sustainably
Article: Glysophate Use Continues to be Legal in Sarasota
