Vegetarian Cooking Class: Thursday, July 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn to prepare easy vegetarian dishes that look and taste like they were prepared at a fine-dining restaurant. RSVP required; Please register by the exit lobby or by emailing Maria.Gumina@wholefoods.com. Free; Whole Foods Market: 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. 813-874-9435, wholefoodsmarket.com

Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm Market: Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Get fresh, organically grown hydroponic veggies straight from this CSA farm in Carrollwood. Open to the public. Arrive early for best selection! 5416 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, 813-293-3276; urbanoasisfarm.com

World Cafe Discussions: Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Awakening and engaging collective intelligence through conversations about questions that matter. RSVP to Pat at 727.421.2746 or goodpat@tampabay.rr.com. Starbucks Cafe- 4th St N and 89th Ave N, St. Pete. www.theworldcafe.com.

Clearwater Community Garden Tending: Saturday, July 30
Church members of the Unitarian Universalist Church and volunteers will be tending to the community garden, installing a Hugelkultur bed, expanding the sheetmulch, etc. It's a great opportunity to meet, learn and share with likeminded people who are interested in local food and community. Anyone wishing to contribute compost, manure, seaweed, mulch and brush are encouraged to bring it in support of the effort. Come when you can, stay as long as you like. 2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, 727-531-7704, uuclearwater.org

Dunedin Green Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (through July 30)
Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin. dunedingov.com

Brooksville Saturday Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
An array of vendors offering food, goods, plants, organics and more at this weekly event. 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, 352-428-9275.

Winthrop Town Center Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.
Complete with more handcrafted goods, fresh fruits, veggies, and boiled peanuts than you can shake a stick at. 1109 Winthrop Market St., Riverview, 813-601-3129

St. Pete Saturday Morning Market: Every Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (through August 27)
Featuring locally grown fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, plants, flowers, herbs, handcrafted gifts, live music, and so much more under the shade trees in Williams Park. 1st Ave N between 3rd and 4th Streets, St. Pete, saturdaymorningmarket.com

Ybor Saturday Market: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (year-round)
You'll be sure to find great produce at great prices, gourmet foods and sauces, fresh baked breads, fresh eggs, prepared foods, orchids, herbs and plants, pet treats, honey, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath and body products, candles, and so much more. Centennial Park at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Ybor, ybormarket.com

Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Guided hikes through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve are held on most Saturdays of the month. Join us to learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Be sure to bring water and a snack for this 2-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Reserve your space by 2 pm on the Friday prior to the tour of choice. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Recommended ages: 6 and up. Weedon Island Preserve- 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, 727-453-6500.

Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail. Join us for this 0.75 mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike. Admission: Free. All ages welcome; children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging. 3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, 727-453-6800

Organic Garden Tours: Saturday, July 30, 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.
Organic Living, Inc. also invites you to tour the organic gardens of Jai and Mike Hambly. Come see this unique edible landscaping and find out how you can grow healthy and delicious food in your own back yard. Relax by the water garden and admire the beautiful flowers. Sip iced herbal homemade tea during the tour. Free; 1612 Gentry St, Clearwater, organiclivingforall.com

Foliage Planting at Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park: Saturday, July 30, 8-11 a.m.
Join three Sulphur Springs non-profit community groups to plant new foliage for Mann-Wagnon Memorial Park. The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center wants to make visitors aware of the importance on Florida's unique eco system. Thus, the project is to remove invasive foliage from the site and replant the landscape with Florida friendly plants. Refreshments and supplies will be provided. Please reserve with Norma Robinson at 932-9288 or norma@sulphurspringsmuseum.org. 1101 E. River Cove St., Sulphur Springs (located on the Hillsborough River), florida.sierraclub.org

Compost Workshop: Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn 3 ways to compost for your garden and flower beds at this free workshop. 1612 Gentry St, Clearwater, organiclivingforall.com

Corey Ave. Sunday Market: Sundays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.
Visit Corey Avenue's European-style, open-air market with local vendors offering produce, plants and flowers, prepared foods, arts and crafts and more. Plus, live music and free parking! Free; Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, coreyave.com

This article appears in Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2011.