11/22 Clothing Swap to Save the Drops!

About this event

Bring donated clothing items to participate in our Clothing Swap to Save the Drops! All ages welcome.Clothing Swaps Save the Drops—Join us for a sustainable fashion event!Did you know it takes over 2,000 gallons of water to produce just one pair of jeans? Fast fashion has a major impact on our planet, especially our water resources. Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a Clothing Swap that helps you reduce your water footprint while refreshing your wardrobe. Bring your clean, gently used clothing items to trade with others in the community. It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to save money, reduce waste, and conserve one of our most precious resources—water. How it works: Bring your freshly washed, used clothing items to participateDrop them off at the front counter to be sorted"Shop" for new-to-you pieces brought by othersLearn about the environmental impact of fast fashion and how to make more sustainable choicesBenefits: Reduce your water footprint and environmental impactExtend the life of your clothes and keep textiles out of landfillsDiscover sustainable fashion tips from UF/IFAS educatorsConnect with your community around shared environmental goalsDATE & TIME:9/13/2026, 2-4 p.m. Clothes drop off beginning at 1 p.m. LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County OfficeTwin Lakes Park, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241 EVENT COORDINATOR: Valeria Yon, water resources program assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances. Similar events are often offered on future dates. Type: Community EventTopic: Sustainability, Water ConservationOrganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1122-clothing-swap-to-save-the-drops-tickets-1977511111969