The Fruit & Spice Park is a tropical paradise that grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world. In addition to its daily guided tours, the Fruit & Spice Park offers a selection of classes, workshops and special events throughout the year. The Fruit & Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Avenue in Homestead.
The following classes, workshops, and special events are being offered in January and February 2011 at the Fruit & Spice Park:
REDLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 & 16
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Cost: $8; Children under 11 are free.
POLE BOAT WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Cost: $25
Instructor: Parks Masterson
THE PRACTICAL MEDICINAL GARDEN
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Cost: $15
Instructor: Miguel A. Cisneros-Abreu
INTRODUCTION TO WOOD TURNING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Cost: $25
Instructor: David Freundlich
AQUACULTURE TOUR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Cost: $25
Instructor: Chris Rollins
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 & 13
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Cost: $8; Children under 11 are free.
REDLAND FARM TOUR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Cost: $25
Guide: Chris Rollins
MEDICINAL HERBS & ESSENTIAL OILS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Cost: $15
Instructor: Miguel A. Cisneros-Abreu
THINGS THAT ITCH, STING & BITE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Cost: $15
Instructor: Chris Rollins
For more information, please visit www.fruitandspicepark.org or call 305-247-5727.
About the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department
Accredited and winner of the 2009 Florida Governor's Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 263 parks and more than 12,848 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more.
