Miami-Dade County Parks celebrates Earth Month throughout April

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces is dedicated to connecting people with nature year-round while championing resiliency efforts to protect and preserve our county’s cherished parks, beaches, greenway and blueway trails, nature preserves, and clean air. With a rich history spanning over nine decades, our mission is to safeguard these natural treasures for future generations.

Earth Month, celebrated each April, is a time to honor and strengthen our commitment to caring for these vital outdoor spaces. Join Miami-Dade County Parks in celebrating with a month-long lineup of community events and volunteer opportunities. Whether you enjoy coastal and park clean-ups or lively festivals featuring food and music, there’s something for everyone to take part in and make a difference.

Park Service Day Volunteer Opportunities

• April 19: Earth Day at Colonial Drive Park
• April 19: Earth Day at Sgt. Joseph Delancy Richmond Height Park
• April 26: Earth Day at Larry & Penny Thompson Park
• View all volunteer opportunities

EcoAdventure Activities

• April 27: Homeschool Enrichment at AD Barnes Park
• View all EcoAdventure activities

Events

• April 22: Earth Day at Oak Grove Park

After School Activities – Must be registered in the afterschool program

• April 21: Wilbur B. Bell Park – Parak cleaning and planting project 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
• April 22: Naranja Park – Importance of recycling video & Planting Activity 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• April 22: Ruben Dario Park - Park Planting Project 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
• April 22: Demps Park – Recycled Art Activity 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• April 22: Live Like Bella Park – Collection of recyclable materials 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.