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Welcome to Miami EcoAdventures

Miami EcoAdventures offers a variety of naturalist-guided excursions for nature lovers & enthusiast alike. Our mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and protection of our natural resources through quality hands-on interpretive programs.

Book today and go on an adventure to see Miami differently!

Water Adventures

Group of people on kayaks watching the sunset.

Observe wildlife, catch and release fish, watch the sunrise or sunset and more aboard a kayak.

Kayaking
A group kayaking in Biscayne Bay.

Explore our waterways by boat or personal watercraft.

Boat Cruise
Woman and man canoeing.

Paddle through waterways and explore Coral Gables, Biscayne Bay, Oleta River and more.

Canoeing
Man fishing on a kayak.

Learn how to fish or fish aboard a kayak.

Fishing

Land Adventures

Boy being instructed on how to hold a bow and arrow for a practice shot.

Considering giving archery a go? Our general introduction will provide you with some of the background to archery and its benefits.

Archery
Group of people on a walking tour.

Discover the natural wonders in your back yard! From day programming to nighttime hikes, there’s always something new to discover.

EcoAdventures Tours
People riding bike on a boardwalk.

Explore the southernmost barrier island of the United States on bicycle.

Biking
tent

Plan your camping experience with Miami EcoAdventures.

Group Camping

Educational Programs

Miami EcoAdventures innovative use of wildlife and science education can bring everyone closer to nature, creating the perfect back drop for hands-on learning. Our programs can take place at your school or at one of our five nature centers. We proudly work with public schools, civic organizations, parochial/independent schools, corporations, boy/girl scouts, special events, after school programs, libraries and homeschool groups.

Learn about archaeology through the exploration of artifacts.

Learn to identify birds and the plants they need to survive.

Learn important camping skills and set up a mock campsite.

Explore the importance of freshwater.

Discover the importance of our oceans.

Study bees and butterflies, and learn about their life cycles and their importance to local ecosystems and agriculture.

Learn about native and non-native wildlife in south Florida.

Explore the wonders of sea turtles.

Learn about the Tequesta Indians, take part in an an archaeological dig and design a style of pottery.

Learn about the seagrass ecosystem.

Engage in a fun, educational outdoor exploration with your toddler.

Enjoy the story of nature at Tales and Trails at Arch Creek Park and Nature Center

Join naturalist to learn the basics of bird watching.

Go on a self-guided tour through Arch Creek Park and explore the natural lands to have first been used by the Tequesta Indian tribe.

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Two people camping.

Plan a fun and memorable group camping experience with Miami EcoAdventures.

Group kayaking in Key Biscayne.

Kayak along an ancient fossilized reef and serene mangrove forests as you learn about tribes and pirates that were once in the area.

Boy taking a shot at a target with the help of an instructor.

Learn the history of archery and get instruction on wielding a bow and arrow.

Group kayaking during sunset.

Watch the sunset as you paddle over open waters.

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About Us

We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan.

We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts.

We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover.