Miami-Dade County Parks celebrates Earth Month throughout April

Join Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and open Spaces (Parks Department) this April to celebrate Earth Month with fun community events and stewardship options taking place throughout the parks system, all month long. There’s something for everyone to participate in, from coastal and park clean-ups, to the annual “Every Day is Earth Day at Miami-Dade Parks” signature celebration with food and music!  

"I am excited to celebrate our planet and see all of the exciting events happening during Earth Month,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “The Parks Department has put together a full calendar of events and activities that are both fun and educational and will help us deepen our enjoyment and reverence for the great outdoors. I encourage all of our residents to take time to experience our beautiful county parks in April and all year long."

The Parks Department is all about connecting people with the natural environment any time of the year, focused on resiliency efforts for the conservation and preservation of our county’s most treasured and beautiful parks, beaches, greenways, blueways, trails, nature preserves, clean air, and rich history that spans more than nine decades.  Earth Month is an opportunity to show our love and commitment to stewardship for our precious outdoor spaces. 

“We are thankful to all the community volunteers and partners who have signed up to participate in our Earth Day celebrations,” said  Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi. “It is exciting to see such a large segment of the community coming out to join Miami-Dade Parks’ conservation efforts during Earth Month and year-round. Our coastal cleanup series, eco-action days, and other volunteer events represent part of Parks’ conservation pillar, as we work to preserve Miami-Dade County’s natural history for this and future generations.” 

A few highlights of Earth Month 2023 include:

• Coastal Cleanups at Matheson Hammock Park (April 22), Crandon Marina (April 21), and Venetian Causeway (April 23)
• Community Action Days at Greynolds Park (April 8), Fruit & Spice Park (April 16), and Colonial Drive Park (April 22)
• Eco Action Day at Crandon Park (April 8), Arch Creek Park (April 15) and Castellow Hammock Park (April 16)
• Eco Friendly Easter Event at Westwind Lakes Park (April 8)
• Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanups at various locations (April 15)
• Dark Sky Star Party at Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center (April 15)
• Parks for the Planet Afterschool Environmental Action Activities at various locations (April 19 – 22)
• Eco-Wellness & Info Fair at Arcola Lakes Senior Center (April 17)
• Earth Day-Eve Painting – Create your own masterpiece, inspired by nature at Continental Park (April 21)
• Earth Day Celebration and Press Conference, sponsored by United Way Miami, at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park (April 22)
• Earth Day Yoga Class at North Trail Park (April 22)·
• Party for the Planet at Zoo Miami (April 22-23)
• The Retrofit - Adaptation (film/live performance) at Deering Estate (April 23)
• Tree Planting and Tree Giveaway by Arbor Day Foundation and FedEx at Acadia Park (April 29)
• BioBlitz - City Nature Challenge Virtual Citizen Science Campaign (April 29)

A complete schedule of Miami-Dade Parks’ Earth Month activities and events, including volunteer opportunities is available here.

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About Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces:

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of more than 285 parks and 40,000+ acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active, passive parklands and nature preserves. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world and focused on placemaking, health and fitness, and conservation and stewardship. 

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