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Miami-Dade County’s EEL Program to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with free community
event
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2026-10-08
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JennyLee Molina
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Miami-Dade County’s EEL Program to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with free community
event
The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program and community partners will host
the event at A.D. Barnes Preserve
Miami-Dade County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program, led by the Department
of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), is partnering with Fairchild Tropical
Botanic Garden and Tropical Audubon Society to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
with a free community event focused on wildlife conservation, habitat restoration
and environmental stewardship.
<p>Miami-Dade County’s <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/environment/ecosystems/endangered-lands.page"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program</a>,
led by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), is partnering
with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Tropical Audubon Society to celebrate <a
href="https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World
Migratory Bird Day</a> with a free community event focused on wildlife conservation,
habitat restoration and environmental stewardship.</p>
<p>Participants will have the opportunity to join guided bird walks, hear from guest
speakers, and take part in a hands-on habitat restoration project. </p>
<p>The event will highlight the importance of protecting natural areas for migratory
birds and other wildlife while showcasing the role <a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/environment/ecosystems/endangered-lands-acquired.page"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">EEL Preserves</a> play in protecting Miami-Dade County’s
natural resources and strengthening climate resilience.</p>
<p>DERM’s celebration of Florida Climate Week is free and open to the public.
Those wishing to join the event are encouraged to <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/92c885f89dc84a719106650f714e3270?portalUrl=https://MDC.maps.arcgis.com"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">register here</a>.</p>
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Miami-Dade County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program, led by the Department
of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)<br/>
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden<br/>
Tropical Audubon Society<br/>
EEL “Explore & Restore” community event celebrating World Migratory Bird Day
A.D. Barnes Park and Preserve, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33155
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The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program and community partners will host
the event at A.D. Barnes Preserve
MIAMI-DADE ( October 08, 2026 )– Miami-Dade County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program, led by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), is partnering with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Tropical Audubon Society to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a free community event focused on wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and environmental stewardship.
Participants will have the opportunity to join guided bird walks, hear from guest speakers, and take part in a hands-on habitat restoration project.
The event will highlight the importance of protecting natural areas for migratory birds and other wildlife while showcasing the role EEL Preserves play in protecting Miami-Dade County’s natural resources and strengthening climate resilience.
DERM’s celebration of Florida Climate Week is free and open to the public. Those wishing to join the event are encouraged to register here.
Who:
Miami-Dade County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program, led by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Tropical Audubon Society
What:
EEL “Explore & Restore” community event celebrating World Migratory Bird Day
When:
October 10, 2026 — 09:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Where:
A.D. Barnes Park and Preserve, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33155
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