Hike and Night Programming

Bring the family to explore the fascinating past of Arch Creek Park on the child-friendly adventure! Our naturalist guides will take you on a hike through the tropical hardwood hammock where you will learn about the Tequesta tribe. After the hike, take a hands-on approach to discovery with a demonstration at a mock excavation site and learn the true value of historical and archaeological sites.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Join our naturalist as we set the record straight on bats, a group of fantastic but misunderstood mammals. The program will start with a short presentation inside on the importance of and common misconceptions on bats, followed by a night hike were we will use special acoustic devices to listen for bat calls that we may not be able to hear with the human ear. 

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Grab your binoculars and a to-go coffee mug and head to Castellow Hammock Park to learn the basics of birding at one of Miami-Dade County's secret birding hotspots. Open to beginners and experts alike, we'll seek out the colorful feathered visitors who migrate into South Florida every fall and winter while sipping on coffee provided by the park. Children's binoculars are available for our younger guests.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Join Miami EcoAdventure naturalist as we search for some of South Florida's native butterflies that visit or call Castellow Hammock Park their home. On this leisurely hike, participants walk amongst to blooming flowers in Castellow Hammock's bird and butterfly garden, identifying and cataloging numerous butterfly species with the help of an interpretive guide.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Join our naturalist as we set the record straight on bats, a group of fantastic but misunderstood mammals. The program will start with a short presentation inside on the importance of and common misconceptions on bats, followed by a night hike where we will use special acoustic devices to listen for bat calls that we may not be able to hear with the human ear.  Feel free to bring hotdogs and marshmallows to roast over our campfire following the walk.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Take a night-time stroll into some of the various natural ecosystems of South Florida alongside a naturalist guide to discover the marvelous nocturnal life of the park at dusk. Experience the sights and sounds of a variety of birds, raccoons, night spiders and many more nocturnal natives.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Step into the shadows and discover the secret world of the night! Your adventure begins with an engaging, interactive presentation on the fascinating adaptations of owls, from their silent flight to their incredible night vision. Once the sun sets, we’ll hit the nature trails with an expert naturalist guide. Using specialized calling techniques, we will listen and look for our resident feathered predators. Along the way, you'll experience the park's nocturnal transformation and spot other active nighttime natives, from curious raccoons to fascinating night spiders.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

When the sun goes down, Greynolds Park completely transforms. Darkened trails replace the daytime sun, and the historic hardwood hammock awakens with the sounds of hidden wildlife. What loops, crawls, and flies through the shadows when the lights go out? Join our expert Miami EcoAdventures Naturalists for an immersive after-hours expedition. As we trek through the park's winding nature trails, we will unlock the mysteries of the night and scan the canopy for its most elusive residents. From the haunting camouflage of the Eastern Screech Owl to foraging raccoons and the intricate masterpieces of nocturnal spiders, you'll experience a side of Miami's wildlife that few ever get to see.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Before it was a peaceful sanctuary, this land was home to "Orchid Jungle”, one of South Florida’s most famous roadside attractions, drawing visitors from across the globe to marvel at thousands of exotic blooms. Today, the Hattie Bauer Preserve stands as a testament to nature's resilience and history's deep roots. Join an expert Miami EcoAdventures naturalist on a journey back in time. On this guided tour through an extensive, shaded trail system, you’ll discover the captivating story of Orchid Jungle in its heyday, the dramatic forces that led to its closure, and the ongoing, passionate efforts to restore and protect its rare native plant life and historic stone structures.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

From the salt sea shore of Crandon Park, to the rich soils of the Redland you will encounter countless flora and funa in these guided tours of our diverse ecosystems. Nature Center Trail Walks offered at all five nature centers. 

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Enjoy a morning of discovery in the world of native and exotic creatures that call the park home. Starts with a hike through the endless nature trails and search for these creatures with the help of a naturalist. After the hike you will get to meet some of the nature center residents and a chance to interact with Shakira, the resident Red Tail Boa. Program will follow social distancing & sanitization guidelines outline by CDC, local and state officials. Wildlife encounter and nature hike is for all ages.

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

Pre-registration is required for all programming. Please follow all instructions provided by naturalist. Program is for all ages. Children 9 – 14 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.  

Book a Private Excursion: Love our programs but want to experience it with your own group? You can reserve this program as a private excursion. Whether you are planning a family outing, a unique birthday celebration, or a team-building event, our naturalists can tailor the experience just for you. To check availability and book your private tour, please call 305-666-5885. Request for private excursions must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Excision dates are based on availability. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities or sign language interpreter services (seven days in advance) call Accessibility Services or TDD.

• Closed toe shoes (required)
• Refillable water bottle
• Protection from the sun (hat, sunscreen) for day hikes
• Bug repellant for both day and night hikes
• Flashlights as welcome but must have a red filter
• For campfire programming, you are welcome to bring s’mores kits
• Electronic devices may be brought at your own risk but are not recommended in the outdoor setting. Personal archery equipment is not allowed. Archery equipment will be provided