There’s so much to do at the Garden’s Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the Al & Jane Nahmad Family Foundation. Join us for family-friendly activities all day!

-- Plant giveaway: Attendees will receive 1 free plant upon completion of a quick event survey.

-- Animal encounters and conservation information: Troy, founder of Irie Fauna, will be providing info on Florida’s native and invasive species with a chance to encounter an American Alligator, Madagascar Day Gecko, South American Redfoot Tortoise, and African Ball Python. He will also give a short 15-minute talk about his work and how you can get involved in conservation projects.

-- Compost giveaway: Learn about all about compost with Beata Rikhter and take some home.

-- Children’s book reading: Author Yaeko Knaus will be reading her new book, Sailing with Paros: Our Beautiful World at 12:30pm.

-- Woodturning demonstrations: Learn all about woodturning with members of the South Florida Woodturners Guild.

-- Ceramics demonstrations: Learn all about ceramics with members of the Ceramic League of Miami.

-- City of Miami Beach Environment & Sustainability: Learn about the City’s climate adaptation and mitigation projects having a positive impact on our environment.

-- Kids’s art activities: Get creative with art projects presented by the Sunflower Society.

-- Earth Gratitude Catchers: Create gratitude catchers with the Garden’s nature-guide-in-residence, Karina Del Punta.

We’re also excited to welcome Plantleggers: An Earth Day Family Celebration activation with Bookleggers and O, Miami. More info to come!

These events require a separate RSVP or ticket (on Eventbrite):
• Early Bird Walk at 8am (RSVP here)
• Native Plant Propagation Workshop with Corinne of Miami Seed Share at 11am (RSVP here)
• Botanical Ink Making Workshop at 12pm (Tickets here)

Food and drink vendors offering goods for purchase include Mama’s Cooking, Crepemaker, Lucca & Livvy specialty beverages, and more to be announced.

Free to attend (except for ticketed event) • Please RSVP

Date: April 21, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Venue:
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

For more details https://mbgarden.org/event/earth-day-celebration-at-the-garden/.