Miami EcoAdventures

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Join us Sunday, October 13 at Tropical Park.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday at our?Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces?for Ocean Conservancy's 2024?#InternationalCoastalCleanup! We hosted cleanups at Crandon Park Beach, Crandon Park Marina, Chapman Field Park, and Matheson Hammock Park where over 300 volunteers collected a total of 460 lbs of debris! Your dedication to keeping our coastlines and parks clean is truly inspiring! Together, we made a real difference for our environment and?#OurCounty! Events like these are crucial in preserving our coastal ecosystems and protecting marine life. Every piece of trash collected makes a positive impact on our oceans and shores, and it's great to see so many people coming together! A special shoutout to our partners?Miami-Dade Sea Turtles,?Miami-Dade. County RER,?Miami-Dade County Public Schools,?FillABag?&?KB Citizen Scientist Project?for their support and collaboration in making these events a success! Your commitment is valuable and we are grateful for your partnership! Let's continue working together to keep our beaches clean and protect our planet for future generations! ? #MiamiEcoAdventures?#MiamiDadeParks?#LiveAParkLife?#ICC2024?#CoastalCleanUp?#CommunityPride?#EnvironmentalProtection

Wetlands are vital to us!

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces's Miami Ecoadventures team keeping safety first as we gear up for the summer

Looking for an exciting summer job opportunity? We've got you covered! ? Join our amazing team at Miami-Dade County and make this summer one to remember! We currently have two fantastic openings: ?? Recreation Specialist (Job ID: 84553)??? Seasonal Park Assistant (Job ID: 84501) Miami EcoAdventures Nature Centers: ?? AD Barnes Park and Nature Center 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL. 33155 ?? Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center 17555 SW 79th Ave., Palmetto Bay, FL. 33157 ?? Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center 22301 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL. 33170 ?? Arch Creek Park and Nature Center 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami, FL. 33181 ?? Crandon Park Nature Center 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL. 33149 Whether you're passionate about organizing fun activities or enjoy working in the great outdoors, we have the perfect role for you! ? Don't wait too long to apply, as online applications close on May 24, 2024. Seize this opportunity and kick-start your summer with an unforgettable job experience! ? Head over to www.miamidade.gov/jobs to learn more (search by using the job id listed above) and submit your application. We can't wait to welcome you to our team! ? #MiamiEcoAdventures #MiamiDadeParks #LiveAParkLife #SummerJobs #MiamiDadeCountyJobs #JoinOurTeam #ApplyNow

? Attention District 13 residents,?how do you want #liveaparklife? ? Join Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces on Tuesday!” ?? Norman and Jean Reach Park Recreation Center 7895 NW 176th Street ?? 6 p.m. #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife #parksandrecreation

Whispering ocean call, Hand in hand, we explore love, Nature's heart entwined. ? #MiamiEcoAdventrues #MiamiDadeParks #LiveAParkLife #Ocean #Seashells #Valentines2024 #HappyValentines

We are proud to announce that we have been named the bronze winner for Best Land Tour in the Miami Herald's Miami-Dade Favorites! Our appreciation goes out to both our dedicated staff members and our supportive community. #LiveAParkLife #MiamiEcoAdventures Check the link for more Miami-Dade Favorites:https://lnkd.in/eeAwPfv2

#tbt : Pitching a Tent in the Miami Hammock This photograph, featured in the book "Terra Florida: a sketch of the east coast" (1898), likely captures the modest dwelling of an early pioneer who had recently ventured into the expansive wilderness of Biscayne Country. During the nascent days of Miami, these seemingly simple tents held greater significance. The Homestead Act of 1862 aimed to encourage the establishment of family farms in remote and challenging areas of the country, promoting settlement and commerce. Many individuals eagerly seized the opportunity. To claim a 160-acre parcel as promised by the law, one merely needed to pay a nominal filing fee and physically be present. This fee totaled $18, comprising $10 for a temporary claim on the land, a $2 commission for the land agent, and an additional $6 final payment to obtain an official 'patent' on the land at the conclusion of the terms. During this period, the 'Miami hammock' covered the Biscayne Bay coast. The scene in the photograph reflects a time when only a tranquil Fort Dallas and a handful of structures at the mouth of the Miami River coexisted. The arrival of Flagler's train in 1896 and the construction of the grand Royal Palm Hotel marked the transformation of this dense hammock, unparalleled in the world, into a landscape adorned with rooftops. Image source: University of Miami Digital Archives #MiamiEcoAdventures? #MiamiDadePark ?#LiveAParkLife