Calendar Of Events Outdoors
Written by Miami Today on June 17, 2010
LYCHEE AND LONGAN
Learn how to grow lychees and longans at a workshop on growing tropical fruit. Following the class, sample fruit and peruse plants and produce for sale at the on-site Redland Summer Fruit Festival. 10 a.m.-noon. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. $25. Details: (305) 247-5727 or www.miamidade.gov/parks.
Sample rare fruit and local wines at the Redland Summer Fruit Festival, an annual event showcasing local agriculture and tropical fruit. 10 a.m.-5 pm. Ends June 20. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Children 11 and under free. Adults $8. Details: (305) 247-5727 or www.miamidade.gov/parks.
Take a naturalist-guided nature walk through Miami-Dade County’s second oldest park learning about area flora, fauna and history. 9-10 a.m. Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Highway, North Miami. $3. Details: (305) 948-2891 or www.miamidade.gov/parks.
Explore Key Biscayne’s coastline by kayak in search of feathered inhabitants on this naturalist-guided tour. Beginners welcome. 1:30-4 p.m. Crandon Park Visitors and Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $40. Details: (305) 365-3018 or www.miamidade.gov/parks.