Miami-Dade County has completed the first-ever update to its original 1995 Manatee Protection Plan. The revised draft reflects recommendations from the Manatee Protection Plan Review Committee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The updated draft is now available. To request a version showi
Read MoreJune is Pride Month
June is Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. To mark the occasion, the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board will kick off Pride month on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and unveil the On the Shoulders of Heroes photo exhibition, from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, highlighting LGBTQIA+ history and resilience. Attendees will also enjoy remar
Read MoreAttend the Disability Resource Fair
Join the Miami-Dade People and Internal Operations Department’s ADA Office and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces for a Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Disability Resource Fair. Disability Resource Fair Saturday, Sept. 610 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miami-Dade Youth Fair and Expo Center, Fuchs Pavilion10901 SW 24th StreetMiami, FL 33165 This ev
Read MoreDSWM Recycling Art Poster Contest winners
The winners of the second annual Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Recycling Art Poster Contest have been selected. Congratulations to the student winners, who have been recognized for their outstanding creativity, hard work, and commitment to promoting the importance of “Recycling Right!” in the community. Thanks t
Read MoreLearn how to compost at home
Learn how to make rich organic soil from leaves, branches, paper plates and other recyclable materials through a process called composting. Join University of Florida Master Gardeners for a step-by-step workshop on making your own soil. Workshop participants will receive a voucher (one per household, Miami-Dade residents only) for a free compost bi
Read MoreMind and Mood: Practice Stress Management Wellbeing Challenge
Mind your mood and check in on yourself daily with the Mind and Mood: Practice Stress Management Wellbeing Challenge. Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1691671958382947
Read MoreBuild emotional wellness and thrive
Take care of your mental health and attend Build Emotional Wellness and Thrive, an event dedicated to learning and building emotional wellness from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 on the 18th floor of the Stephen P. Clark Center. Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1649714155696464
Read MorePre-register to adopt a tree May 18
Since its inception in 2001, the Adopt-a-Tree Program has distributed more than 242,000 trees to county residents. Our first Adopt-A-Tree event of the season will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or until trees run out Sunday, May 18 at Miami Central Senior High School, 1781 NW 95th Street, Miami, FL 33147. Trees are […]
Read MoreMunicipal Elections
April 22 Coral Gables Run-Off Election May 13 Sweetwater General Municipal and Special Elections PAST/CANCELLED ELECTIONS February 18 Golden Beach General Election **CANCELLED** March 4 Golden Beach Run-Off Election **CANCELLED** March 4 Hialeah Gardens General Election **CANCELLED** March 18 Hialeah Gardens Run-Off Election **CANCELLED** April 1 B
Read MoreFind the perfect summer camp for your child
Welcome back, campers. Miami-Dade County Parks’ Summer Camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and immersed in exciting outdoor adventures from June 9 to Aug. 1 (with select sites open through Aug. 12). Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, or thrilling outdoor activities, we have a camp for that. Our
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