Biscayne Nature Center

Camp Update: Week One Adventure! ☀️🌊

Our Summer by the Sea campers spent part of their first week exploring one of South Florida’s most iconic landmarks—the Cape Florida Lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park!

Standing 95 feet tall, the lighthouse has guided mariners along the Florida coast for nearly 200 years and remains the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. Campers climbed to the top, learned about its rich history, and took in breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastal habitats.

From spotting marine life below to discovering how the lighthouse once helped sailors navigate Florida’s waters, this field trip was the perfect blend of history, science, and adventure.

What an amazing way to kick off our first week of camp!

🌊 Happy First Day of Camp & Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊

What better day to kick off Summer by the Sea Camp than on World Ocean Day? ☀️🐠

Our campers are ready to dive into a summer of exploration, hands-on learning, and discovering the incredible marine life that calls our coastal waters home. Guided by our naturalists and counselors, campers will enjoy immersive nature experiences including Seagrass Adventures, Mangrove Slogs, Coastal Exploration hikes, and water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and paddleboarding.

💙 Here’s to a summer filled with curiosity, discovery, and ocean-inspired fun.

Interested in joining the adventure? Limited camp spots are still available throughout the summer!

Wednesday evening at and gardens 🌊✨ We were honored to present the 2026 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Poetry Award to Catherine Esposito Prescott—a beautiful evening celebrating words, water, and the enduring spirit of conservation.

Poetry that protects, inspires, and connects us.💚🌿

Still dreaming about this one… 🌿✨
What a beautiful gathering, full of sunshine, smiles, and so much love for our planet.

If you couldn’t make it… not to say you should be jealous, but… you might be just a little 😉

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and made EarthFest so special. We felt the magic all day long 💚🌎

What a day to remember 🌎✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate EarthFest with us—it was truly a beautiful show of community, purpose, and love for our planet. From the families who joined in the fun, to the volunteers who gave their time, to our partners, vendors, and performers who brought the energy—you made this event an incredible success.

Together, we honored the spirit of Earth Day and the legacy of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, reminding us all why protecting our environment matters now more than ever.

We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who showed up, supported, and celebrated with us. Until next year 💚🌿

Today’s the day 🌎✨ EarthFest 2026 is here!

Join us for an afternoon and evening filled with creativity, community, and action for our planet.

🎨 Eco Village + Activities (3:00–7:30 PM)
Explore hands-on experiences with local environmental leaders, meet our Island Ambassadors, and collect stamps along Planet Protectors Row.✨

🎤 Live Performances & Special Moments
From poetry and live music to a recycled runway show—today’s lineup brings our community together in meaningful ways, including the inspiring Recycled Orchestra of Cateura.

🌅 Don’t miss the sunset closing
A special moment to reflect, connect, and commit to protecting the places we love.☀️

Presented in partnership with the Village of Key Biscayne.🏝️✨

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for the planet for a day full of purpose, learning, and fun.

Off to EarthFest to have a good time—hope to see you there! 🌿💚

Off to EarthFest to have a good time! And we hope to see you there! 🌎💚Join us tomorrow for a day of community, conservation, and celebration.

Hosted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in partnership with the Village of Key Biscayne, this community celebration brings together art, nature, and action.

EarthFest 2026: Our Power. Our Planet. 🌿✨
📍 Key Biscayne Civic Center
530 Crandon Blvd
🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy:
🎶 Live music & poetry
👗 Recycled fashion show
🎨 Arts & crafts
🌱 Eco-activity tents
🧭 Explorer passports for kids
🍴 Food trucks

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for the planet. Let’s turn Earth Day into a weekend of impact.

💚 Free and open to all!

Official EarthFest shirts by Gabriel Alcala

Come be part of it. Learn, explore, and celebrate Earth with us.

Happy Earth Day from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 🌎🌿

Today, we celebrate the beauty, resilience, and interconnectedness of our planet—and the legacy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, whose voice helped protect the very ecosystems we cherish. From mangroves to seagrass beds, this place is a living reminder that nature is worth protecting—today and every day.

At , Earth Day isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement. Through education, conservation, and community, we’re inspiring the next generation to care for our coastal environment and take action for a more sustainable future.

Join us in continuing the celebration at EarthFest this Saturday, April 25 in Key Biscayne! 🌊☀️
Come out for a day of hands-on activities, family fun, and opportunities to connect with nature and our local community. Link in bio.✨

Let’s honor Earth Day by showing up, getting involved, and protecting the places we love. 💚

Tomorrow is Earth Day. And for us at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, the day reflects the very heart of our mission: to connect people to our fragile and extraordinary ecosystems, and to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

Earth Day reminds us that small actions—learning, volunteering, showing up—can create lasting change. And at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, that work happens year-round, building a deeper connection between community and environment.

Celebrate Earth Day with purpose—and continue the impact this Saturday at EarthFest 2026. 💚🌿

Hosted by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in partnership with the Village of Key Biscayne, this community celebration brings together art, nature, and action.

EarthFest 2026: Our Power. Our Planet. 🌿✨
📍 Key Biscayne Civic Center
🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy:
🎶 Live music & poetry
👗 Recycled fashion show
🎨 Arts & crafts
🌱 Eco-activity tents
🧭 Explorer passports for kids
🍴 Food trucks

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for the planet. Let’s turn Earth Day into a weekend of impact. Link in Bio!✨

💚 Free and open to all!