City of Miami Natural Areas

Simpson Park(PDF, 4MB)

Nature Walk Tours

Enjoy learning about our native habitats; join the Park Naturalists on a half mile walk along the crushed shell path of the Simpson Park hardwood hammock. Learn about the history and the significance of our rare native plant species located at the heart of an urban oasis. Free and open to the public! For more information, contact Gloria Antia.

Natural Areas Division Apprentice Internship Program

The City of Miami Natural Areas Interns enrich our education and conservation program by applying their skills and welcoming members of the community to learn more about South Florida habitats, flora and fauna. Activities include but not limited to conducting nature tours, guiding education stations, and staffing booths at outreach events, helping park staff with habitat restoration, and nature trail maintenance. For more information, contact Gloria Antia.

Nature Clean-ups

Interested in helping us protecting our natural areas? Engage with nature by volunteering to assist in its habitat restoration and clean-up. The City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department hosts clean-ups at three Miami Natural Areas. Volunteer tasks vary and may include the following activities: debris removal, exotic invasive plan removal, and park clean-ups (trails and beach).

Click link below to complete the volunteer form: 
City of Miami Parks and Recreation Volunteer Form

Group Clean-ups

Protect and engage with nature by volunteering as a team to assist in its restoration and clean-up. If an organization is interested in planning a group volunteer day, click link below to complete the volunteer form: 
City of Miami Parks and Recreation Volunteer Form