Nature

Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event.  The free rides take place every second Saturday of the month. The next one is on Oct. 14 and as always, there will be water breaks taken at area local businesses. …

While there will not be any seasonal tricks at this event, organizers do promise lots of treats. The Delray Beach Orchid Society presents its 33rd annual show, Orchids On The Square: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22 The fieldhouse at Old School Square will be turned into a …

While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie offers rolling terrain, with some parts about 65 feet above sea level. The park added a splash pad with about 20 spray features. Entry to Vista View Park, and the splash pad, is free on week days. On weekends and …

Imagine a panoramic view of fields bursting with Southeastern native sunflowers. Well, now’s your chance to experience it for yourself, thanks to this Conservation Collier program. While the Pepper Ranch Preserve remains closed to the general public during the annual wet season till November, an exception is being made for a very special viewing Oct. …

Take the kids in costume to a family-friendly, free Halloween event with games and crafts, (while supplies last), to learn about nocturnal creatures such as owls, toads, snakes and spiders. What: Hoot & Howl, 2023 When: Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Where: Daggerwing Nature Center, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road, …

For a dazzling outdoor display — including flying whales — Haulover Park is hosting Kitetober Festival. The Kite Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21 and 22, 2023, and entry is free. At the event, fly your own kites if you’d like, or watch others. Kites of all shapes and styles are featured, …

While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …

Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park.  It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.  Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

For an easy nature excursion, Deerfield Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is “Tree Zoo.” Entry is free.   The arboretum is on about nine acres with a walking path.  The route includes flowering tropical fruit trees, exotics, palms, wetlands, bamboo, natives, butterfly garden, and …

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home. Yes, you can grow your own food indoors. We asked for tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, also known …

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …