Campfire and night walk at Arch Creek Park

Fall brings cooler temperatures, perfect for nature walks. The organizers of Miami Eco Adventures know this and have planned accordingly.

They're ramping up their monthly nature walk programming at Arch Creek Park in North Miami Beach.

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In October, they're offering:

• Archaeology Family Adventure nature hikes/walks
  Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m-noon or 2-3:30 p.m.
  Oct. 25. $6 per person.
• Guided nature walks
  Saturdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  Oct. 17. Free.
• Campfire and night walk
  Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  Oct. 16, 24 and 30. $6 per person.
• Ghost Tour and campfire
  Thursdays from 7:30-9:25 p.m.
  Oct. 15, 22 and 29. $6 per person.

Sign up soon as the tours have limited capacity and fill up quick! Social distancing practices will be in place, as will mask-wearing requirements. Wear closed-toe shoes and insect repellent (and bring a flashlight for nighttime activities). 

Join the family friendly adventure with nature guides as they…

• Take you on a hike through the tropical hardwood hammock, once the site of a Tequesta Tribe.
• Host a post-hike, hands-on demonstration at a mock excavation site.
• Teach you the value of historical and archaeological sites.
• Point out the variety of plants and animals found at the park.
• Guide you through the sights and sounds of screech owls, raccoons and other nocturnal natives.

Arch Creek Park is one of the North Miami Beach's treasures. The small park was created around a natural limestone bridge formation thought to have been part of an Indian trail used first by the Tequesta Tribe, and later the Seminoles.

You will also find a museum with American Indian and pioneer artifacts, a butterfly garden, and a bird and wildlife sanctuary.

Click here to see all scheduled activities. Or check out official Facebook page by clicking here. 

 

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More Attractions

Other beloved Miami attractions Vizcaya Museum & Gardens and Deering Estate (also offering a BOGO admission deal) are open with limitations, and many other attractions are open for virtual visits. See the list of those attractions, venues and museums here.

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• Free live music on Ocean Drive
• South Florida holiday shows, events at a discount
• Hanukkah events & displays in Broward
• Old Town Untapped in Pompano Beach features art, music & free entry
• Live music at TY Park in Hollywood
• Free concerts and food trucks at Rock the Park in Plantation
• Free Holiday Drone Show & ‘Hugo,' Miami Beach
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