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TOUR OF HISTORIC SOUTH MIAMI 2´-hour tour lead by historian Paul George. $5 donation. Reservations & helmets required. 10 a.m. Mack Cycle, 5995 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Details: (305) 661-8363. BAMBOO WORKSHOP Learn to cultivate various varieties of bamboo. $15. 10 a.m-noon. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 247-5727. A SPLASHING GOOD TIME Larry & Penny Thompson Park offers waterslides and a sandy white beach. $3; $2 for kids & $1.50 for seniors. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 12451 SW 184th St.. Details: (305) 232-1049. CAROUSEL & TROPICAL JUNGLE HAYRIDE Catch a hayride along jungle-like paths and freshwater ponds, ride a colorful carousel, and bike or roller-blade through miles of trails. Hayrides $3; $2 for children. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Crandon Park, lot 3 entrance. 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-5421. HAMMOCK TRAIL WALK Frolic among butterflies and native plants found in this tropical hardwood hammock, the site of an ancient Tequesta Indian village. Free. 9:30-11 a.m. Arch Creek Park, 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 944-6111. Sunday 5/28 EARTH MATTERSChildren learn "how to make a difference in the fate of the planet." Adults must accompany children under 8. $4. 2-4 p.m. Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79th Ave. Details: (305) 255-4767. KEY BISCAYNE SUNRISE CANOE TRIP Must be 18 or older. Reservations required. $20. 7-9 a.m. A.D. Barnes Nature Center. Details: (305) 662-4124. Saturday 6/3 ASIA WILL AMAZE YAA look at Asian river life. Targets ages 6 & up. $10; $6 for children. 10 a.m.-noon. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 255-5551. KOI POND WORKSHOP Learn how to care for Koi fish. Tour ornamental fish farm. $15. 9 a.m.- noon. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave. Details: (305) 247-5727. PARK DEDICATION 10 a.m. Roberta Hunter Park, Southwest 117th Avenue and 200th Street, South Miami Heights. Details: (305) 233-3150. CAROUSEL Ride carousel and bike or roller-blade through the trails at Crandon Gardens. $1. 10 a.m. Meet at lot 3 entrance, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-5421. WALK AMONG THE PELICANS See pelican families with newly hatched babies in their nests. Free. Daylight to dark. 1275 NE 79 Street Cswy. Details: (305) 751-9840. VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Learn about volunteer opportunities and get a complimentary walking tour. For ages 18 & up. 9 a.m.-noon. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 255-5551. RESTORATION Prune and remove exotics from natural areas. Bring work gloves and gardening tools. 9 a.m.-noon. Bear Cut Nature Preserve, Biscayne Nature Center, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-6767. CANOE TRIP TO CHICKEN KEY AT DEERING ESTATE Must be 18 or older. Reservations required. $20, includes entrance to Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 235-1668. Sunday 6/4 SEAGRASS ADVENTUREExplore Key Biscayne's watery wilderness on seashore hike. $10; $5 for children. 4-6 p.m. Biscayne Nature Center, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-6767.
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