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OUTDOORS
Thursday
10/5
JUNIOR
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
Wheelchair
tennis for physically disabled elementary and middle school children.
Free. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Crandon Park Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd.,
Key Biscayne. Details: Lisa MoCahill, (305) 234-4948.
ZOODLER
ACADEMY
Toddlers
are introduced to the world of bugs. For ages 3-4. $10: $8 for members.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Details: (305) 251-0400.
SATURDAY,
10/7
THE
VEGETABLE GARDEN, SIMPLE & EASY
Chris
Rollins leads a workshop on vegetable gardening in South Florida.
$15. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $15. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave., Homestead.
Details: (305) 247-5727.
WHEELCHAIR
TENNIS
Wheelchair
tennis lessons for all ages and skill levels. Free. 9-11 a.m. every
Saturday. Big Five Tennis Club, 9299 SW Seventh Terrace. Details:
(305) 234-4948.
MEET
THE ZOO BABIES
Embark
on a "safari-style" tram tour to discover zoo babies and
learn about their family lives. $15; $10 for members; additional child
$4. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 am. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details:
(305) 251-0400.
INDIAN
KEY CANOE & SNORKEL TRIP
Indian
Key Canoe and Snorkel Trip. Must be 18. $35. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. A.D Barnes
Park, 3701 SW 70 Ave. Details: (305) 662-4124.
HIBISCUS
SHOW & SALE
9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old
Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667.1651.
Sunday
10/8
HIBISCUS
SHOW & SALE
9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old
Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
Thursday
10/12
WATER
WHEELS
Learn-to-swim,
stroke improvement and other aquatic activities for persons with physical
disabilities. Targets ages 6-18. $20 a month. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tamiami
Pool, 11201 SW 24 St. Details: (305) 223-7077.
SEA
TURTLE WORKSHOP
Turtle
patrol leader Bill Ahearn leads discussion on sea turtle biology and
the efforts to protect the endangered creatures. Free. 7-8 p.m. Deering
Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. Details (305) 235-1668.
ZOODLER
ACADEMY
Toddlers
are introduced to miniature marvels. Targets ages 3-4. $10: $8 for
members. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Details:
(305) 251-0400.
Saturday
10/14
FLORIDA'S
AVOCADOS
Carlos
Balerdi conducts a workshop on the varieties, culture, insects and
diseases of avocados. $15. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801
SW 187 Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 247-5727.
TROPICAL
VEGETABLE & EDIBLE ODDITIES
Chris
Rollins shares tips on growing vegetables. $15. 1-3 p.m. Fruit & Spice
Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 247-5727.
BONSAI
SHOW & SALE
First
of two days. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901
Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
BOYSTOWN
PINELAND VOLUNTEER WORKDAY
Volunteers
will plant pine seedlings, remove exotics, and clear debris. Wear
long pants, closed-toed shoes and a hat. Long sleeve shirt is recommended.
9 a.m.-noon. Meet at Southwest 112th Street and 138 Court. Details:
(305) 257-0933.
CORAL
GABLES WATERWAY CANOE TRIP
See
the Biltmore and other historic landmarks while canoeing along the
Coral Gables waterway. Must be 18 years old. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $20. A.D.
Barnes Park, 3701 SW 70th Ave. Details: (305) 662-4124
5K
WALK/RUN
To
honor retiring Miami-Dade County School board member G. Holmes Braddock.
Entry deadline is Friday (10/6). 8 am. $15; $6 students. Tamiami Park,
1 201 SW 24th St. Details: Dr. Greenberg, (305) 995-1963.
Sunday
10/15
BONSAI
SHOW & SALE
Second
and final day. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901
Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
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