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OUTDOORS Thursday 10/12 WATER WHEELSLearn-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 AVOCADOSCarlos 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 & SALESecond and final day. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651. Wednesday 10/18 WILD NIGHTS AT METROZOOA pizza party and behind-the-scenes adventure. For ages 6 and older. $25; $20 members. 6-9 p.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Details: (305) 251-0400. Thursday 10/19 JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR TENNISWheelchair 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. Saturday 10/21 NATURE WALKWalk with a biologist and learn about this unusual preserve, one of only two remaining areas that have a sandy scrub environment. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and a hat. Long sleeve shirt is recommended. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. County Line Scrub Preserve, 215 NE Sixth Ave. Details: (305) 257-0933. CREEPY CRAWLY CREATURES Ages 7 and up can join Metrozoo guide to explore the spook-tacular creatures that crawl among us. Pre-registration required. $10: $8 for members. 10-11:30 a.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 251-0400. COMMERCIAL NURSERY TOUR Visit the large commercial nurseries that make up the vast ornamental plant industry in the Redlands. $15. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 247-5727. KEY BISCAYNE SUNSET CANOE TRIP For ages 18 and older. $20. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. A.D. Barnes Park, 3701 SW 70th Ave. Details: (305) 682-4124.
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