One of the highlights of living in Florida is the incredible access to nature. Lets celebrate our states bountiful natural treasures on Earth Day (April 22), whose numerous celebrations extend throughout the weekend. If you cant make it to a special event, honor Mother Earth in your own way. Whether it means hopping on a paddle board or taking a walk, just get outside and enjoy the day. Think of ways to become more sustainable, too.
St. Lucie Earth Day Festival
The Oxbow Eco-Center, a 225-acre, educational nature preserve, celebrates its 18th annual St. Lucie Earth Day Festival on April 23. The Rooted in Hope event showcases 70+ eco-minded organizations and vendors, guided hikes and an interactive exchange for diverse topics from sustainability to beekeeping. Food trucks and live music are also part of the fun. stlucieco.gov/home
St Lucie County joins Indian River and Martin counties in creating the Treasure Coast. In addition to 21 miles of beaches, St. Lucie offers horseback riding on Hutchinson Island, golf and endless nature activities. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Stuart | Vero Beach
The Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation to protect oceans and beaches hosts an Earth Day weekend at the Miami Beach Edition. Support its Miami chapters efforts with ticketed, plant-based dinners, a silent disco during a beach cleanup, concert and cocktails. With several Florida chapters, check to see what your area has planned as well. surfrider.org
The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. Theres always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Mid-Beach | Miami Beach
Jax Breweries
Jacksonville breweries are honoring Mother Earth. On April 22: Wicked Barley hosts a green market with music, while Ruby Beach Brewing releases the citys first carbon neutral beer at a fundraiser for Green Legacy Farm (pictured), maker of the nights farm-to-fork fare. Popular for its dog park, BrewHound plans Earth Day specials on April 23. wickedbarley.com | rubybeachbrewing.com | green-legacy-farm.mailchimpsites.com | brew-hound.com 
Jacksonville Beach is among the geographic jewels now represented by ONE Sothebys following its recent acquisition of First Coast SIR in Northeast Florida. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. ONE Sothebys International Realty Expands to Northeast Florida with the Acquisition of First Coast Sothebys International Realty
Tropical Audubon Society
Birding has become hip, especially as people of all ages picked it up during the pandemic. Come see what South Floridas Tropical Audubon Society is all about at its 75th anniversary weekend at its South Miami headquarters from April 22-24. The celebration features a birthday bash, Birdstock conservation concert and bird walks. tropicalaudubon.org
The ideally located city of South Miami serves many other upscale areas like Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Ponce Davis. Much of its activity centers on its commercial district (Red Road and Sunset Drive) full of indie eateries, shops and services. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Pinecrest | Ponce Davis
Sustainable Sebastian
The city of Sebastians annual Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration in Riverview Park on April 23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., is extra special this year. Beyond the complimentary events usual eco activities and great entertainment and food, it marks the highly successful first year of the Sustainable Sebastian initiative. cityofsebastian.org
Located in the Treasure Coasts Indian River County, Sebastian is famous for Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (the nations first of its kind). Fishermen love exploring Indian Rivers nooks and crannies, while strolling the historic district is another draw. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Sebastian
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