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    Out-of-School & After-School Programs

    Kids playing footballIt's midsummer but already parents are planning for their child's return to school and Miami-Dade Park and Recreation offers parents a variety of Out-of-School programs at an affordable price for children ages 6 - 14 at select park sites throughout the county.


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    Vote to recycle the Zoo Doo!

    Feeding GiraffeHelp Zoo Miami win a $250,000 grant from Pepsi to purchase a large-scale composter to recycle herbivore waste and landscape debris and turn it into fertilizer. Vote everyday through August 31 at online and by texting 101806 to 73774. Let’s all do our part to help Zoo Miami!


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    Deering Estate

    Yoga at DeeringOn Sunday, September 5th, enjoy the Labor Day Blues Picnic with musical entertainment by the Blackstar Blues Band. Located along the edge of Biscayne Bay, the Deering Estate at Cutler offers a variety of tours, programs and special events.

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    Camping

    Camping
    Whether you are someone looking for adventure in the wild, someone on a cross-country trip, or someone who just loves to sleep outdoors, Miami-Dade Parks has the campground for you.

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    Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

    Boy skatboardingTo help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.

    The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. It’s Better to Miss One Game Than the Whole Season!

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    Upcoming Events

    September 3, 2010
    Miami 101
    If you're new to Miami or just visiting, this is a great introduction to the "magic city." EcoAdventures staff will show you Miami like no one else can.

    September 4, 2010
    Tai Chi
    Instructor Elisa C. Smith will calmly guide you in the practice of this ancient martial art. Experience increased energy, strengthened muscles, joint mobility, improved balance, posture, and flexibility.

    September 5, 2010
    Labor Day Blues Picnic
    Enjoy great food and musical entertainment by the Blackstar Blues Band on Sunday, September 5th. The main gate opens at 10 a.m. and entertainment begins at 11 a.m.

    September 6, 2010
    Natural Area Tours
    Walk in the footsteps of Florida's first peoples on this guided one-and-a-half 1½ mile walking tour through a lush forest of tropical hardwood trees and clinging vines down the Native-American footpath that would later become the first Cutler Road/Ingram Highway.

     
     

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