HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 129-2026 - 2026 Earth Month CelebrationsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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LETTER TO COMMISSION
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager � �
March 27, 2026
SUBJECT: 2026 Earth Month Celebrations
I am pleased to announce that the City of Miami
Beach is partnering with local organizations to host Earth Month events in April, promoting sustainability
and protecting our island ecosystem bordered by
Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Among the notable events scheduled for this year is
the fourth annual Miami Beach Turtle Fest, a
signature family-friendly celebration organized by the Environment and Sustainability Department. Turtle
Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 3 pm
to 6 pm at Altos Del Mar Park on 76 Street and Collins Avenue. Additionally, the Arbor Day Ceremony and
Tree Giveaway will be celebrated Friday, April 17,
from 1 O am to 12 pm at the North Beach Compost Hub, located at 85 Street and Collins Avenue. This
initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to
urban forestry and environmental stewardship.
MIAMIBeA�H TUiT�e�eST
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 3-6PM
ALTOS DEL MAR PARK
76 STREET & COLLINS AVENUE
Earth Month has many events, and we invite residents and employees to join in throughout the
month. The following details will be shared widely through our communication channels:
•Wednesday, April 1 -Saturday, October 31-Sea Turtle Season
Sea turtle nesting season is right around the corner! As we prepare for its official start onApril 1, multiple City departments are once again working together to protect marine wildlife.This includes implementing sea turtle-friendly lighting practices and launching the Flip the
Switch campaign to help educate our community. Residents, businesses and visitors are
encouraged, and potentially required based on location and building type, to implement
sea turtle-friendly lighting practices such as keeping lights low, long and shielded, closingblinds or curtains at night and repositioning light fixtures to prevent light from shining toward
the beach.https://www.mbrisingabove.com/seaturtles
•Tuesday, April 7 -Resilience Tour of South Pointe Park and the Dunes for City StaffPickup and drop-off at City Hall (1700 Convention Center Drive) -11 AM to 12:30 PM
City staff are invited to participate in a guided Resilience Tour of South Pointe Park and
Dunes to learn about the innovative sustainable strategies to protect coastal infrastructureand enhance community preparedness. The tour will highlight nature-based solutions that
strengthen our resilience in this beloved community park.
RSVP Online: https://bit.ly/MBStaffTour26
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