Earth Day events in SoFla

Earth Day is Sunday, and parties for the planet are planned throughout South Florida. Here are some of the celebrations geared for families in the tri-county area this weekend:

Earthfest: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

Free event offers an opportunity to enjoy nature and get up close and personal with wildlife at the Sawgrass Nature Center. Nature exhibits, community garden information, children’s activities and plant giveaways. Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. sawgrassnaturecenter.org

Baynanza 2018: 9 a.m.noon Saturday.

Join thousands of volunteers for the largest shoreline cleanup of its kind in South Florida. Baynanza is a fun and fulfilling event where volunteers can help make a difference in important ecological systems in South Florida. Volunteers should wear closedtoe shoes and bring gloves, water and snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a hat and sunglasses. Meet at Surfside’s Community Center, 9301 Collins Ave. To sign up, go to miamidade.gov/derm.

Earth Day at Daggerwing Nature Center: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

This free family event features animal encounters, crafts, environmental science demonstrations, a butterfly plant sale, ladybug release and more. Daggerwing Nature Center is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, west of Boca Raton. pbcnature.com.

Beach Cleanup and Environmental Art Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday.

The Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) has partnered with Free Our Seas and Beyond for the cleanup and festival at MEEC, 4414 N. Surf Road in Hollywood. The beach cleanup and fair will use art to shed light on environmental solutions. hollywoodfl.org

Zoo Miami’s Party for the Planet: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Zoo Miami admission is free with the donation of a used cellphone. Enjoy conservation-themed activities for the family as well as enrichment for the animals. Zoo Miami is at 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. zoomiami.org

Earth Day at the Yard: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

Hands-on educational workshops and activities for the family, including a plantbased cooking class with Chef Pamela Wasabi and a make-your-own trail mix workshop by Whole Foods Market. Bring old clothing to rework into bracelets, learn about growing medicinal plants, shop earthfriendly products from local producers and artisans, and stop by the photo booth to get your Earth Day photo. Community cleanup starts at 4:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Wynwood Yard, 56 NW 29th St., Miami. Admission is free with RSVP at eventbrite.com

Free Earth Day Workshops: 11 a.m. Saturday.

Stop by an Orchard Supply Hardware location for free workshops on how to go green for Earth Day. Starting at 11 a.m., guests can visit Orchard stores for tips on how to grow your own fruits, vegetables and more to create a more sustainable garden. Bring in recyclable items such as lightbulbs, paint, batteries and cardboard. Orchard Supply Hardware stores are in Broward and Palm Beach County. osh.com/events

Get Your Green On: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m Sunday.

Guests at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami, can bring recyclables, play with solar tech and connect with the museum’s team to find out how to make an impact on several restoration projects. Some of the day’s activities include a Trail Mix Bar, Recyclables Relay Race and Solar-Powered Road Racers. Earth Day programming is free with paid museum admission. frostscience.org/ event/earth-day/

Surfside’s Earth Day Celebration: 10 a.m.-noon Sunday.

Celebrate while learning about conservation and ways to protect the planet. Festivities will include a community project using recycled water bottles to create a large jellyfish, a rescue bird release in partnership with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, arts and crafts, a henna tattoo artist, light refreshments, a DJ and a T-shirt giveaway. MiamiDade County representatives will be on hand to conduct a showerhead and lightbulb exchange. Free. Surfside Community Center is at 9301 Collins Ave. townofsurfsidefl.gov

Party for the Planet at Palm Beach Zoo: 11 a.m Sunday.

Learn about the environment, wildlife and natural resources with interactive activities and eco-craft stations, animal encounters and more at the zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Visit palmbeachzoo.org

Earth Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Free community day focusing on art, science and the natural world. Educators from environmental organizations will participate in question and answer sessions. Free. Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach. ansg.org

Earth Day at Coral Reef Park: 1-4 p.m Sunday.

Celebrate Earth Day with a guided bike ride, Pineland nature walk, canal cleanup aboard kayaks, kids’ BMX demo course, animal encounters and adoptions and more. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs. The park is at 7895 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay.