Eco Fest: A Climate Action Carnival

Dive into a world of environmental inspiration and action at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens during the vibrant Eco Fest, brought to you by Vizcaya's Teen Environmental Council (VTEC) as part of the Climate Collaborative series. Join us on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 9 pm EDT, for an enlightening festival that combines fun, education, and community engagement to spark positive change against climate change.

TICKETS | $10 adults; $5 children ages 6-12; Free for children 5 and under.

Vizcaya Members save 20%. CLICK HERE for member tickets.

Immerse in Eco-Friendly Fun:

• Feed Your Brain: Test your environmental knowledge with our interactive spin wheel for a chance to win exciting prizes.
• Build a Reef: Collaborate in painting coral creations, contributing to a collective artwork symbolizing reef restoration.
• Tend a Garden: Use recycled materials to contribute to a lush, community vertical garden—a hands-on experience in sustainability.
• Break Some Ice: Make new connections with our conversation-starter card game, designed to forge friendships with an eco-conscious twist.
• Watch Party: Be moved by the impactful stories of VTEC's journey, with inspiring videos looping in the Main House Courtyard.
• Get Involved: Meet the scientists and advocates at the forefront of environmental preservation, ready to share their insights and how you can contribute to the cause.
• Collect the Stamps: Embark on an Eco Fest adventure, earning badges in your passport for each activity, leading to a special prize upon completion.

Celebrate Outdoors | Set against the picturesque East Terrace with stunning views of Biscayne Bay, the Eco Fest invites you to enjoy the beauty of nature we're striving to protect. Refresh with special prices on beverages from the Vizcaya Cafe and indulge in additional refreshments available for purchase.

A Collaborative Effort | This program is produced in collaboration with:

• Vizcaya’s Teen Environmental Council (VTEC) is a teen-led program focused on the environment, preservation and conservation. As museum ambassadors, VTEC members co-create experiences, engage with the community and promote environmental sustainability.
• Miami Waterkeeper focuses on clean water, ecosystem protection, and sea level rise resiliency.
• Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
• Coral Restoration Foundation™ works on turning the tide against the wide-spread loss of the dominant coral species on Florida's Coral Reef.
• Dream in Green empowers individuals, especially youth, to lead in the response to climate change and other environmental challenges facing South Florida.
• Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management permits, monitors and regulates all facilities with respect to the protection of ambient air quality and water distribution and enforces other environmental regulations under the purview of Miami-Dade County.
• The Cleo Institute is dedicated to climate education, advocacy and engagement. CLEO empowers Floridians to take climate actions by working with government, business, academic, and community leaders.
• Buddy System has established ten Community Fridges in Miami-Dade County, changing the landscape of food injustice. These fridges, existing in food deserts, have a simple message: take what you need, leave what you can.

FREE ADMISSION BY DONATING TO BUDDY SYSTEM

We'll admit one Adult (13+) or one Child (6-12) for FREE for each donation of three of the following items to Buddy System's Coconut Grove community fridge. No pre-registration is required to take advantage of this deal. Just come with your donations!

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Dairy (at least 1 week before expiration)
• Meat (at least 1 week before expiration)
• Homemade meals (dated and list of ingredients, wrapped individually)
• Canned goods
• Microwaveable food items
• Dry pasta (boxed macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, noodles), grains, cereal, crackers
• Unopened frozen food

Please do not bring previously opened packages, leftovers, expired or moldy food items.

If you can, we encourage you to donate more than the minimum of three per person to directly support this wonderful cause in our neighborhood!

To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.

VIZCAYA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE SERIES This series is designed to spread awareness of climate change, sustainability and related topics through fun and interactive experiences. No prior climate knowledge required!