This program would not be possible without the involvement of the following organizations:
Miami-Dade DERM
Miami-Dade County government agency working to restore, enhance, conserve, and manage the air, water and land resources of Miami-Dade County for the health, safety and enjoyment of South Florida residents and visitors.
Miami-Dade Park & Recreation
Miami-Dade County government agency managing parks, recreation facilities and greenway areas and providing park and recreation services for South Florida residents and visitors.
Miami-Dade Communications Department
Provides a link between Miami-Dade County government and its residents. The department is the communications arm of the County Manager's Office and the more than 60 county government departments and agencies.
Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Service
Serves as a liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and other universities and Miami-Dade County residents. The Extension Service provides information, outreach, and education for growers (agricultural and horticultural), homeowners, youth, people interested in family issues or food and nutrition, and marine industries.
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
An investor-owned Florida electricity / utility company, providing homes and businesses with electric power and energy services. FPL promotes energy conservation through tree plantings.
TREEmendous Miami
A nonprofit organization of volunteers working to build community pride by planting, protecting and preserving trees in Miami-Dade County. Volunteers hold tree plantings, tree maintenance and tree education programs.
Operation Green Leaves
A nonprofit organization working at the grassroots level in Haiti and within South Florida’s Haitian-American community to help create a sustainable environment and promote economic development, environmental education and awareness.
Coalition for Excellence in Tropical Biology
FIU Campus. The University Park Campus of Florida International University has a diverse collection of native and exotic trees. Natives may be found in the Ecosystem Preserve, and natives and exotics grow throughout the campus, as adjacent to the Wertheim Conservatory.
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