Miami Nature Workshops That
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Looking for bilingual environmental education that feels as vibrant as Miami itself? Maybe you're a parent wanting your kids to enjoy learning about plants, or you're an educator needing curriculum that brings your classroom to life, but everything out there feels disconnected from our cultura and climate.
My Miami nature workshops bring botanical learning to life through hands-on experiencias rooted in our South Florida ecosystem, so your kids, students, or educators can finally connect with nature in a way that feels auténtico and relevant to their everyday lives.
Sheila G., Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Urban Agriculture Programs Manager, Miami, FL
“Working with Tatiana was a delightful and inspiring experience. She brought creativity, passion, and expertise to every session.”
“After working together, we were able to enhance our engaging and impactful programs by bringing in Tatiana and her unique approaches. Tatiana’s bilingual approach, in particular, was a wonderful addition. This collaboration made us feel proud and excited to see the positive impact on our community.”
The Diferencia in These Family-Friendly Nature Classes
Everything I Do Stems From These Truths
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We ARE Nature
Plants have this silent belleza and incredible power to heal and inspire us. I'm here to help you remember that understanding nature is understanding ourselves.
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Every Ecosystem Has Its Own Language
Miami’s growing season is backwards from the rest of the country. Generic environmental education doesn't teach you this. You deserve to understand the magia of the one right outside your door.
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Culture Makes Conversation Personal
Environmental education without cultura is just facts on a page. But with it, it's your heritage growing in your backyard. Make plants part of your familia.
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Everyone’s a Scientist When Curiosity Leads
That childhood wonder of digging in dirt and asking "why?" is all the science you need. Through touch, smell, and hands-on discovery, learning becomes as natural as sharing stories over cafecito.
How My Miami Nature Workshops Come to You
My approach is simple…I come to you. Your farmer's market, neighborhood library, community garden, school, or wherever you already are in Miami, that's where these family-friendly nature classes happen.
We'll get our hands dirty, share stories about which plants your abuela swears by, and discover why our "backwards" growing season makes perfect sense. All tied in through conversaciones that make you see the green spaces around you in a whole new way. Así de simple.
Amy L.F., Arizona State University Sr. Program Manager of the Sustainability Teachers Academy, Tempe, AZ
“Tatiana's passion for environmental education is contagious and she has a calm yet inspiring presence. Working with her is the best! She is professional, communicative, reliable and knowledgeable!
Her attention to detail is what made our curriculum excellent. Tatiana's work brought our curriculum to the final stage. It would not be ready without her guidance, design, and review.”
Our Comunidades That Thrive in
These Miami Family Nature Events
Parents who want their kids to know that food doesn't just "come from the store,” and that the mango tree at the park is just as cool as anything on their tablet.
Educators or schools searching for curriculum that reflects Miami's ecosystem.
Universities or nonprofits needing someone who understands that environmental education needs cultura to come alive.
Homeschool groups ready to turn every nature walk into a science class, where kids can touch, smell, and explore instead of sitting still with worksheets.
Community organizations (libraries, farmers markets, cultural centers) wanting to offer programming that brings familias together through hands-on environmental learning.
Dig Into these Miami Nature Workshops
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Get your hands dirty and take home something green!
Plants aren't that hard to take care of. Once you know the basics, you can apply them to pretty much any plant you come across. Let me show you how it works.
We start with instant gratification where you'll move a little seedling from one container to another, so you already have a plant to take home. I also pair that with planting a seed from scratch. That way you see both parts of growing: the right-now satisfaction AND the magia of watching something grow from nothing.
Everything's already set up when you arrive. We work at tables with bowls of soil and spoons for scooping. Your kids will learn that plants just need the right cariño. Everyone goes home with two pots, care guides, and probably some dirt under their fingernails.
What you’ll learn: Gardening and plant identification skills
The basics: All ages welcome | About an hour | Casual clothes that can get messy
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See your neighborhood with fresh eyes
You've seen that plant in your neighborhood a hundred times. Now you'll finally know what it is.
During this Miami nature workshop, we'll walk through your local park using all our senses — touching tree bark that feels like scratchy sandpaper, spotting orchids that grow right on tree branches for shade, and noticing how that vine is taking over a tree trunk and figuring out why.
I bring field guides and when I remember, binoculars to share (such a treat to take turns looking). You'll learn which plants grow here in South Florida, how to identify poison ivy (don't touch that!), and gain that sense of place. It’s that conexión of knowing your little corner of Miami.
What you’ll learn: Plant identification skills, plant-pollinator relationships
Good to know: 1-2 hour walks | Dress accordingly - nature can be best appreciated in both the sunlight and rain | Grab the Seek or iNaturalist app if you can!
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Where creativity meets curiosity
Nature journaling is the perfect way to de-stress and find your spark of creativity. If you're flipping through a magazine and see a picture of a landscape that inspires you, you can journal about that. Or, you might have potted plants in your house. Take five minutes to look at it. Anything in nature that’s around you is journaling.
We'll work with plant materials I bring, or bring that leaf from the tree in your front yard. You'll draw, write, reflect — observing nature in a way that feels personal and relevant to your life.
Perfect for kids 7 and up who can hold a pencil and write or draw. This is also for adults who need moments of calm and peace.
What you’ll learn: eco-art making, observation skills, scientific writing skills
What I provide: Writing pencils, markers, colored pencils, crayons | Sometimes scissors, glue sticks, tape | Plant materials and books with detailed pictures | Optional: Bring your own journal for a personal touch
Seed What's Possible – The Investment
Bringing a group? Starting at $200 for 10 people
Hosting a community event? $100/hour for farmers markets and festivals
Need something different? Let's talk - every group is unique!
Branch Out With Curriculum Development
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Plant lessons rooted in our South Florida reality
As an educator, non profit, or university, you’re ready to tend your garden (in a digital format).
The first thing we’ll do is chat about your initial needs. This could be your timeline, or specifics for a particular document. Some areas of expertise include: gardening skills, basic botany or plant-pollinator relationships.
My curriculum structure is organized in text boxes and charts so it's easy to read and follow. Each lesson has the basics: title, timeframe, supplies, vocabulary, introduction. Then we build from there. After that, it depends on the scope of your project. You may need discussion questions, instructor notes, or extension activities. Whatever helps you feel confident teaching about our ecosystem.
At the end, you take home ready to print as booklets or share as PDFs with your team.
This is iterative because we're developing it together. I can check in weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or whatever fits your schedule. You'll see my progress, give feedback, and we'll adjust. We nurture it until it's exactly what you envisioned.
Seed What's Possible – The Investment
Starting at $80/hour —Let's chat first (we will start with a free consultation) to see what your needs are.
From First Chat to Full Bloom
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Every experiencia starts with understanding what you need. Maybe you're a parent looking for Saturday activities at the farmer's market, or it could be that you're a school needing curriculum focused on Miami’s ecosystem. Either way, we can talk about workshop dates, or a deeper conversation about your educational goals.
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I bring plant education to wherever you already are — libraries, farmers markets, schools, community centers, universities, and non profits. The point is, you don't have to go anywhere especial to connect with nature.
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For workshops, you leave with plants, new knowledge, and probably dirt under your fingernails. With curriculum, we create and check in regularly. Whichever route you decide to take, I'm here after our work together to see where your next seed planting takes place.
Your Questions, Answered
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Not right now. My workshops are curated to teach kids first through fifth grade. This age group is more than likely to be able to hold a pencil, follow along with steps, and have the basic skills needed to really engage with the activities. Younger kids are welcome if parents are actively helping them participate.
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Wherever you are in Miami! Libraries, farmers markets, community centers, schools, you name it. You don't need to travel across traffic to connect with nature. Book a consultation with me to learn more about where I can offer my teachings.
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Your safety is my first concern! I always communicate the plan for outdoor specific venues. Some locations have covered areas we can use, and others might have buildings to go inside. If you're booking a private group, we'll figure out what makes sense for your comfort level.
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Depends on the venue and your event in mind! At farmers markets, I've worked with up to 80 people over three hours (drop-in style). For more structured workshops at libraries or with private groups, I keep it to 15-20 people max so everyone gets one-on-one time with me.
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Sí! We can do one-time workshops or regular sessions — monthly, every other week, whatever works for your group. I can create curriculum specifically for homeschool pod needs. Additionally, I am a a registered provider for Step Up for Students scholarships!
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Generic lessons talk about traditional seasons in the United States. We're in Miami. Our growing season is backwards, we grow mangoes not apples, and it's 80° in December. My curriculum teaches about the nature we find HERE. Plus, I weave in cultural connections, like how the tomatoes you grow can be used in pico de gallo and how banana leaves are used to wrap tamales.
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Depends on the scope of your project and your timeline. We'll check in regularly — weekly, bi-weekly, monthly — whatever fits your schedule. Some projects take a few weeks, others a few months. We figure that out in our first conversation.
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Por supuesto! I have samples from projects with Arizona State University, FitKids360, and custom field guides I've created. Once we chat about your specific needs, I can show you relevant examples.
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For workshops: First through fifth grade is my specialty (ages 6-11ish), though nature journaling works great for adults too! For curriculum: I've created materials for K-12 and university level.
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For workshops, I provide all supplies. Just come in clothes that can get a little dirty and make sure to have a water bottle with you! For nature walks, please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothes. If you have a smartphone, downloading iNaturalist or Seek beforehand is helpful but not required.
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¡Sí! As a bilingual educator, I naturally weave Spanish throughout all my workshops and curriculum. This bilingual environmental education approach makes these family-friendly nature classes even more meaningful for our diverse South Florida community. Whether you're a native Spanish speaker or learning, everyone's welcome.
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I bring nature workshops to wherever you are in Miami-Dade County! I've worked all across Miami as far north as Miami Springs, as far east as Miami Beach, as far south as Homestead, and as far west as the Hammocks. If you have a space and a group, I'll come to you.