Volunteer at Vamos A Pescar (Free Family Event)
📌Details:
-Date: 10/10/2026
-Location: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 (Tropical Park)
-Recurrence: Done in a day
-Time Commitment: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (7.5 hours)
-Age Requirement: 15+
-Cause Areas: Community engagement, volunteering, recreation, conservation
-Compensation: You may receive volunteer hours upon request
If you will be participating, you must fill out this form.
About the event
Vamos a Pescar is a once yearly free family fishing event held in Tropical Park. The event is open to seasoned anglers and beginners alike and provides educational resources for guests to learn the basics of safe angling. Additionally, the event features a variety of educational booths where guests can learn all about safe angling, south Florida's ecosystems, and conservation. Local businesses will also be exhibitors at the event, giving guests the opportunity to learn about businesses in the area. This special event is made possible thanks to Miami Ecoadventures/ Miami-Dade Parks. We aim to create a fun and educational environment for families to participate in fishing and learn about organizations, businesses, and programs in the community. Your presence helps bring that vision to life.
What you will help with
-You will assist in keeping the event site clean during and after the event. Volunteers will go around event site picking up and disposing of trash or dangerous materials such as fishing hooks. Additionally, volunteers will help clean up the event site after the event is over.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
- Closed Toed Shoes
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Insect Repellent
- Water In Reusable Bottle
What Will Be Provided?
- Garbage Bags
- Gloves
- Buckets
- Pickers
Parking Information
You may park in any parking spot in the park. However, keep in mind that the event takes place in the park's east lake on the shore that is directly next to the highway.
Meeting Spot Details
The event takes place in the park's east lake on the shore that is directly next to the highway.
Organizer Information
Volunteer at Vamos A Pescar (Free Family Event)
About This Event
📌Details:
-Date: 10/10/2026
-Location: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 (Tropical Park)
-Recurrence: Done in a day
-Time Commitment: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (7.5 hours)
-Age Requirement: 15+
-Cause Areas: Community engagement, volunteering, recreation, conservation
-Compensation: You may receive volunteer hours upon request
If you will be participating, you must fill out this form.
About the event
Vamos a Pescar is a once yearly free family fishing event held in Tropical Park. The event is open to seasoned anglers and beginners alike and provides educational resources for guests to learn the basics of safe angling. Additionally, the event features a variety of educational booths where guests can learn all about safe angling, south Florida's ecosystems, and conservation. Local businesses will also be exhibitors at the event, giving guests the opportunity to learn about businesses in the area. This special event is made possible thanks to Miami Ecoadventures/ Miami-Dade Parks. We aim to create a fun and educational environment for families to participate in fishing and learn about organizations, businesses, and programs in the community. Your presence helps bring that vision to life.
What you will help with
-You will assist in keeping the event site clean during and after the event. Volunteers will go around event site picking up and disposing of trash or dangerous materials such as fishing hooks. Additionally, volunteers will help clean up the event site after the event is over.
What Should Volunteers Bring?
What Will Be Provided?
Parking Information
You may park in any parking spot in the park. However, keep in mind that the event takes place in the park's east lake on the shore that is directly next to the highway.
Meeting Spot Details
The event takes place in the park's east lake on the shore that is directly next to the highway.
Organizer Information
Miami EcoAdventure
Unit of Miami-Dade County Parks promoting conservation & stewardship thru nature-based education & interpretive programs that connect people & parks for life.