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The Town of Cutler Bay had a special Earth Day education event at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic School in Cutler Bay on Friday, Apr. 28, featuring hands-on activities focused on environmental awareness and preservation.
Town Public Works director Alfredo Quintero and Stormwater Utility manager Yenier Vega organized the event and spent the day interacting with the students.
“The highlight of the celebration was the students’ involvement in planting a vibrant butterfly garden,” said Rod Gibson, the town’s communications manager. “Through this activity, the young learners gained practical knowledge about the importance of creating habitats for butterflies and supporting biodiversity in their community.”
Town Mayor Tim Meerbott even got down on his hands and knees to help plant things in the butterfly garden.
“Earth Day is an important day to remind us about the importance of taking care of our planet and preserving it for future generations,” Mayor Meerbott said. “This year our town has been very busy organizing various environmental events including the Pine Woods Villas cleanup, the community cleanup along 87th Avenue and different restoration sites.
We’ve also had exciting projects for schools. Our public works team does a great job.
“I’d also like to highlight the Neat Streets Miami program which is dedicated to beautifying transportation gateways, corridors and connections. The program’s Million Tree Miami campaign aims to plant 1,000,000 trees and see 30 percent tree canopy coverage around Miami,” the mayor said.
Besides the butterfly garden, the students learned about the water cycle to help them understand the significance of water conservation and its vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Part of this was accomplished by having them gather around a stormwater runoff model so they could witness firsthand the impact of stormwater on the environment and the importance of responsible stormwater management to prevent pollution and protect local waterways.
According to Gibson, the students also learned about eco-friendly practices such as recycling, reducing waste and conserving energy, empowering them to become responsible stewards of the planet.
“As a gesture of appreciation, the school presented a recognition to Mayor Tim Meerbott and his staff for his dedication to environmental conservation,” Gibson said. “The event was graced by the presence of esteemed individuals, including Councilmember Richard Ramirez; Ivan Vila, president of Visualscape; Cutler Bay Public Works staff; Cutler Bay Police’s Neighborhood Resource Unit (NRU), and Helena Sumpter from [County Commissioner] Danielle Cohen Higgins’ office.”
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