Key West Real Estate: There’s No Place Like the Keys on Earth Day

Earth Day is coming up this April 22^nd; a day to take care of and celebrate the earth around the world. There are thousands of activities that will be going on all over the planet on Earth Day as people show how much they care for their little corner of the world. This year marks the 45^th anniversary of Earth Day, which has brought communities, leaders, environmentalists, and citizens together to find ways to better the world through environmentally sound activities. Key West and the Florida Keys provide a special approach to Earth Day, and what you can do to take part. Our unique marine sanctuaries and coral reefs are central to our lifestyle, and take center stage in Earth Day celebrations that are coming up this year.

You can get an early start to your Earth Day celebration and participation with the 18^th Annual Earth Day 5k Run and Walk. This is coming up Saturday April 11^th at McCoy Indigenous Park in Key West. The top overall runners, masters, and first & second place male and female will all get earth-friendly, edible awards to commemorate their achievements. All proceeds will go to help Last Stand, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the way of life here in the Keys, in particular the natural environment we so cherish.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Keys on Earth day, April 22^nd at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Extended hours are being offered to help celebrate Mother Nature at her finest. While the gardens normally close at 4:00 pm, for this special day, from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm you can not only enjoy an evening picnic in this lush tropical paradise, you can do so free of charge.

The ultimate way to celebrate Earth Day is to volunteer. On April 23^rd from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm the Marathon Dolphin Research Center is asking for volunteers to join them as they collect trash and debris at Tom’s Harbor Bridge, mile marker 62. Bring a reusable cup for yourself, bug repellent, sunscreen, and a cutting tool; the research center will provide water throughout the cleanup, trash bags, as well as gloves. The cleanup will begin on the south side of the bridge, and is a wonderful way to help take care of our corner of the earth. You can learn more about this special cleanup event at the Dolphin ResearchCenter’s Facebook Page.

Be sure to join the 20th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Bahia HondaState Park in the Lower Keys at Mile Marker 36.8. From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm you can enjoy live music, food, and activities for the whole family; all centered around local environmental groups and actions being taken in the Keys to improve and protect the earth. There will be exhibit booths and interactive activities going on throughout the day, including two marine touch tanks, a sand sculpture contest, fish print painting, and so much more. The celebration is free with standard park admission. Bring the whole family and celebrate the earth at one of our greatest natural treasures of the keys.

However you choose to celebrate Earth Day, I hope you find a way to connect with the natural beauty and treasure that defines the Keys. If you are in the market for a new home with the right fit, and are looking at the Key West area, my team and I are here to help you with all the processes involved in finding the home of your dreams. Please contact me, Jimmy Lane, for all of your real estate needs.