Every year we celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting. This year, Mayor Tim Meerbott joined Town staff and Town contractor, Visualscape, to plant a Live Oak at Lakes by the Bay Park on April 30.

Watch this brief message from Mayor Meerbott regarding our Arbor Day celebration, as he invites you to participate in this event by planting a tree on your property.

When you are ready to plant your tree, visit our website for useful tips on how to pick the right tree, where to find the ideal location for it on your property, who to call for a free utility inspection before you start digging, and more at

www.cutlerbay-fl.gov/trees.

Did you know invasive exotic plant species pose a very serious threat to ecosystem structures and are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity, second to habitat loss?

For this reason, our Town Council adopted a Resolution in June of 2020 to remove Prevalent Invasive Exotic Plant Species from Town owned properties and rights-of-way and create public awareness of the environmental harm by these species.

Watch Council Member Roger Coriat discuss this in greater detail, what the Town is doing to prevent their spread, and what you can do to help and learn more at www.cutlerbay-fl.gov/invasivepecies.

Due to popular demand, we're adding more Guided Kayak Tours each month at Lakes by the Bay Park!

The tours, guided by Nature Postings, take participants to explore the flora and fauna of the 23-acre lake at the recently opened Canoe/Kayak Launch by Lakes by the Bay Park. Tours are only $10 per person and all gear is included. Here are the upcoming dates with new additions for the remainder of 2021:

If you're a Cutler Bay residents aged 55+, check out these upcoming virtual events coming your way. Don't forget to register for any of the following events with Paola Perez.

Virtual Painting Class: Tuesday, May 11 | 9 AM

Space is limited to the first 12 Active Adults who register. FREE paint kits will be provided!

Cholesterol Control Through Healthy Eating: Friday, May 21 | 11 AM

Join this virtual presentation to learn how healthy eating will help you take control of your cholesterol.

Healthy Eating Cooking Demo with Short Chef: Thursday, June 3 | 10 AM

Follow along at home to make a delicious Mango Basil Smoothie and Granny Green Apple Grilled Cheese sandwich. The first 12 to register will receive FREE ingredients for the class!