A.D. Barnes Park Nature Center
About
Sense of Wonder Nature Center
A.D. Barnes Park is a 65-acre Miami-Dade county park with a dedicated nature center, hardwood hammock, lake, and trails. The Sense of Wonder Nature Center delivers EcoAdventures programming - the county's environmental education brand for kids.
EcoAdventures Camps & Programs
Day camps, drop-in programs, and field trips run year-round through county park staff. Programs include:
- EcoAdventures summer camp
- Nature Tots (ages 18 months-3 years)
- Sense of Wonder hikes and workshops
- School field trips
- Birthday parties
- Family nature programs
What's Included
- Park naturalists and EcoAdventures-trained staff
- Field tools (nets, ID guides)
- Indoor classroom for rainy days
Experience
County-park pricing - affordable, accessible, and run by professional naturalists. Kids explore South Florida's hardwood hammock ecosystem and meet resident animals at the nature center. Strong fit for families who want regular nature programming without museum-level prices.