As part of its 70th anniversary celebration, the City of Miramar is launching a green initiative to plant 70 fruit trees across four local parks.
The commemorative project is made possible through a $22,925 Urban and Community Forestry Grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.
The funding supports the City’s effort to establish food forests—urban spaces designed to grow edible crops—promoting sustainable urban agriculture and improving access to fresh produce. The initiative also seeks to inspire residents to explore environmentally-friendly practices such as community-supported agriculture and home gardening. Alligator Landscaping was selected to carry out the tree planting following a competitive procurement process.
Trees have already been planted at the following locations:
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River Run Park: 20 trees including mangoes, mammee apple, jackfruit, avocados, sugar apple, and lychee
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Lakeshore Park: 10 trees featuring breadfruit, mangoes, avocados, jackfruit, and lychee
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Monarch Lakes Park: 20 trees, including avocados, sugar apple, mammee apple, mangoes, and lychee
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Vizcaya Park: 20 trees with a variety including avocados, mangoes, mammee apple, lychee, breadfruit, sugar apple, and jackfruit
“This tree planting project is a testament to our City’s commitment to preserving green spaces and improving quality of life for residents,” said Dr. Roy Virgin, City Manager. “We are grateful for the support from our state and federal partners, and proud to lead efforts that ensure Miramar remains a vibrant and environmentally conscious community for generations to come.”
The project aligns with federal financial assistance guidelines and is scheduled to run through January 31, 2026. It also builds on the momentum from the City’s recent Earth Day celebrations, further reinforcing Miramar’s dedication to community-driven environmental stewardship.
