Seminole Tribe to Host Earth Day the Native Way Events in April
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida will celebrate its annual “Earth Day the Native Way” with two free, family-friendly events in April. The programs focus on the intersection of Indigenous culture and environmental sustainability through workshops, performances, and educational activities.
The first event takes place Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village in Hollywood. A second event follows on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation in Clewiston.
Cultural Performances and Workshops
The celebration features a variety of immersive experiences designed to honor nature and Indigenous heritage. Legendary ambassador Billy Walker will lead the Friendship Dance and conduct swamp cabbage demonstrations at both locations.
Additional programming includes:
Cultural Dance: Vibrant Aztec dancing and history workshops by the Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization (April 14 only) and Polynesian Proud hula dancing at both sites.
Environmental Workshops: Gardening sessions with Tree Amigos Growers and beekeeping demonstrations with Alonso Apiaries.
Traditional Crafts: Dreamcatcher workshops hosted by Erika Tommie alongside various local craft vendors.
Wildlife and Education: Presentations by Pharoah’s Wildlife Kingdom, Go Native Now, and Tony Duncan Productions.
Museum Access and Educational Outreach
On April 16, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will provide free admission for self-guided tours. The museum, which opened in 1997, sits on a 66-acre site in the Everglades and features a mile-long boardwalk through a cypress dome. It is the first tribally governed museum to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
The organizers encourage teachers and school groups to attend, with RSVPs managed through the museum's education department. Attendees at both locations can also sample traditional Seminole frybread while exploring non-profit educational displays.
For more information and full event schedules, visitors can access the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum website.