April is gone and with it all the cool Earth-Day related events that April brought us. However, there’s still a lot of fun and environmentally friendly things to do this week.

Wedneday, April 28
>Active lifestyle networking: Join Miami Active’s monthly meeting. The group encourages the free exchange of information and ideas to promote active lifestyles and business networks. Free. 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 28 at Whole Foods Coral Gables, 6701 Red Road. Meets in the Lifestyle Center,

>Hear environmentalist Bill McKibben discuss his new book, “Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet.” Believed to be one of the first to warn against climate change in his book “The End of Nature” 20 years ago, McKibben now insists that we need to acknowledge that we’ve waited too long, and that massive change is not only unavoidable but already under way. He’ll be at Books & Books in Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave. 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 28. Free.

>Stroll the gardens of Vizcaya under the moonlight: Don’t miss this romantic moonlight tour of the Vizcaya gardens. Enjoy live music, wine and delicious refreshments. 6:60 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 28. Tours leave at different intervals throughout the night. Vizcaya is located at 3251 South Miami Avenue Miami. Tickets: $15 for general admission, $10 for students, seniors and members.

Thursday, April 29
>Chilean food & wine tasting: Wanting to help Chile recover but can’t get on a plane? Support the country by supporting its cheese and wine at this free tasting. 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 29. Whole Foods South Beach, 1020 Alton Rd.

>’80’s themed free yoga: SoBe Pilates is having an ’80s-themed grand opening party with MC Miss Elaine Lancaster. Stop by for free fitness demos, refreshments and raffles. 7-9 p.m., Thursday April 29. Located on 950 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach. 305-763-8878.

Friday, April 30
>Organic wine tasting: Kerana’s organic wines have been the center of tastings here and there across South Florida. This is your chance to try them if you haven’t yet. Free tasting. 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 30 at Whole Foods Aventura, 21105 Biscayne Blvd.

Saturday, May 1
>Go Green Go Native: This annual environmental convention will feature lectures, demos, a plant sale and more. Learn which plants grow better in South Florida and why. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 1 at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive.

>Farmer’s Market at the Grove: One of the best farmers markets in town. Shop for organic produce dried nuts and fruits, and raw, organic prepared food, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday at 3300 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove.

>Free morning yoga: SoBe Pilates is offering free mat classes on a first come, first served basis to celebrate its grand opening. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday May 1. Located on 950 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach. 305-763-8878.

>Farmer’s Market at Normandy: Shop for organic produce and natural juices. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., every Saturday. WHERE: 71st Street at the Normandy Isle Fountain, along the Rue Vendome, North Miami Beach.

Sunday, May 2
>Sierra Club’s Annual Picnic: Meet fellow South Floridians who care about protecting our natural resources. Meat, veggie burgers, beer and soft drinks provided, so just bring your favorite potluck veggie dish or dessert. 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday May 2 at A. D. Barnes Park (on the corner of Bird Road and SW 72nd Avenue). Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for children by April 30; $10 for adults, $5 for children after April 30. For more information: call Jim at 305-665-2401 or e-mail at JMGross3013@aol.com.

>Mother’s Day for a cause: Take mom out for a vegetarian dinner while attending this art show benefiting the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, and receive 10 percent off your check. All proceeds from art sales will go to ARFF. 5:30 p.m. Sunday May 2 at Sublime Restaurant & Bar 1431 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, RSVP at amanda@arff.org or (954) 727-2733 by 5/1

Tuesday, May 4
Vegan drinks night: Bring your business cards and leave your worries for this fun, apres-work networking event. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 4 at Sublime Restaurant & Bar 1431 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-615-1431

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