On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, United Way Broward, in partnership with the City of Miramar, celebrated the official ribbon cutting of a new Born Learning STEAM Trail at Monarch Lakes Park, an interactive, educational pathway designed to promote early childhood learning through play.  

The celebration marked the culmination of a hands-on community effort, led in part by United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention’s Alternative Spring Break, where local students dedicated the first day of their spring break to preparing the trail. Their work helped bring the space to life, transforming the park trail into a vibrant learning environment for children and families. City officials from Miramar joined United Way Broward President & CEO Kathleen Cannon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the importance of investing in early learning opportunities that are accessible, engaging, and community-driven.

See below additional details along with a link to photos: 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jz6nhi4l7nm5586r27vet/AIvipXcCOep4_xZU8CkuuGI?rlkey=ebbk2rz9thjo9gz9gkfsl2418&st=2cd6lq4o&dl=0

Photos Courtesy of J. Parry Silcox, City of Miramar

P1. Emilia Vilaire-Monchery, VP, Community Impact, Youth Opportunity of United Way Broward; Kathleen Cannon, CEO & President, United Way Broward; Miramar Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers
P2. Miramar Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers
P3. Kathleen Cannon, CEO & President, United Way Broward and Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss
P4. Students on the Born Learning STEAM Trail
P5. Students on the Born Learning STEAM Trail
P6. Students and City officials join United Way Broward for Ribbon Cutting
P7. Emilia Vilaire-Monchery speaks to the attendees