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December 2024

Bird Walk

The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bugs & […] ...
December 14
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$20
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Community Action Days

These one-day events at the Deering Estate take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours each month. October 12, 2024 November 9, 2024 December 14, 2024 January 11, 2025 February 8, 2025 March 8, 2025 April 12, […] ...
December 14
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
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Clear Kayak Adventure

Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug […] ...
December 15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
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Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)

Offered during select Teacher Planning Days. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Ages: 6 to […] ...
December 20
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$45
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January 2025

Historic Kayak Adventure

Kayak through Biscayne Bay to explore the history of the surrounding area, guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. Cost: $50 per person (members and non-members). Spaces are limited! Ticket price includes general admission to the Estate during regular Estate hours (10AM to 4PM) the same day of your program. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. For ages […] ...
January 4
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
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Eco Academy

Join Homeschool at Deering Eco Academy series every first Wednesday of the month, September – May. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Ages: 5 to 8 Time: 10AM – 1PM. Drop off & pickup are located at the Visitor Center. Cost: $25 per session. Spaces are limited! Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – […] ...
January 8
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
$25
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Night Hike & Campfire

Explore the woods and it’s wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally one Wednesday a month, October through May. Cost: $25 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Mosquitos & bugs are very common, please […] ...
January 8
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$25
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Moon Viewing

Enjoying the view of the moon & the stars from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends for this after-hours outdoor admission. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first serve […] ...
January 10
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$5 - $10
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Moonlight Kayak Tour

Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Cost: $50 per person (members and non-members). Spaces are limited! Recommended for intermediate paddlers. For ages 18+ OR 9+ with accompanying […] ...
January 10
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$50
View Detail

Bird Walk

The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bugs & […] ...
January 11
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$20
View Detail

Community Action Days

These one-day events at the Deering Estate take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours each month. October 12, 2024 November 9, 2024 December 14, 2024 January 11, 2025 February 8, 2025 March 8, 2025 April 12, […] ...
January 11
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
View Detail
Frontal view of the Visitor Center from the parking lot

Conservation Workshop Series

On Sunday, December 8th, join us for the next Conservation workshop “Introduction to Florida Friendly Landscaping.” Learn all about Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM common practices – specifically, how to create a sustainable landscape using Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM. We will introduce participants to the FFL Program and review 9 Principles that together will help you create a […] ...
January 12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$0-$5
View Detail

Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)

Offered during select Teacher Planning Days. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Ages: 6 to […] ...
January 17
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$45
View Detail

Clear Kayak Adventure

Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug […] ...
January 19
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
View Detail
February 2025

Historic Kayak Adventure

Kayak through Biscayne Bay to explore the history of the surrounding area, guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. Cost: $50 per person (members and non-members). Spaces are limited! Ticket price includes general admission to the Estate during regular Estate hours (10AM to 4PM) the same day of your program. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. For ages […] ...
February 1
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
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Marine Conservation

These homeschool classes are geared for students ages 9-14. Classes will focus on Marine Biology through a diverse array of activities. Each session includes 4 Wednesday classes in the same month, and each class is from 10 AM – 1 PM. Schedule of activities are listed below. Ages: 9-14 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM. Drop off […] ...
February 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$80 - $100
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Eco Academy

Join Homeschool at Deering Eco Academy series every first Wednesday of the month, September – May. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Ages: 5 to 8 Time: 10AM – 1PM. Drop off & pickup are located at the Visitor Center. Cost: $25 per session. Spaces are limited! Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – […] ...
February 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
$25
View Detail

Moon Viewing

Enjoying the view of the moon & the stars from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends for this after-hours outdoor admission. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first serve […] ...
February 7
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$5 - $10
View Detail

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Cost: $50 per person (members and non-members). Spaces are limited! Recommended for intermediate paddlers. For ages 18+ OR 9+ with accompanying […] ...
February 7
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$50
View Detail

Bird Walk

The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bugs & […] ...
February 8
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$20
View Detail

Community Action Days

These one-day events at the Deering Estate take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours each month. October 12, 2024 November 9, 2024 December 14, 2024 January 11, 2025 February 8, 2025 March 8, 2025 April 12, […] ...
February 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
View Detail
Frontal view of the Visitor Center from the parking lot

Conservation Workshop Series

On Sunday, December 8th, join us for the next Conservation workshop “Introduction to Florida Friendly Landscaping.” Learn all about Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM common practices – specifically, how to create a sustainable landscape using Florida-Friendly Landscaping TM. We will introduce participants to the FFL Program and review 9 Principles that together will help you create a […] ...
February 9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$0-$5
View Detail

Night Hike & Campfire

Explore the woods and it’s wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally one Wednesday a month, October through May. Cost: $25 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Mosquitos & bugs are very common, please […] ...
February 12
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$25
View Detail

Clear Kayak Adventure

Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug […] ...
February 16
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
View Detail
March 2025

Historic Kayak Adventure

Kayak through Biscayne Bay to explore the history of the surrounding area, guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. Cost: $50 per person (members and non-members). Spaces are limited! Ticket price includes general admission to the Estate during regular Estate hours (10AM to 4PM) the same day of your program. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. For ages […] ...
March 1
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50
View Detail

Eco Academy

Join Homeschool at Deering Eco Academy series every first Wednesday of the month, September – May. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Ages: 5 to 8 Time: 10AM – 1PM. Drop off & pickup are located at the Visitor Center. Cost: $25 per session. Spaces are limited! Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – […] ...
March 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
$25
View Detail

Bird Walk

The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bugs & […] ...
March 8
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$20
View Detail

Community Action Days

These one-day events at the Deering Estate take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours each month. October 12, 2024 November 9, 2024 December 14, 2024 January 11, 2025 February 8, 2025 March 8, 2025 April 12, […] ...
March 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
View Detail

Night Hike & Campfire

Explore the woods and it’s wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally one Wednesday a month, October through May. Cost: $25 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Mosquitos & bugs are very common, please […] ...
March 12
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$25
View Detail

Moon Viewing

Enjoying the view of the moon & the stars from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends for this after-hours outdoor admission. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first serve […] ...
March 14
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$5 - $10
View Detail
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