October Things To Do

Join our naturalist staff for a hike through the Deering Estate’s protected natural areas. Along the way, learn about native plants and animals and the Cutler Burial Mound. Staff Guided Nature Preserve Tour are offered once daily at 12:30pm, October through May. All guests, including Deering Estate Foundation Members, are required to sign-up at the Main […] ...

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 […] ...

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 […] ...

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). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space is limited! Registration online only. All kayaks are two seat / tandem kayaks. We recommend purchasing tickets in sets of […] ...

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 […] ...

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 & […] ...

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, […] ...

Deering Estate is excited to announce a three-class series of Kemetic Yoga led by Michelle Grant-Murray, Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence and founder of the Olujimi Dance Theatre. This series offers participants a healing and creative space that combines journaling, discourse, meditation, and movement. The classes are open to all skill levels and are suitable for ages […] ...

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 […] ...

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 (members and non-members). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space is limited! Registration online only. All […] ...

Deering Estate is excited to announce a three-class series of Kemetic Yoga led by Michelle Grant-Murray, Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence and founder of the Olujimi Dance Theatre. This series offers participants a healing and creative space that combines journaling, discourse, meditation, and movement. The classes are open to all skill levels and are suitable for ages […] ...

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 […] ...

Join us for an Artist Talk, with Tony Fernandez & Jorge Gonzalez Graupera, as they share their insights on “Witnessing Eden” through their art. The Artist Talk on Sunday, October 20th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is free RSVP online. The exhibition “Witnessing Eden” features photographs by current Artists-in-Residence Tony Fernandez and Jorge Gonzalez […] ...

Deering Estate is excited to announce a three-class series of Kemetic Yoga led by Michelle Grant-Murray, Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence and founder of the Olujimi Dance Theatre. This series offers participants a healing and creative space that combines journaling, discourse, meditation, and movement. The classes are open to all skill levels and are suitable for ages […] ...

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). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space is limited! Registration online only. All kayaks are two seat / tandem kayaks. We recommend purchasing tickets in sets of […] ...

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 […] ...

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 & […] ...

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, […] ...