Monthly List
January 2024
Kayak & Paddle Board Equipment Rentals at Deering Point
Kayak & Paddleboards rentals by PADL (@ridepadl) are available via self-service rental kiosk at Deering Point (17350 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33157), allowing guests to rent a kayak or paddleboard, every day from sunrise to sunset (Deering Point park & parking lot close at sunset daily). 2 kayaks and 4 paddleboards are available on […] ...
Nature Preserve Tours – Daily, October through May
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 […] ...
April 2024
Exhibit: GARDEN by Gustavo Matamoros and Robert Thiele
This exhibition is part of Contemporary Currents, an annual series that integrates contemporary art with historic collections and settings. Each artist is invited to create new work that functions in dialogue with the narratives of the Deering Estate’s vast and extensive history. Artists are selected from the roster of past and current Artists-in-Residence at the Deering […] ...
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Join Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […] ...
May 2024
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: $15 per child, per date. Spaces are limited! 2023: Wednesday, September 6 […] ...
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Join Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […] ...
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: $15 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Mosquitos & bugs are very common, please […] ...
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 & […] ...
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. Saturday, March 9Saturday, April 27Saturday, May 119 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants are provided with great family-friendly opportunities ranging from […] ...
Light House Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and […] ...
Herp Tour
Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some […] ...
Mothers Day at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! Bring the whole family to picnic and play or take a Bay Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Mothers Day Brunch: Bring your own picnic, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. General Admission: $15 for adults (ages 15+) & $7 for children (ages 4-14). Park General Admission is […] ...
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Join Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […] ...
Moon Viewing
All attendees must get their ticket in advance. 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 […] ...
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: $45 per person (members and non-members). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space is limited! Registration online only. […] ...
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 […] ...
Conservation Workshop Series
On Sunday, May 19, join us for the next Conservation workshop “Best Pollinators Plants for South Florida.” Learn about the best native and non-native plants to have in your garden – plan now and install them during the rainy season! Featured plants include larval host and nectar plants for butterflies, as well as links to […] ...
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Join Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […] ...
Full Moon Yoga
The Full Moon Yoga series by Zamanta (@ZaYogaLife) at the Deering Estate provides an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and end of the day while welcoming the full moon at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay. Cost: $20 per person (members and non-members). Ages 16+. Spaces are limited! Register online below. No […] ...
$5 Admission: Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
Enjoy reduced cost general admission to the Deering Estate this Memorial Day weekend. Park hours: 10AM-5PM (gates close at 4PM). COST: $5 (ages 4 & up). Purchase tickets online and select the day of your visit, May 25, May 26, or May 27, 2024 (Saturday, Sunday, or Monday) for reduced-cost general admission. It is advised […] ...
Light House Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and […] ...
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Join Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […] ...
June 2024
Light House Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and […] ...
Herp Tour
Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some […] ...
Conservation Workshop Series
On Sunday, May 19, join us for the next Conservation workshop “Best Pollinators Plants for South Florida.” Learn about the best native and non-native plants to have in your garden – plan now and install them during the rainy season! Featured plants include larval host and nectar plants for butterflies, as well as links to […] ...
Summer Camp (ages 6-14)
Out of 365 days, there are 45 days of summer reserved for pure fun. At the Deering Estate’s Summer Camp, we expect to make the most out of those 9 weeks of camp! Rain or shine, we will spend our time exploring the best nature has to offer. Campers will get the chance to hike, […] ...
Junior Naturalists (ages 15-18)
A five day training course at the Deering Estate that encourages youth to take an active role in environmental stewardship and education and prepares them to serve as peer mentors. The course includes certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult/Child CPR, in addition to an introduction to basic canoeing, South Florida ecosystems, and […] ...
International Archaeology Symposium
More information will be published here as it becomes available. ...
Fathers Day Fishing Cruise
Celebrate Father’s Day with a cruise on Biscayne Bay! Throughout the year, Pontoon Boat Tours are offered on the Pelican Island Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran. This trip will depart from Deering Estate at 1:00 PM and return at 4:00 PM for a three hour, catch & release fishing trip. It is encouraged for guests […] ...
Summer Camp (ages 6-14)
Out of 365 days, there are 45 days of summer reserved for pure fun. At the Deering Estate’s Summer Camp, we expect to make the most out of those 9 weeks of camp! Rain or shine, we will spend our time exploring the best nature has to offer. Campers will get the chance to hike, […] ...
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