Text that reads "Conservation Workshop" with above images of a Deering research intern using a microscope, a Deering research intern capturing bird calls on a microphone, a coyote caught on a trail cam, a Deering research intern and naturalist measuring mangrove trees, a Deering research intern and naturalist tending to plants in the Deering nursery, and text under these images that reads "Second Sunday of Every Month at the Visitor Center Exhibit Room."

Conservation Workshop Series

Sep 13 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$5
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On Sunday, September 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., join us for the next Conservation workshop “Historic Preservation Perspectives” with Tamara McDonald, JD. Historic Preservation Specialist at the Office of Regulatory an Economic Resources, Planning Division.

Join us for an engaging review of the history, architecture, and ongoing preservation of the Deering Estate. Through photographs and historic site tour, attendees will learn about the site’s evolution, cultural significance, and the stories that have shaped its legacy and explore the Estate’s distinctive architecture and current preservation projects as we share perspectives on how this and other historic sites county-wide are being cared for today.

Participants will have the opportunity to share observations and reflections on the Estate’s architecture, cultural importance, and preservation.

COST:
$5 per person. Tickets online
Free for children ages 12 & under
Deering Estate Foundation members receive a 10% discount. To redeem your discount, contact the Deering Estate Foundation office by email to receive your exclusive promo code to be entered when purchasing on Park Link.

Tickets are available via Park Link. Create your Park Link account today by clicking here. To guide you through how to register for a Miami-Dade County Park Link account to purchase your tickets, you may view an instructional PDF by clicking here.

The workshops are held at the Visitor Center Exhibit Room.

Upcoming workshops:

October 11: NABA Miami Blue: Pollinator Workshop
Join Adam Skowronsk of the North American Butterfly Association’s Miami Blue Chapter as he discusses pollinators! He will discuss the need for nectar plants for Butterflies, Bees, Moths and Birds and showing many overlooked native, and some non-native plants. Lastly you will also take a quick look at many of the overlooked native plants we tend to kill and remove, called weeds, and the affect’s of spraying for weeds and insects. To learn more about NABA Miami Blue Chapter please visit: https://miamiblue.org/.

November 8: Igniting Conservation Through Fun and Education
Join Tropical Audubon Society as we learn that effective conservation begins with education, but one of its most powerful and often overlooked ingredients is fun. People may forget facts and figures, but they rarely forget how an experience made them feel—especially when they’re young. Discover how joy and environmental education work together to inspire lifelong conservation champions, and learn how you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying the journey.

December 13: Diamondback Terrapin Update

 

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