Conservation Workshop Series

On Sunday, June 14th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., join us for the next Conservation workshop “On the Half Shell: Oyster Talk” with Shley Suarez-Burgos, a certified Oyster Specialist with the Oyster Master Guild and an Oyster Sommelier with The Lazy Oyster. In this conservation workshop we will walk across Biscayne Bay and go over the South Florida history, ecology, and merroir of oysters while incorporating recycled shells in an artistic practice. Open to all ages.

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:

July 12: “Guardians of the Green: An inside look at Miami-Dade Parks Natural Areas Management”
Miami‑Dade County is home to some of the most unique and threatened ecosystems, from pine rocklands and tropical hardwood hammocks to freshwater wetlands and coastal habitats.  Join Heather Tedlow, Miami‑Dade Parks Manager of Natural Areas, to discover what Natural Areas Management (NAM) is, how the program developed within Miami‑Dade Parks, and the dedicated staff who work every day to manage and maintain our county’s natural resources in an urbanizing landscape.  Learn about the ecosystems NAM works to sustain, the challenges facing Miami‑Dade’s natural areas, and how you can get involved in helping protect our county’s natural resources.

August 9: Plant Conservation in South Florida with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild has been at the forefront of conservation in south Florida for decades helping safeguard rare species and providing management support for natural areas. As a botanist on Fairchild’s conservation team, Riki helps preserve managers identify plants, including “new” invasive species, map and monitor rare species, and provide updated management recommendations. Come learn about the plants, people, places and specific projects that make up the Fairchild conservation team!

September 13: Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation

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