Conservation Workshop Series
On Sunday, December 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., join us for the next Conservation workshop “Diamondback Terrapin Update.”
Join us at Deering Estate for an exciting update on our ongoing Diamondback Terrapin Monitoring Project in Biscayne Bay! Conservation researcher Jared Guerra will share findings from the 2025–2026 field seasons, highlighting monitoring efforts, research discoveries, and the challenges facing this elusive coastal turtle.
Learn how our team is working to better understand and protect diamondback terrapins and how local fishermen can contribute to their conservation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and receive Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs), which help prevent terrapins from accidentally entering recreational crab traps.
Discover how research, community partnerships, and responsible fishing practices can help protect Biscayne Bay’s wildlife!
COST:
$5 per person. Tickets online
Free for children ages 12 & under
Deering Estate Foundation Members: Members receive a 10% discount. To obtain your exclusive promo code, please contact the Deering Estate Foundation via email before purchasing your ticket through Park Link.
Tickets are available via Park Link. Create your 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:
January 10, 2027 “Taller Amigos de las Tortugas”
Aprendaras sobre las diferentes especies de tortugas marinas y su conservación. Además, disfrutaremos de actividades interactivas. Learn about sea turtles and enjoy interactive activities.
February 21, 2027 “The Archaeology of the Deering Estate: 10,000 Years of Human History”
Join us as we journey back through time to explore a fascinating history that few people know! The Deering Estate is home to one of the finest collections of archaeological sites in South Florida, with more than a dozen sites preserved within a tropical hardwood hammock and pine forest. The 10,000 year old Cutler Fossil Site revealed evidence of the last Ice Age and the extinction of megafauna, including mammoths and the Dire Wolf. Discover how archaeologists have answered the long-standing question of whether their extinction resulted from human hunting or climate change.
In addition to Indigenous sites, the Estate also preserves historic sites that have yielded remarkable insights into European contact and the area’s first pioneer settlers, including the ghost town of Cutler, which was razed by Charles Deering to make way for his new estate.
March 14, 2027 TBD
April 18, 2027 TBD
May 9, 2027 TBD