Kayak & Paddle Board Equipment Rentals at Deering Point
Deering Point 17350 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesKayak & 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 […]
Exhibit: Andres Cabrera-Garcia: Circumscribed Landscapes
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThis exhibition is part of Contemporary Currents, a six month contemporary art program that invites artists from Deering Estate’s Artists-in-Residence program to engage directly with our historic house 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. Circumscribed Landscapes […]
Exhibit: Yolanda Sanchez: All the Light We Cannot See
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate is proud to present Yolanda Sánchez: All the Light We Cannot See curated by Adriana Herrera. The exhibition will be on display daily, Sep. 8, 2023 – Nov. 12, 2023, 10AM - 4PM in the Deering Estate Great Hall Gallery. Herrera describes “this is as the first solo exhibition devoted to Sánchez’ […]
Full Moon Yoga
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe 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 […]
Subtropics Marathon
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesA festival of experimental sound and music curated by artist-in-residence Gustavo Matamoros. This event will take place in the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater. COST: Free with online RSVP. Limited tickets are available. LOCATION: Deering Estate Visitor's Center Theater. Please park in the Visitor Center parking lot located on the south side of SW 168 Street, east […]
Nature Preserve Tours – Daily, October through May
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Marine Conservation
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThese 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 […]
Eco Academy
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Historic Ghost Tour – SOLD OUT!
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesExplore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Ghost Tour. Our guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami's early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked […]
Night Hike & Campfire
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesExplore 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
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThe 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
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThese 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. Upcoming 2023 dates: Saturday, September 9 Saturday, October 14 Saturday, November 11 Saturday, December 9 Participants are provided with great […]
Discover Deering Day
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, October 14th from 10 am to 3 pm as we highlight some of our programs and partners at this year’s Discover Deering Day. Come view a partial solar eclipse, take a boat ride (for an additional fee), or go on a nature walk and discover what is coming up at Deering […]
Light House Cruise
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesDeparting 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
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Clear Kayak Adventure
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesDepart 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 […]
Sunrise Photography
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay! Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs & mosquitos are very common throughout the year, please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, & long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15+. Cost: $20 per person (members […]
Artist Talk: Exhibit: Yolanda Sanchez: All the Light We Cannot See
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate presents an artist talk with Yolanda Sanchez as part of their exhibit, All the Light We Cannot See. The Artist Talk is free with Eventbrite RSVP below. COST: FREE with RSVP on Eventbrite.com. Limited tickets are available and must be RSVP’d online in advance (members and non-members). *Tickets sold online only* TICKETS HERE […]
Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesOffered 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 […]