Upcoming Events
Sit Spot Meditation
Sit Spot is the simple act of finding a particular place outdoors to sit quietly and observe. Join Pat Donovan, Certified Life Coach, as she guides you through the basics of developing your personal practice. Cost: $20. Spaces are limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must practice social distancing and wear face…
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Nature Photography
Bring your cameras as you explore the Deering Estate’s natural environment. A Deering Estate naturalist will take you on a guided tour while teaching you about the natural environment and techniques for capturing photos in nature. Each session has a different theme. Cost: $25 per session. Ages 9+. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets…
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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. Please bring closed-toe shoes that can get wet, comfortable paddling clothing, snacks,…
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Sunrise Photography
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay! The price of the sunrise photography program also includes admission to the Estate during regular hours (10AM to 4PM) on the same day. Please note that you must register and pay in advance. Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited! Register…
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Sunrise Clear Kayak Adventure
Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided sunrise clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. As the sun rises over the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay and wading birds are leaving their rookery you will paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre island and nature preserve surrounded by sandbars, tidal flats, and seagrass beds.…
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Evening by the Bay
Join us for outdoor, after-hours admission by the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Enjoy a drink with friends while picnicking under the stars. This month (January session), guests can enjoy a relaxing evening under the moonlit sky around a campfire. Guests can also stroll the grounds and enjoy the following outdoor art installations: Sinisa Kukec’s FACING GAIA,…
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Moonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Please bring closed-toe shoes that can get wet, comfortable paddling clothing, snacks,…
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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. Cost: $15 (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are very limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must practice social distancing, wear face coverings, and no gatherings of 10 or more people.…
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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. Bird…
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Lighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! Guided by a Biscayne National Park Ranger, guests will journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
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Discover Deering
Discover science, conservation, art, and much more through nature based recreational activities in our [email protected] series offered one Saturday each month from 10am -1pm. Ages: 6-14. Please note that this is a drop off program. Campers must practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Please review the latest safety guidelines prior to visiting. Drop off…
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Birds of Biscayne Boat Cruise
Departing from Deering Estate, this three hour tour will allow you to view the birds of Biscayne National Park while guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. You journey through Biscayne Bay to locations such as Fowey Rocks, Soldier Key, and Boca Chita in search of the various species of birds found in Biscayne National Park.…
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Valentines Bay Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing and romantic Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible. Guests must practice social distancing, wear face coverings, and no gatherings of 10 or more people. Please review the latest safety guidelines…
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Valentines Day Concert
Couples and friends can celebrate their love at an outdoor concert under the stars at the Deering Estate on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Pack a picnic and settle into your lawn chair or cozy up on a blanket and enjoy the sounds of this year’s featured artist, Miami jazz singer Melinda Rose with an opening…
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Moonrise Photography
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity where you can take photos of the moon rising over Biscayne Bay! Bring your camera, tripod, face mask, water, and bug spray. Please note that you must register and pay in advance. Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must…
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Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)
Offered during select Teacher Planning Days for kids ages 6-14. 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. Campers must practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Please review the latest safety guidelines prior to visiting. Cost: $40…
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Spring Camp “Splash into Spring”
Celebrate the best Spring Break has to offer at the Deering Estate’s Spring Camp! 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. Campers will splash into the world of marine biology by exploring the coastal habitats of the…
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Full Moon Yoga
The Full Moon Yoga Series 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. Spaces are limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). No Sales at the Gate, no walk-ins/walk-ups. …
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Herp Tour
Join 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 of…
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Fathers Day 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 trip. Deering Estate Naturalists will join to educate guests on…
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Chefs Table on the Bay
The Chef’s Table on the Bay will kick off the weekend on Friday, October 22, 2021 and the Deering Seafood Festival will take place on Sunday, October 24, 2021. All proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation, to raise awareness and support programming for community, conservation, and culture. The Chef’s Table on the Bay will make…
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Deering Seafood Festival
Get ready for a non-stop celebration at the Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
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