Discover Deering Day at Deering Estate Oct. 14
Art! Wildlife! History! View the partial solar eclipse! Spend a day exploring Deering Estate’s programs and more all day Sat., Oct. 14 from 10am-3pm, with before and after programs. More info here.
Highlights include:
Bird Walk – 7:30am-10am
On this walk, search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area).
Community Action Day Volunteer Program – 9am-noon
Be a part of building community, environmental stewardship and conservation during family-friendly volunteer opportunities. Activities may include invasive plant removal, planting, mulching and cleaning up litter in and around the Deering Estate. Volunteers must be 15 or older.
Herp Tour – 7pm-9pm Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a Herp Tour, beginning with a chance to get up close to Deering Estate's Living Classroom specimens before going out on a hike throughout the property’s restricted natural areas.
Vendor Booths: Enjoy activities and learn about programs at vendor booths. Pick up a grab-and-go craft at their info booth to complete during your visit or take it home for later.
Main Event Programs: 10am-3pm (gate opens at 10am) General Admission: $15 for adults & $7 for children (ages 4-14); Free for children under 4 years old. Free for Deering Estate Foundation Members (show membership card at the Ticket Booth).
Artists in Residence Studios: The Carriage House and Power House provide studio and exhibit space for local artists working in different disciplines. Interact with and learn about their areas of expertise as they create and display original artwork.
Exhibition: Andres Cabrera Garcia: Circumscribed Landscapes, Garden Room – Richmond Cottage
Exhibition: Yolanda Sanchez: All the Light We Cannot See by Adriana Herrera, Great Hall Gallery – Stone House
Self-Guided Nature Trails: Explore some of the nature trails on-site and use the free iNaturalist mobile app to identify flora and fauna.
Nature Preserve Tours: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Walk an ancient Tequesta Trail, and learn about the rich cultural history of a people and way of life that vanished long ago. Space is limited, sign up for tours at event.
Lighthouse Cruise with Biscayne National Park departs from Boat Basin: 10:3am-2:30pm (additional fee) Departing 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! Limited Capacity. Tickets & pre-registration required.
Partial Solar Eclipse Astronomy Viewing: Noon-3pm
The partial solar eclipse viewing will begin at 11:56am, with maximum viewing at 1:33pm, and ending at 3:11pm. Complimentary protective viewing glasses will be provided with general admission/membership on a first come, first serve basis, beginning at 10am.
