Text that reads "Conservation Workshop" with above images of a Deering research intern using a microscope, a Deering research intern capturing bird calls on a microphone, a coyote caught on a trail cam, a Deering research intern and naturalist measuring mangrove trees, a Deering research intern and naturalist tending to plants in the Deering nursery, and text under these images that reads "Second Sunday of Every Month at the Visitor Center Exhibit Room."

Conservation Workshop Series

Aug 09 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$5
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On Sunday, August 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., join us for the next Conservation workshop “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!

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:

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

 

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