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Daily nature preserve tours at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate sits atop the geological formation known as the Miami Rock Ridge, most prominent and visible in southern Miami-Dade County. During the day, it offers eco adventures like birding and nature walks among the tropical hardwood hammocks.

Guided Nature Tours are offered daily from October-May at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $15 and includes general admission to the estate and museum.

As part of Miami-Dade Farmers Month in May participants walk through the Tropical Hardwood Hammock exploring the diverse uses of plants by different cultures.

Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities.

Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL. Phone number is (305) 235-1668. Free parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168th Street, just west of 72nd Avenue.

Courtesy, deeringestate.org

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I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Send me notices and details for upcoming free events, in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, to events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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