Lectures & Workshops

The Deering Estate at Cutler engages historians, biologists, naturalists, and other experts as part of the lecture and workshop series. The following lectures and workshops are scheduled for 2008 and are free to the public. All lectures will be held from 7 pm to 8 pm in the auditorium at the Visitor's Center.

April 3: "Everglades Wildflowers"
Roger Hammer, Castello Park Manager, Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation

April 6: "Mandala Workshop"
Sheri Freidman

May 1: "Sea Turtles"
EcoAdventures, Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation

June 5: "Venom I"
Lieutenant Scott Mullin, Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue

July 10: "Birds Conservation"
Roberto Torres, Outreach, Nature Conservancy

August 7: "Water Conservation"
M. Perez, Outreach, Mobile Irrigation Laboratory

September 4: "Wildlife Conservation"
Marsha Colbert, Manager, Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve

October 2: "Conservation/Research"
Allyson Gantt, Outreach Officer, Everglades National Park

November 6: "Florida Friendly Landscaping: Preserving Natural Resources"
Laura Vazquez, Florida Yards & Neighbors Coordinator, University of Florida

December 4: "Florida Friendly Landscaping: Common Landscape Mistakes"
Laura Vazquez, Florida Yards & Neighbors Coordinator, University of Florida