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The Deering Estate Foundation recently hosted Florida State Sen. Alexis Calatayud, Florida State Rep. Alina Garcia, and other invited guests for a presentation of a State of Florida legislative appropriation of $600,000 to continue renovations of a 10,700-square-foot field study research center contiguous to the Deering Estate.
“I am deeply grateful to Sen. Calatayud and Rep. Garcia for recognizing the historic and scientific significance of Miami-Dade’s beloved Deering Estate,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This important research will allow us to learn more about our natural environment and what we can do to continue to preserve it for future generations.”
When completed, the facility will provide temporary living quarters for up to 14 researchers as well as serving as a field station and staff office for the Deering Estate and Deering Estate Foundation.
“The Deering Estate is a crown jewel of the Miami-Dade Parks system. The historic buildings are models of resiliency, and the field research station is a model of environmental education, as well as a vital component of Miami-Dade Parks’ conservation pillar,” said Miami-Dade Parks director Maria I. Nardi. “We are grateful for the partnership with State of Florida legislators and with the Deering Estate Foundation that resulted in this funding for the expansion of the field study research center. This facility will advance our goal of preserving Miami-Dade County’s natural environment, for this and future generations.”
For years, researchers have studied the unique ecological, geological, and archaeological features on the 450-acre Deering Estate property, which is a historic park and natural preserve owned by the state and operated by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. These funds continue the process of increasing the research capacity.
Sen. Calatayud and Rep. Garcia championed a funding request, which was approved in 2023, and will expand the reputation of the Deering Estate as a significant research site and field station.
“The Deering Estate Foundation and the Deering Estate remain committed to nurturing a sustainable relationship with the environment, engaging our public and partners,” said Jennifer Tisthammer, director, Deering Estate, and Nina Zanella, executive director, Deering Estate Foundation. “This legislative support for enhancements to the Cultural and Ecological Field Station will go a long way toward providing critical infrastructure for academic research, community trainings, and critical dialogues that lead to creative solutions for people and planet.”
The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay.
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