Book Nook by the Bay
The Deering Estate at Cutler, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System and Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives, offers the enriching "Book Nook by the Bay" program on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The program is free with admission to the Estate.
Deering Estate at Cutler staff and volunteers/staff from our partner organizations - including the Miami-Dade Public Library System are onsite to provide family story time, on-site eco-arts and crafts, science programs and more! Each month, the Estate offers a different themed topic, story-time and a host of activities.
2013 "BOOK NOOK BY THE BAY"
January 19, 2013 Plant Detective
Special Guest: Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives
Photosynthesis activity: Put the plant pieces together and see how we get our oxygen to breathe and food to eat.
February 16, 2013 Field Study Books
Follow in the footsteps of botanists by drawing and taking notes about your discoveries in a handmade accordion book. Participants can make drawings of plant-life and outdoor art installations from the "Speak Now" Exhibition. Part of the Deering Estate Festival of the Arts.
March 16, 2013 Archaeology
Special Guest: Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives
Limestone Game: This dice game moves along as limestone rock goes under water and then resurfaces.
April 20, 2013 Earth Day
May 18, 2013 Mother Nature
Special Guest: Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives
Wanda Water and the Water Cycle: Answer the water questions correctly and move Wanda Water around in the water cycle
June 15, 2013 Insects & Butterflies
July 20, 2013 Deering Birthday Bash (FEE-FREE PLAY DAY)
Special Guest: Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives
Nature's Natives animated presentation: Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation.
August 17, 2013 Environmental Education (FEE-FREE PLAY DAY)
Special Guest: Lynne Hudgins from Nature's Natives
Nature's Natives animated presentation: Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis.
September 21, 2013 Scouts (FEE-FREE PLAY DAY)
October 19, 2013 Deering Mysteries
November 16, 2013 Deering Goes to the Birds
December 14 & 21, 2013 Santa Story-Time