ConSerVations- Vizcaya's Orchids: What Went Wrong?

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ConSerVations:

Did you know that Vizcaya’s owner, James Deering, was an environmentalist? In 1914, he made the decision, unusual for his time, to locate Vizcaya’s Main House directly on Biscayne Bay, specifically preserving the rockland hammock (native forest) for us today.

Join us for conversations on conservation! This series will expose you to Vizcaya’s delightful subtropical surroundings and, we hope, inspire you to continue Deering’s legacy of environmental preservation.

An admirer of orchids, Mr. Deering had a special garden created just for them but they didn’t flourish. As Deering learned, orchids are not “set ‘em and forget ‘em” kinds of plants. Join Vizcaya’s Curator of Orchids for a hands-on troubleshooting workshop and learn what not to do with these simple, yet fickle, tropical beauties.

Tickets $25; available onsite only beginning at 9:30 am on the day of the program. Workshop and admission to Vizcaya is included in ticket price. Space is limited.

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Tickets $25; available onsite only beginning at 9:30 am on the day of the program. Workshop and admission to Vizcaya is included in ticket price. Space is limited.

Location

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 S Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Directions/Transportation/Parking

Directions

Vizcaya is conveniently located in the north Coconut Grove area of the City of Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay, just ¼ mile off of I-95, one mile from downtown Miami and 10 miles from south Miami Beach.

By Metrorail:

Proceed to Vizcaya station.
Cross US 1 on the pedestrian bridge.
Continue in the same direction, one block to South Miami Avenue.
Cross SW 32 Road and proceed to the crosswalk.
Cross South Miami Avenue to enter Vizcaya.

From the South:

Take US 1 (South Dixie Highway) north to SW 17th Avenue.
Turn right on SW 17th Avenue (east).
Turn left onto South Bayshore Drive.
Turn right at 5th light into Vizcaya.

From the North:

Take I-95 south to Exit 1A.
Turn left onto SW 26th Road.
Turn right onto South Miami Avenue.
Turn left at 3rd light into Vizcaya.

From Miami International Airport:

Take 836 east and exit onto I-95 south.
Follow I-95 south to Exit 1A.
Turn left onto SW 26th Road.
Turn right onto South Miami Avenue.
Turn left at 3rd light into Vizcaya.

From Miami Beach:

Take 836 west and exit onto I-95 south.
Follow I-95 south to Exit 1A.
Turn left onto SW 26th Road.
Turn right onto South Miami Avenue.
Turn left at 3rd light into Vizcaya.

Parking

Vizcaya offers free parking for automobiles. During the winter months the main parking lot frequently fills up and, when that occurs, parking is available across the street in the parking lot at the Miami Science Museum. Arrangements for buses or other large vehicles should be made in advance.

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

For more information

http://vizcaya.org/programs-conservations.asp