Who Were the Mayaca?

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom 4490 Grand Ave, DeLeon Springs, FL, United States

Brian Polk, former manager of De Leon Springs State Park, recently published a local history book titled, Lost in History—The Mayaca—Native People of West Volusia County, Florida.  The Mayaca lived exclusively in West Volusia County for over 2,000 years.  Their culture extended along the St. Johns River from the south side of Lake George to...

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

MINWR Temporary Contact Station (Trailer) West Gator Creek Road, Titusville, FL, United States

Join the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for an Earth Day Scavenger Hunt on the Refuge.  Bring your friends and prepare to solve puzzles and learn more about our habitats and their species.  Puzzles can be picked up at the temporary contact station located at the entrance to West Gator Creek Road.

Dine to Donate Village Inn Titusville Fundraiser

Village Inn Titusville 2925 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with fellow nature enthusiasts during our Dine to Donate Fundraiser. Dine in, pick up takeaway, or buy a pie to go. Village Inn will donate 10% of sales between 4pm to 9pm.

Bees, Butterflies and Blooms

UF/IFAS Bevard Extension Office 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL, United States

The Brevard Backyard Beekeepers will be buzzing with activity at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Center in Cocoa to celebrate all pollinators.  The event is FREE to the public and is aimed to educate people of all ages about butterflies, honeybees and the global importance of pollinating insects.  The event will feature:  demonstrations and lectures...

Prehistoric Animals Living in Modern Times

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom 4490 Grand Ave, DeLeon Springs, FL, United States

Discover how ancient creatures from prehistoric times, unchanged by evolution since the age of dinosaurs, continue to thrive today, with some even found in your local environment. Participants gain insights into the resilience and adaptations of these "living fossils," fostering a deeper appreciation for Florida's rich natural history. Following the classroom presentation, there will be...