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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate:  Village Inn\, Titusville
DESCRIPTION:Gather some friends for dinner\, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On October 15\, 2024\, from 4pm to 9pm\, Village Inn Titusville is generously donating a portion of their sales to Merritt Island Wildlife Association. Enjoy a fantastic meal while supporting a great cause. Whether you dine in or order takeout\, your support will make a positive impact. Gather your friends and family for a night of fun and philanthropy! \nDine to Donate\nTuesday\, Oct 15th\nDine In or Get Takeaway\nAnytime Between 4p to 9pm\nVillage Inn\n2925 S Washington Ave\nTitusville\, FL 32780
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/dine-to-donate-village-inn-titusville-3/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T160000
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate:  Village Inn\, Titusville
DESCRIPTION:Gather some friends for dinner\, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On September 24\, 2024\, from 4pm to 9pm\, Village Inn Titusville is generously donating a portion of their sales to Merritt Island Wildlife Association. Enjoy a fantastic meal while supporting a great cause. Whether you dine in or order takeout\, your support will make a positive impact. Gather your friends and family for a night of fun and philanthropy! \nDine to Donate\nTuesday\, Sept 24th\nDine In or Get Takeaway\nAnytime Between 4p to 9pm\nVillage Inn\n2925 S Washington Ave\nTitusville\, FL 32780
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/dine-to-donate-village-inn-titusville-2/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Grabbers for Growlers
DESCRIPTION:Adopt-An-Area Cleanup \nMonday\, Sept 23 from 9am to 1pm \nSign Up At: https://bit.ly/septcleanup \nJoin us for Grabbers for Growlers\, a fun-filled service project dedicated to cleaning up our beloved natural spaces as part of the Adopt-An-Area program. Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Playalinda Brewery are teaming up to clean up Areas 10 and 11 on Black Point Wildlife Drive\, along with the horseshoe crab beach on West Gator Creek Road. \nGather your friends\, rub on some sunscreen\, and get ready to make a difference. We’ll be wielding grabber tools like eco-ninja\, conquering litter so it doesn’t become troublesome for the wildlife who call the Refuge home. But wait\, there’s more! After a successful clean-up mission\, we will gather at Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store location to quench your thirst with some refreshing craft brews (beers and root beer) and a delicious lunch. Refill a Growler or purchase one to go to be entered in our special sustainability raffle drawing. \nIt’s the perfect way to get to know the tap room team\, celebrate giving back to nature\, and converse with fellow nature enthusiasts. Are you ready to grab some trash and tip some growlers? Register today for Grabbers for Growlers and let’s make a positive impact on our community\, one piece of litter at a time! \nItinerary: \n\n0845 Meet in the parking area by the restroom stop on Black Point Wildlife Drive (approx. 3.5 miles from the entrance). Sign in and receive clean up supplies.\n0900 Drive to Adopt-An-Areas. The group will space out our cars\, parking between areas 10 and 11 working our way back to the middle point while picking up litter.\n1015 Depart Black Point Wildlife Area and travel to West Gator Creek Road (park near the kiosk).\n1030 Clean up the horseshoe crab sandy beach shoreline and ‘deep clean’ under the mangroves.\n1130 Collect trash bags and supplies. Document our clean up outcomes.\n1145 Travel to Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store\, 305 S. Washington Ave\, Titusville 32796.\n1200 Enjoy lunch with the Tap Room team. Food and drinks are provided by MIWA and Playalinda Brewery as a THANK YOU for volunteering.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/fall-2024-grabbers-for-growlers/
LOCATION:Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
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SUMMARY:Cause a Scene for a Good Cause: Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza Viera
DESCRIPTION:Pizza (and more) for a Purpose\nBlaze Pizza Viera will be donating 25% of the proceeds from any dining in\, take out\, gift cards or take-n-bake meals ordered during our event when you mention the MIWA fundraiser. You can order in the APP\, or let the servers know when you place your order at the restaurant. Show your phone with the Meetup event and photo of the flyer. Blaze Pizza is a build your own pizza style restaurant. Their menu includes Gluten Free pizza and delicious salads. Gather a group or get takeaway for your family to support the mission of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. \nMerritt Island Wildlife Association\nTuesday\, September 10\, 2024\n5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocations: 2348 Citadel Way\, Suite 101\, Melbourne\, FL 32940\nOrder Mode: In-Restaurant\, Blaze Pizza App\, or BlazePizza.com\nBlaze Pizza will donate 25% of proceeds from your meal back to our organization. \nTWO WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATION:\nIn-Restaurant: Bring in a flyer (in photo gallery) or show it on your phone before paying.\nOnline Orders: Orders must be placed online via the Blaze Pizza App or blazepizza.com. Enter code 1321B into the ‘Promo Code’ field at checkout to have your transaction count towards the fundraiser donation. If entered correctly\, you’ll see a $.01 discount applied to your check which confirms that 25% of your transaction will be counted into total donation. VALID FOR PICKUP\, CURBSIDE & CARRYOUT ONLY.\nFor orders on blazepizza.com or Blaze Pizza App\nPROMO CODE: 1321B
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/cause-a-scene-for-a-good-cause-fundraiser-at-blaze-pizza-viera/
LOCATION:Blaze Pizza\, 2348 Citadel Way\, Suite 101\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
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SUMMARY:Shoredbird Talk and Drive - Merritt Island NWR Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn about the shorebirds that visit our area and the wonderful species that call Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge home! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium to discover what makes these species unique. The presentation will be followed by an adventure out to Black Point Wildlife Drive to observe and identify shorebirds. Please note\, the drive around Black Point Wildlife Drive is caravan-style and each person will be responsible for their own transportation.\nQuestions: Call the Visitor Center at 321-861-0669 (Tues to Sat from 8am to 4pm)\nReserve Your Spot: Shorebird Talk and Drive \nContinue your learning by purchasing a field guide or reference book at Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop\, located inside the Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center. Shorebird program attendees will receive a 10% discount on all merchandise purchases in the Gift Shop. \nNature’s Treasures Gift Shop is excited to announce the new release of Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson’s\, The Shorebirds of North America is now available for purchase. This natural history and photographic celebration of shorebirds covers topics ranging from their biology and habitats to courtship and breeding\, flight\, the perils of migration\, and conservation. Fact-filled descriptions of all 52 species of shorebirds known to breed in North America and breathtaking photos make this a valuable resource for learning.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/shoredbird-talk-and-drive-merritt-island-nwr-program/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
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SUMMARY:Painting with a Purpose at Space Coast Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist and support the Merritt Island Wildlife Association\nJoin us at Space Coast Ceramics for a “Painting with a Purpose” event to support the Merritt Island Wildlife Association. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun and creative outlet\, this event is for you. No artistic experience is necessary. Gather with fellow nature enthusiasts to create\, connect\, and contribute to preserving our local wildlife. Your brushstrokes will not only adorn the pottery as your canvas\, but will also help protect habitats used by the wildlife at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.\nThe evening will kick off with shopping the studio’s selection of pottery pieces. Create your unique design on the pottery you’ve purchased using a palette of colors from the studio glazes. Your ceramic art will be fired in the kiln and ready for pickup approximately 1 week after our event.\nSpace Coast Ceramics will donate 10% of the sales from the event to Merritt Island Wildlife Association.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/painting-with-a-purpose-at-space-coast-ceramics/
LOCATION:Space Coast Ceramics\, 326 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240815T190223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T190223Z
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate: Village Inn Titusville
DESCRIPTION:Gather some friends for dinner\, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On August 20th from 4pm to 9pm\, Village Inn Titusville is generously donating a portion of their sales to Merritt Island Wildlife Association. Enjoy a fantastic meal while supporting a great cause. Whether you dine in or order takeout\, your support will make a positive impact. Gather your friends and family for a night of fun and philanthropy! \nDine to Donate\nTuesday\, August 20\nDine In or Get Takeaway\nAnytime Between 4p to 9pm\nVillage Inn\n2925 S Washington Ave\nTitusville\, FL 32780
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/dine-to-donate-village-inn-titusville/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240626T184425Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Series Butterfly Walk (August 2024\, Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area)
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Florida’s butterflies on our guided walk! Learn basic identification during our short indoor program highlighting features and differences between skippers\, swallowtails\, hairstreaks\, and whites/yellows. Gain knowledge about the captivating lifecycle of a butterfly\, exploring the journey from an egg to majestic adult. The education session will include photographs of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. \n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. We’ll enjoy a bit of the outdoors before returning into the cool A/C to discover about native plants a pollinator habitat.\nNo prior knowledge or skill are required. All ages welcome. We will have field guides\, butterfly checklists\, and other resources available to enhance your enjoyment of the gardens. \nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry):\nEd Perry retired after serving 31-years as a Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his daughter Gayle. Ed is a Florida native who graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retirement life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/summer-series-butterfly-walk-august-2024-sams-house-at-pine-island-conservation-area/
LOCATION:Sams House\, Pine Island\, 6195 N. Tropical Trail\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240721T183125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T183125Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders of Worms Workshop for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) and Eaton Worms to learn about the benefits of using organic worms for composting and beneficial food for wildlife. Discover how to create a natural fertilizer that grows vibrant fruits\, vegetables and plants. Worms are also nutritious snacks for many wildlife species and a prime bait for attracting fish. In this workshop\, you will become familiarized with wormcasting\, also known as vermicast\, and the process of producing natural fertilizers. Each participant will receive a vermicomposting kit. Following the workshop\, the Rotary Park Naturalists will lead us on tour of their native plant and pollinator gardens. A few lucky participants will get to conduct live worm releases in the garden and provide some snacks for the ambassador animals. \nWorms are the key to creating healthy soil production. Did you know wormcastings: \n\nContain over 200 million beneficial bacteria.\nAre rich in nutrients\, make great fertilizer\, and are a natural pest repellent.\nAre Lagoon Friendly due to low nutrient level.\n\nThe Eaton Worms team will have their entire product line for sale during the event with special discounts for workshop attendees. All the supplies necessary for a DIY composter will be available to purchase along with lots of extra worms if you want to buy more for your kit\, to donate as food for the education ambassador animals at the nature center\, or to release into the native plant garden. \nLogistics \nDate/Time:  Saturday\, Aug 17 from 9am to 11am \nLocation: Rotary Park Nature Center\, 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy\, Merritt Island\, FL 32952 \nCost: $15 per person (MIWA Members will receive bonus worms) \nAdult Learning Level: Workshop content and format is designed for individuals 16 years of age and older. \nAdvanced registration and payment is required to pre-order worm kits (click here) \n 
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/wonders-of-worms-workshop-for-adults/
LOCATION:Rotary Park Nature Center\, 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32952
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240724T180538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T180538Z
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SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Calling all curious minds! School is about to begin and what better way to start the new school year than learning outdoors! Join us for Gopher Tortoise Education Day to learn all about your special little neighbors\, the gopher tortoises\, and what makes them heroes in their habitats. We’ll also learn what it means for a species to be endangered and why protected land is so important. \nMeet amazing ambassador animals from the Florida Wildlife Hospital\, including a real gopher tortoise! This exciting event will be a fun-filled adventure for kids of all ages. Learn why these fascinating creatures are important to our environment and discover the secrets of their underground homes – the burrows! \nRanger Anna will kick off the morning by sharing why the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to many gopher tortoises and other protected wildlife species. Get up close with the Florida Wildlife Hospital ambassadors to see the features that help them dig their underground ‘condos’ that provide shelter for many other species. \nWe will have a supply drive collection box if you want to donate an item to help with the care of the Florida Wildlife Hospital patients. For a list of items needed\, visit https://floridawildlifehospital.org/wishlist/ \nBecome a Junior Gopher Tortoise Guru \nThroughout the Gopher Tortoise Education Day\, we’ll have fun activities about these amazing reptiles. Learn fun facts to answer questions and participate in our education stations to earn points towards prizes.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/gopher-tortoise-education-day/
LOCATION:Sendler Education Outpost\, North SR3\, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240626T183711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T184452Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Series Butterfly Walk (July 2024\, Enchanted Forest)
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Florida’s butterflies on our guided walk! Learn basic identification during our short indoor program highlighting features and differences between skippers\, swallowtails\, hairstreaks\, and whites/yellows. Gain knowledge about the captivating lifecycle of a butterfly\, exploring the journey from an egg to majestic adult. The education session will include photographs of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. \nFollowing the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. We’ll enjoy a bit of the outdoors before returning into the cool A/C to discover about native plants a pollinator habitat. \nNo prior knowledge or skill are required. All ages welcome. We will have field guides\, butterfly checklists\, and other resources available to enhance your enjoyment of the gardens. \nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry):\nEd Perry retired after serving 31-years as a Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his daughter Gayle. Ed is a Florida native who graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retirement life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/summer-butterfly-walk-series-july-2024-enchanted-forest/
LOCATION:Brevard County Enchanted Forest\, 444 Columbia Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240629T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T210652Z
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SUMMARY:Bags and Brekkie
DESCRIPTION:Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join us for Bags and Brekkie\, a unique morning event that combines community spirit with a love for wildlife and natural spaces. We’ll kick things off at Winn-Dixie Titusville (Harrison St location) where you can purchase a reusable Community Bag and join our photo op. Winn-Dixie will donate $1 to MIWA for each Community Bag purchased at the Harrison St. location during July. Use your Community Bag as a symbol of commitment to sustainability. \nJoin our challenge to buy 1 item to incorporate into our breakfast chat. Perhaps it’s a food item you ate for the first time on a holiday? Can you find a product with an intriguing sustainability element (plant based candy?)? Bring your bag and your item to Sunrise Bread Company. \nFollowing our shopping adventure\, it’s on to Sunrise Bread Company for a delicious selection of fresh scones\, muffins\, and breakfast treats. Purchase your bakery treat and head upstairs. As we recharge\, we’ll also be fueling our conversation with all things nature! Come chat about wildlife conservation efforts\, share your favorite outdoor experiences\, exchange travel stories\, and get inspired by the beauty of the world around us. Plus\, you will learn the connection between birds and Brekkie. \nLet us know you’ll be coming RSVP for Bags and Brekkie \nItinerary:\n0900 Meet at Winn-Dixie\, 1564 Harrison St\, Titusville FL\n0920 Travel to Sunrise Bread Co\, 315 S Hopkins Ave\, Titusville\, FL\n0945 Enjoy conversations about travel\, wildlife\, nature and Brekkie
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/bags-and-brekkie/
LOCATION:Winn Dixie\, 1564 Harrison St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240610T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T174155Z
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SUMMARY:July 2024 Community Fundraiser with Winn Dixie
DESCRIPTION:Merritt Island Wildlife Association has been selected as a Community Bag Program Nonprofit Partner! Our organization will receive $1 for each $2.99 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of July 2024 at: 1564 Harrison Street\, Titusville FL.  Even if this is not your regular grocery store\, everyone can always use a sustainable\, reusable shopping bag\, so pop into Winn Dixie on Harrison St in Titusville for your benefit\, as well as MIWA’s!  Thank you for your support!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/july-2024-community-fundraiser-with-winn-dixie/
LOCATION:Winn Dixie\, 1564 Harrison St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240604T000431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T151113Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling and Author Meet-n-Greet with Jennifer Penello
DESCRIPTION:Planteo and Fungiette – a science tale about accepting differences and cooperating to survive.  Enjoy learning about a special friendship between a plant and a fungi. \nCome meet Jennnifer Penello\, author of Planteo and Fungiette\, a naturalist’s tale of how Planteo\, a growing flower\, and Fungiette\, a developing mushroom\, resolve a rivalry between plants and fungi for the forest floor. As the story unfolds\, the unique qualities of plants and fungi are explained and celebrated. These characteristics are then combined in the give-and-take lifestyle of lichens. Reading Planteo and Fungiette with young children illustrates the beauty of cooperation and sharing in both nature and real life. \nThis will be the perfect outing to keep children and grandchildren engaged in reading over summer vacation. Autographed copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase and anyone purchasing a book will receive a special discount in our Nature’s Treasure’s Gift Shop.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/storytelling-and-author-meet-n-greet-with-jennifer-penello/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240614T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T192135Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Talk with Sarah
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCuban tree frogs\, rock agamas\, and curly tailed lizards\, oh my! \nSee these species up close and in real life and learn how each species came to Florida\, their habitats\, life spans\, and how each affect the ecosystems they live in\, here in Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/invasive-species-talk-with-sarah/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240604T001344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T001344Z
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SUMMARY:Lager for Loggerheads
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRaffle Prize drawings at 5pm and 6pm \nCrave conservation with a brew? Join us for Lager for Loggerheads! This fun event at Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store will raise a glass to loggerhead shrikes and loggerheads turtles. Learn about these fascinating creatures and the importance of habitat preservation through engaging hands-on activities. Participate in nature-themed games while picking up fun facts about our flippered and feathered friends. All evening\, raise a pint and sip for a cause. A portion of the special species craft beer will be donated to Merritt Island Wildlife Association to support wildlife conservation efforts. \nCome thirsty for knowledge\, it’ll be a fintastic and feathery good time!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/lager-for-loggerheads/
LOCATION:Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store\, 305 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, 32796\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240612T195021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T195021Z
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SUMMARY:Pel-i-can Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Kindly register here \nMerritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) invites you to our Pel-i-Can Picnic. Bring your picnic lunch and join us for an afternoon of learning about recycling and sustainability. Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) will provide an overview of their programs and lead us in eco-friendly activities\, including Recycling BINGO. Kevin Smith\, Recycling Coordinator\, Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department will be our human Recyclopedia to provide tips on what is recyclable and what is not. \nRegistration is kindly requested. Open to all ages. Families/groups are welcome. \nEnter our contest for a chance to win planet friendly prizes by packing a sustainable picnic lunch. Bees wax wraps\, Tupperware sandwich dishes\, cloth napkins\, reusable silverware\, refillable water bottles and any use of solar can all help you win the contest. Be creative and go green. \nCan I recycle this??  Bring any item you have a ‘recycle yes or recycle no’ question about to be entered in our raffle prize drawing. KBB’s mascot Pel-i-Can may drop by to say hello and offer some recycling advice.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/pel-i-can-picnic/
LOCATION:F. Burton Smith Park\, 7575 W King Street\, Cocoa\, FL\, 32926\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rochelle Hood":MAILTO:miwarefuge@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240531T152756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T152756Z
UID:406-1718701200-1718715600@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Grabbers for Gowlers
DESCRIPTION:Sign  Up  At: https://bit.ly/grabbersforgrowlers \n  \nJoin us for Grabbers for Growlers\, a fun-filled service project dedicated to cleaning up our beloved natural spaces as part of the Adopt-An-Area program. Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Playalinda Brewery are teaming up to clean up Areas 10 and 11 on Black Point Wildlife Drive\, along with the horseshoe crab beach on West Gator Creek Road. \nGather your friends\, rub on some sunscreen\, and get ready to make a difference. We’ll be wielding grabber tools like eco-ninja\, conquering litter so it doesn’t become troublesome for the wildlife who call the Refuge home. But wait\, there’s more! After a successful clean-up mission\, we will gather at Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store location to quench your thirst with some refreshing craft brews (beers and root beer) and a delicious lunch. Refill a Growler or purchase one to go to be entered in our special sustainability raffle drawing. \nIt’s the perfect way to get to know the tap room team\, celebrate giving back to nature\, and converse with fellow nature enthusiasts. Are you ready to grab some trash and tip some growlers? Register today for Grabbers for Growlers and let’s make a positive impact on our community\, one piece of litter at a time! \nItinerary: \n\n0900 Meet in the parking area by the restroom stop on Black Point Wildlife Drive (approx. 3.5 miles from the entrance). Sign in and receive clean up supplies.\n0915 Drive to Adopt-An-Area #10. Pick up litter between Areas 10 and 11.\n1000 Depart Black Point Wildlife Area and travel to West Gator Creek Road (park near the kiosk).\n1015 Clean up the horseshoe crab sandy beach shoreline and ‘deep clean’ under the mangroves.\n1115 Collect all trash bags and supplies.\n1130 Travel to Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store\, 305 S. Washington Ave\, Titusville 32796.\n1200 Enjoy lunch (provided by MIWA and Playalinda Brewery) and comradery.\n\n 
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/grabbers-for-gowlers/
LOCATION:Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240401T163912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T163912Z
UID:367-1718186400-1718193600@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:June 2024 Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Walks are Back! \nMerritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) and Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program invite you to our Spring Series of Butterfly Walks (Photo Credit Ed Perry)\nFlutter with excitement! Join us for a fascinating exploration of the butterfly life cycle and the importance of native plants. Our program will start with a short education session to learn butterfly basics including differences between skippers\, swallowtail and whites/yellows. The education session will include photographs of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. Following the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. No prior knowledge or skill is required. All ages welcome. We will have the following resources available to use while exploring in the gardens: butterfly checklists\, field guides to reference for identifications\, and folding guides with butterfly images. Our Gift Shops will have butterfly resources available for sale if you want to take a book or guide home to practice. \nHome school groups – Meetup limits registration online to 5 guests. Please note in the event comments the total number of students and parents that will be attending if there will be more than 6 in your group. \nSams House at Pine Island \, 6195 N Tropical Trail · Merritt Island\, FL.  Meet near the Pioneer House (log cabin) \nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry): \nEd Perry recently retired as a 32-year Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his twenty-four-year-old daughter Gayle (single father). Ed is a 56 year-old Florida native that graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retired life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/june-2024-butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Sams House\, Pine Island\, 6195 N. Tropical Trail\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240507T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T195514Z
UID:392-1716987600-1716994800@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Puzzles and Pies - Piece Together Nature's Wonders\, One Slice at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Puzzles and Pie – Piece Together Nature’s Wonders\, One Slice at a Time\, Wed\, May 29\, 2024\, 1:00 PM | Meetup \nJoin us for an afternoon of piecing together nature’s wonders and wildlife conservation!\nPut your puzzle-solving skills to the test while conversing with fellow nature lovers. Tackle intriguing nature-themed puzzles in small groups\, then gather for a delicious pie break featuring apple\, cherry\, french silk\, key lime\, and many more!\nThis event is more than just fun and pie; it’s a chance to celebrate the intricate puzzle of wildlife conservation and support the vital work of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your mind\, savor sweet treats\, and support the protection of wildlife habitats. \nThe program is free. Registration is kindly requested to enable us to plan puzzle spaces and pie count. \nPuzzles and Pie – Piece Together Nature’s Wonders\, One Slice at a Time\, Wed\, May 29\, 2024\, 1:00 PM | Meetup \nPlease send questions to miwascrubjay@gmail.com.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/puzzles-and-pies-piece-together-natures-wonders-one-slice-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240401T163943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T163943Z
UID:365-1714557600-1714564800@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:May 2024 Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly walks are back!  \nMerritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) and Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program invite you to our Spring Series of Butterfly Walks (Photo Credit Ed Perry)\nFlutter with excitement! Join us for a fascinating exploration of the butterfly life cycle and the importance of native plants. Our program will start with a short education session to learn butterfly basics including differences between skippers\, swallowtail and whites/yellows. The education session will include photographs of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. Following the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. No prior knowledge or skill is required. All ages welcome. We will have the following resources available to use while exploring in the gardens: butterfly checklists\, field guides to reference for identifications\, and folding guides with butterfly images. Our Gift Shops will have butterfly resources available for sale if you want to take a book or guide home to practice. \nHome school groups – Meetup limits registration online to 5 guests. Please note in the event comments the total number of students and parents that will be attending if there will be more than 6 in your group. \nBrevard County Enchanted Forest Sanctuary \n444 Columbia Blvd · Titusville\, FL\n\nHow to find us:  Meet inside the Nature Center\n  \n\nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry): \nEd Perry recently retired as a 32-year Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his twenty-four-year-old daughter Gayle (single father). Ed is a 56 year-old Florida native that graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retired life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/may-2024-butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Brevard County Enchanted Forest\, 444 Columbia Blvd\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240222T183748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T183748Z
UID:349-1714212000-1714222800@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:"Florida's Living Beaches": Author Meet & Greet with Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Authors Blair and Dawn Witherington will be at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) Visitor’s Center\, for a Meet & Greet and Book Signing for their highly acclaimed book\, Florida’s Living Beaches. Book signing and meet & greet will be at 10am.  If you purchase a copy of Florida’s Living Beaches at this event\, you will receive 10% off your total purchase at MIWA’s Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop\, located inside the MINWR Visitor’s Center. \nThe first edition of Florida’s Living Beaches (2007) was widely praised. Now\, the second edition of this supremely comprehensive guide has even more to satisfy the curious beachcomber\, including expanded content and additional accounts with more than 1800 full-color photographs\, maps and illustrations. \nIt heralds the living things and metaphorical life along the state’s 700 miles of sandy beaches. The expanded second edition now identifies and explains over 1400 curiosities\, with lavishly illustrated accounts organized into Beach Features\, Beach Animals\, Beach Plants\, Beach Minerals and Hand of Man.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/floridas-living-beaches-author-meet-greet-with-book-signing/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240315T150810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T164011Z
UID:360-1713261600-1713268800@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:April 2024 Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nButterfly Walks are Back! \nMerritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) and Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program invite you to our Spring Series of Butterfly Walks\nFlutter with excitement! Join us for a fascinating exploration of the butterfly life cycle and the importance of native plants. Our program will start with a short education session to learn butterfly basics including differences between skippers\, swallowtail and whites/yellows. The education session will include photographs of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. Following the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. No prior knowledge or skill is required. All ages welcome. We will have the following resources available to use while exploring in the gardens: butterfly checklists\, field guides to reference for identifications\, and folding guides with butterfly images. Our Gift Shops will have butterfly resources available for sale if you want to take a book or guide home to practice. \nHome school groups – Meetup limits registration online to 5 guests. Please note in the event comments the total number of students and parents that will be attending if there will be more than 6 in your group. \nSams House at Pine Island \, 6195 N Tropical Trail · Merritt Island\, FL.  Meet near the Pioneer House (log cabin) \nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry): \nEd Perry recently retired as a 32-year Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his twenty-four-year-old daughter Gayle (single father). Ed is a 56 year-old Florida native that graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retired life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/april-2024-butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Sams House\, Pine Island\, 6195 N. Tropical Trail\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240327T205835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T205835Z
UID:374-1712739600-1712745000@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:National Gopher Tortoise Day: Scrub Hike
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nEvent is being co-hosted by Space Coast Audubon and Merritt Island Wildlife Association\nGopher Tortoise Day\nApril 10th was officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day! In Florida\, gopher tortoises are found in parts of all 67 counties and are frequently encountered in neighborhoods\, along roadways\, and in many of Florida’s public parks and forests. The goal of Gopher Tortoise Day is to increase awareness and appreciation for these long lived\, gentle reptiles. \nJoin us for a Scrub Hike to learn about scrub plants and the wildlife that reside in this habitat\, including Gopher Tortoises and the Florida Scrub Jay. \nScrub Ridge Trail hike (field trip – walking)\nThis trail is a 0.9-mile loop and considered to be an easy hike. It is flat and has almost no shade. We’ll walk for approx. 45 to 60 minutes in hopes of seeing gopher tortoises and Florida Scrub Jays. Along the trail we will stop periodically for our trip leaders to share information about native plants found in the scrub and the significance of Gopher Tortoises as a keystone species. Depending on our observations\, we may travel to a second location nearby to observe a grouping of active gopher tortoise burrows. \nFollowing our hike we will gather at Sendler Education Outpost (large\, open air pavilion with picnic tables) to enjoy a group picnic and receive Gopher Tortoise activity kits. To add to the fun\, we will have some Gopher Tortoise themed engagement prizes to encourage attendees to ask questions\, share learnings\, and participate in activities. \nWhat to bring: water\, snack\, binoculars (let us know if you need to borrow a pair)\, bug repellent\, sun protection and picnic lunch.\nSuggestions for the best comfort: wear closed toed shoes (no flip flops)\, long pants\, and a good sun protection hat.\nWhat’s provided: Gopher Tortoise activity kits\, snacks\, and raffle prizes. \nLogistics:\nPlease park at the entrance to Scrub Ridge Trail inside the Merritt Island NWR. You can get a map of the Refuge at the Visitor Center (located 3.5 miles from the Max Brewer Bridge) or view the cutout section in the photo gallery on Meetup. There are limited parking spaces\, so please park to make maximum use of the dirt parking area or consider carpooling from the visitor center. Some vehicles may need to park along the road to the Scrub Ridge Trail. This trail does not have any restrooms. Flush toilets are available at the Visitor Center. \nSendler Education Outpost (lunch location) has lots of parking and two entrance gates. There are vault toilet restrooms by the pavilion. Use of the pavilion is provided by Special Use Permit. \nAbout Our Leaders:\nPaul Schmalzer\, PhD is a plant ecologist. He recently retired from his role with the Integrated Mission Support Services at Kennedy Space Center\, Florida. His research interests include: effects of fire on vegetation and soils\, restoration of scrub ecosystems\, distribution of rare scrub plants\, and composition and dynamics of barrier island plant communities. Dr. Schmalzer serves on the Board of Directors of the Sea Rocket Native Plant Society. \nGráinne O’Grady earned her Masters of Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University. She has served in roles as an Avian Technician\, Wildlife Techniques Teaching Assistant\, and a Museum Technician. Gráinne is passionate about wildlife biology\, wildlife ecology\, Ornithology\, Wildlife Habitat Management\, human dimensions of wildlife\, and Museum Collections.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/national-gopher-tortoise-day-scrub-hike/
LOCATION:Scrub Ridge Trail\, MINWR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240222T154410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T154410Z
UID:340-1712077200-1712088000@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Seafood for Our Shorelines @ Dixie Crossroads Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join Merritt Island Wildlife Association for a delicious meal at World Famous Dixie Crossroads in Titusville\, FL\, on Tuesday April 2\, 2024.  The restaurant will donate 10% of all food purchases to help us preserve shorelines\, wetlands\, salt marsh\, and other vital habitat at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. \nMIWA will have displays\, educational material and raffles–come join the fun!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/seafood-for-our-shorelines-dixie-crossroads-restaurant/
LOCATION:Dixie Crossroads\, 1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240222T153113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T153434Z
UID:336-1711472400-1711479600@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour for Habitat at Playalinda Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Following up on the huge success of “Beer with a Biologist”\, Merritt Island Wildlife Association will again be partnering with Playalinda Brewing Co. for “Happy Hour for Habitat” at the Playalinda Hardware Store location.  Learn about the variety of habitat at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and enter free raffles for wildlife and habitat merchandise.  Featured beer will be the Scrub Jay brew.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/happy-hour-for-habitat-at-playalinda-brewery/
LOCATION:Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store\, 305 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, 32796\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240222T183542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T201815Z
UID:332-1710585000-1710612000@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:MIWA at Thousand Islands Festival
DESCRIPTION:MIWA will have a booth at the 2024 Thousand Islands Fest at Cocoa Beach Country Club Pool Pavilion on Saturday March 16\, 2024\, from 10:30am-6:00pm. \nYou won’t want to miss Laurilee Thompson’s (MIWA Board of Directors Vice President) talk\, “The Importance of Estuarine Shoreline” at 2:15pm.  Mark your calendar now!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/miwa-at-thousand-islands-festival/
LOCATION:Cocoa Beach Country Club Pool Pavilion\, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd\, Cocoa Beach\, FL\, 32931\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240219T211256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T211256Z
UID:317-1709463600-1709481600@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Fair Hosted by Garden Club by the Sea (MIWA Hosted Butterfly Walks)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) booth at the Pollinator Fair. We will be hosting 2 butterfly walks\, led by Ed Perry. Butterfly Walks will leave from the MIWA booth at 12pm and 2pm (no advance registration required\, just show up). Our booth will have educational merchandise for sales and pollinator resource guides including information on bees\, butterflies\, bats and other pollinators. \nAbout Our Butterfly Walk Guide (Ed Perry)\nEd Perry retired after a 31-year career as a Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his twenty-four-year-old daughter. Ed is a Florida native that graduated from the University of Florida. In his retired life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida. \nPollinator Fair Event Details\nThe “Garden Club by the Sea” is presenting a free\, family friendly “Pollinator Fair” Sunday\, March 3 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Nance Park in Indialantic. Come experience the world of pollinators and interact with birds\, bees\, bats\, butterflies and plants that support our local ecosystem. There will be: \n\nJazzy Music\nInteractive children’s crafts\nFood Trucks\nVendors\nMaster Gardeners to answer your questions\nPlants for purchase and MUCH MORE!\n\nSo mark your calendars for Sunday\, March 3 and we guarantee you will leave this event a Nurturer of Nature!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/pollinator-fair-hosted-by-garden-club-by-the-sea-miwa-hosted-butterfly-walks/
LOCATION:James H Nance Park\, 201 N Miramar Ave\, Indialantic\, FL\, 32903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240222T151403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T151403Z
UID:323-1709370000-1709485200@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:MIWA at Grant Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Merritt Island Wildlife Association will have a booth at the 2024 Grant Seafood Festival on Sat March 2 (9am – 7pm) and Sun March 3\, 2024\, (9am-5pm). Come visit and bring a friend.  We will have merchandise for sale from our own Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/miwa-at-grant-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Grant Seafood Festival\, 4580 1st Street\, Grant\, FL\, 32949\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T074527
CREATED:20240219T210634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T210634Z
UID:310-1709226000-1709236800@miwarefuge.org
SUMMARY:Leap Into Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse Viera
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Leap Year with Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) at Texas Roadhouse Viera between 5 to 8pm\, February 29\, 2024. \nBe part of Dine to Donate by mentioning MIWA to your server and dropping your dining receipt in the basket as you exit. The restaurant will donate 10% of all food purchases to help us preserve wetlands\, salt marsh\, and other vital habitat at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. \nCommemorate Leap Year with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. Dine with a purpose to help protect reptiles\, amphibians\, birds\, and other species who call the Refuge home. \nMerritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 for the protection of migratory birds.  Consisting of 140\,000 acres\, the refuge provides a wide variety of habitats: coastal dunes\, saltwater marshes\, managed impoundments\, scrub\, pine flatwoods\, and hardwood hammocks. These habitats provide habitat for more than 1\,500 species of plants and animals and 14 federally listed species.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/leap-into-dine-to-donate-at-texas-roadhouse-viera/
LOCATION:Texas Roadhouse\, 1975 Viera Blvd\, Rockledge\, FL\, 32955\, United States
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