The Fish and Wildlife Service holds a Trash Bash clean-up for the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge every second Saturday, October through April. Please join MINWR staff and volunteers for the December Trash Bash. Check-in will begin at West Gator Creek Kiosk located at the entrance of the Refuge when crossing over Max Brewer Memorial...
Mysteries of Mycology Walk Join us for a guided exploration into the fascinating world of wild mushrooms! This field-based program invites participants to discover the diversity of fungi found in natural habitats and learn how to identify them through their unique features, forms, and ecological roles. Led by the founder of the Florida Mycological Society,...
’Tis the Season! Nature Journaling for Adults As we prepare for the upcoming arrival of winter, we invite you to join us for a program where we will practice nature journaling skills that can help us explore “phenology”—the changing of the seasons. In this beginner-friendly lesson, participants will learn some fun facts about Florida phenology,...
Thanks to all who have supported MIWA through visits, meals and takeaway at Village Inn. Village Inn gives 10% back to MIWA for all purchases made from 4-9pm on December 16, our final night for 2025. If you can't make it in for a meal, order takeaway and enjoy at home; every little bit helps!
Join us for Holiday Art with Heart for a hands-on painting session where participants will apply color and creativity to hand-carved bird and butterfly balsa-wood ornaments. Each guest will paint beautifully handcrafted ornaments designed by a Women of the Cloud Forest fair-trade artisan. Painting kits are just $10 each and available in limited quantities. During...
Join us for a festive evening of after-hours holiday shopping at our Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop on December 18, 2025, from 4:00–6:30 PM. We’re keeping the doors open late so you can browse our nature-inspired gifts, puzzles, books, and wildlife-themed treasures at your leisure—perfect for finding something special while supporting conservation. The night will feature...
Discover the thrill of archery in this open, beginner-friendly session—no experience required! Participants will learn the basics and take their first shots using equipment we provide. Whether you’ve never held a bow or are just curious to see what you can do, come give it a go and let your inner archer take aim at...
Discover the thrill of archery in this open, beginner-friendly session—no experience required! Participants will learn the basics and take their first shots using equipment we provide. Whether you’ve never held a bow or are just curious to see what you can do, come give it a go and let your inner archer take aim at...
Please join us for a private eco-buggy tour of the breathtaking habitats including pine flatwoods, wetlands, and oak hammocks at D. Ranch Preserve. Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, Conservation Florida purchased this 476-acre preserve to permanently protect its diverse landscapes and native wildlife. D Ranch Preserve is now open with 3.5...
Join us for the first Dine to Donate of 2026. Village Inn generously donates 10% of all proceeds (dine-in and carry-out) from 4pm - 8pm, to MIWA.
Scoop up some fun at Culver’s Titusville! During this sweet fundraiser, MIWA Board Members and volunteers will join the Culver’s crew as greeters, food runners, and dining room helpers—while also sharing exciting conservation stories from the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge complex. To sweeten the deal, Culver’s will contribute a progressive donation based on total sales—the...
Aim, Cast, Explore: Spring Break Camp(ish) Outdoors is an interactive day camp experience where youth and their accompanying adult learn side by side. Each day includes hands-on instruction in fishing, archery, and wilderness exploration, building practical outdoor skills in a supportive setting. Families may choose individual days or participate in the entire week. Please note: this...
