Events

Hosted by Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Brevard Discovery Garden Enjoy learning about pollinator habitat and local butterfly species in the comfort of the air conditioned auditorium.  Following the presentations the group will visit the Brevard Discovery Garden for a guided walk to look for butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalis.   Introduction to Butterfly Identification by...

Join us for this two-part program as we explore the clam restoration strategy contributing to filtering the future of the Indian River Lagoon. The first part of the program will be conducted at Whitney Laboratory in St. Augustine. Whitney Laboratory along with its partners are working to restore clam populations in the Indian River Lagoon...

Colors of the Wild: Crafting with Nature’s Palette Presented by: Amy from Tiny Worlds Farm Find the beauty in nature for your creative side with native and common Florida plants for vibrant pigments. We’ll examine plants and their sources, learn basic pigment processing for making botanical inks and watercolors, and experiment with plant pigments to...

Join Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Playalinda Brewery for an incredible insect themed night to benefit the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge complex. Cheers to conservation! Celebrate the debut of ‘Insects and IPA’ craft brew adorned with a custom label featuring native Florida insects. UCF Bug Closet Assistant Curator, Collection of Arthropods, Robin Marquez, will...

Please note:  If the Government Shutdown has not ended by Oct 31, this event will move to Dixie Crossroads restaurant in Titusville, FL. Discover Nature with iNaturalist, a community science app, connecting people with nature and contributing valuable wildlife data. Workshop Highlights Learn the iNaturalist App Purpose, features, and community science benefits Key differences between...

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Please join us as we welcome keynote speaker Professor Gordon Patterson who will bring to life the fascinating stories and history captured in his book Mosquito Wars. Professor Patterson will explore the intriguing conservation connection between mosquitoes and preservation of natural spaces. The event will feature a silent auction and raffles, with proceeds...

Get out of the kitchen and join Merritt Island National Wildlife Association for a delicious meal and dessert, while supporting your Refuge.  Culver's will donate a percentage of all sales back to MIWA, so the more you eat, the more we earn.  Invite your friends and family to dine at Culver's on Veteran's Day.  Thank...

Join us for our Florida Black Bear program offering an engaging, hands-on learning experience where participants can explore artifacts such as pelts and skulls while discovering the vital role these animals play in Florida’s ecosystems. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to coexist safely with bears, including strategies to prevent conflicts in neighborhoods, campsites,...

FLORIDA’S SNAKES: CORALS & COACHWHIPS, INDIGOS & SCARLETS, PIT VIPERS & PYTHONS Florida is famous for its diversity of reptiles, and since the 1980s John Serrao has been photographing and documenting them, from the panhandle’s ravines to the central scrub and highland ridge to the Everglades. This presentation features more than 35 of Florida’s snakes,...

The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is very thankful for our amazing partnership with Village Inn and their generous Dine to Donate fundraisers.  Step away from your Thanksgiving prep and join us for a delicious meal on Tuesday November 25.  And be sure to pick-up a few tasty pies to impress your holiday guests.  All purchases...

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...