Events

Dive Into Florida Sea Turtle Education Day! Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the incredible sea turtles that nest on Florida’s beaches. Learn how to identify Green, Loggerhead,...

Join us for a special celebration as we reveal the gender of Astor, our Swallow-tailed Kite being tracked by satellite to help scientists better understand this remarkable species. Through DNA...

Beat the heat and join us for a three-in-one unique program about Florida geology, native sandhills habitat, and a bit of space related science. Founded in 1958, the Gillespie Museum...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...