Location: Dixie Crossroads (Refuge Room), 1475 Garden St, Titusville, FL 32796 https://bit.ly/birdingskills Explore the exciting world of bird identification with the help of the latest technology. Our I've Got an App for That Bird! workshop is tailored for adult learners (ages 16+). Professional birding guides and consultants, David Simpson and Dee Fairbanks Simpson (Birding with...
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb 6- Mar 29, 2025 Black Point Wildlife Drive Bus Tour Cost: $10 per person ($5 for America The Beautiful passholders and Merritt Island Wildlife Association members) Check-In: Arrive at 9:40am to check in and pay at the Merritt Island NWR Contact Station trailer (look for Pink Flamingo statues). Boarding the Bus: After...
Bringing Back the Bivalves: Mussel Propagation and Recovery Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, DeLeon Spring, FL Cost: Free (limited to 24 participants) https://bit.ly/freshwatermussels Freshwater mussels, often called the "hidden gems" of aquatic ecosystems, play a critical role in maintaining water quality and biodiversity. Florida is home to a diverse array of native freshwater mussels, which...
Gather some friends for dinner, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On February 11, 2025, 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...
Holbrook Travel and Merritt Island Wildlife Association invite you to join us for an evening of discovery about the dream destination of Tanzania, Africa. Our special guest Lucas Mhina will share insights into his important work with schools, the Land of Nature Camp, his current projects, and of course the unforgettable experience of visiting Tanzania....
Dixie Crossroads (Refuge Room), 1475 Garden St, Titusville, FL 32796 https://bit.ly/waterfowlminwr Cost: $15 (includes Cornell Labs Waterfowl ID Series Set of 3 Folding Guides. Retail value $24). Participants will pay for their own lunch. Limited to 24 participants. Register here. Merritt Island NWR is an important migration and wintering site for many species of waterfowl....
Gopher Tortoise Education Day! Lake Woodruff NWR, DeLeon Springs, FL Calling all nature explorers! Join us for a fun-filled day of adventure and discovery as we learn all about Gopher Tortoises! Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt, enjoy guided hikes through the Refuge, and uncover the secrets of these fascinating reptiles and their underground burrows....
Join us to explore the fascinating world of insects through hands-on experiences. This engaging event features two components: an insect pinning workshop, where nature enthusiasts will learn the art and science behind preparing specimens for scientific collections, and a live insect bioblitz in a native plant garden. Participants will observe and document local insect species...
It’s winter in Florida. Everywhere you look there are birds. Sandpipers on the beach, herons along the river, mockingbirds in the yard. Have you ever noticed a bird that has taken you by surprise? Have you ever wondered what that bird is? If you have, then you are a bird watcher. You might have taken...
Gather some friends for dinner, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, 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...
Join Will Johnson, regional eBird reviewer for Brevard, Volusia, and Indian River counties, for an interactive and wide-ranging discussion on how to make the most of eBird for reporting and tracking your bird observations, exploring the bird life in your area, and contributing to impactful citizen science. In this session we will place particular emphasis...
