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SUMMARY:Culver's Cuisine for Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo sweeten the deal\, Culver’s will contribute a progressive donation based on total sales—the higher the sales\, the greater the gift to conservation. It’s the perfect chance to try out their menu items including fish\, chicken\, salads and desserts while making a difference for local wildlife!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/culvers-custard-for-conservation-2/
LOCATION:Culver’s Restaurant\, Titusville\, FL\, 2855 Cheney Highway\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T143000
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SUMMARY:Aim\, Cast\, Explore: Spring Break Camp(ish) Outdoors
DESCRIPTION: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 is not a drop-off camp\, adults must remain onsite and engaged with their youth participant. All equipment and supplies will be provided. Open to youth ages 8 to 18. \nAim\, Cast\, Explore is made possible through the generous support of the Embraer Foundation\, whose commitment to youth development helps bring hands-on outdoor skills to life. \n· No drop-offs. Just discovery. \n· Different adventures\, every day. \n· Skills\, curiosity\, and the wild outdoors. \n· Where spring break meets the outdoors. \nREGISTER HERE–Free
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/aim-cast-explore-spring-break-campish-outdoors/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center\, 2045 Mud Lake Road\, Deleon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Manatee Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Manatee Education Day brings you up close to the biology and fun facts about the gentle residents of our coastal waters. Learn how manatees depend on healthy seagrass\, clean waterways\, and protected spaces including the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. \nDuring this event\, you’ll engage in hands-on learning\, dive into manatee trivia and interactive challenges\, and discover practical ways to steward local wildlife. \n\nMeet the Manatee Up Close (Scientifically Speaking!)\nDiscover what makes manatees true marine mammals through bite-sized biology\, surprising fun facts\, and kid-friendly explanations that don’t shy away from real science.\nHands-On Science Artifacts\nExamine a real manatee skull alongside detailed scientific illustration panels and life-size interpretive displays to explore anatomy\, adaptations\, and how structure supports a slow-moving\, plant-powered lifestyle. A rare chance to experience the science that usually stays behind the scenes.\nWild Manatee Watch\nStep onto our manatee observation deck for a chance to spot manatees in their natural habitat. Nature writes the schedule\, so sightings aren’t guaranteed\, but the experience is always is memorable.\n\nVisit each education station to complete your learning journey and earn a special manatee-themed giveaway as a thank-you for diving in! \nREGISTER HERE–Free
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/879/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T181542
CREATED:20260219T213738Z
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SUMMARY:Opossums and Pours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy social time with a side of science while learning about marsupial marvels at Opossums & Pours. Join us for an evening brewed for curious minds where biology meets a well-crafted beverage. \nMeet Blossom the Opossum\, ambassador from the Florida Wildlife Hospital. Explore the peculiar physiology of North America’s only marsupial\, from their prehensile tails to the science behind their famously theatrical “playing possum” performance.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/opossums-and-pours/
LOCATION:Playalinda Brewing Company\, 5220 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED--Strike Up Support for Wildlife: Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We apologize\, but we have to cancel the planned bowl-a-thon fundraiser.  We hope this hasn’t caused any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you at other MIWA and MINWR events! \nJoin us for a bowl-a-thon that brings our conservation community together for a shared cause. Form a team of up to six bowlers and enjoy an afternoon of connection\, laughter\, and friendly competition\, all while supporting wildlife and habitat protection. Every frame rolled helps fuel hands-on conservation efforts in our community\, so gather your team and let’s roll for the wild. \nEach registration includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental for up to 6 people. Don’t miss the 50/50 raffle and a chance to win a nature-themed raffle basket during the event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/strike-up-support-for-wildlife-bowl-a-thon-fundraiser/
LOCATION:River Lanes Family Entertainment Center\, 800 Cheney Highway\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
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SUMMARY:Diurnal to Nocturnal – Insects & Arachnids After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Insects & Arachnids After Dark\, an evening hands-on science field experience that starts with a guided walk along a nature trail at sunset in search of the small but remarkable creatures that come alive after dark. Using red-light flashlights and UV lights\, we’ll look for movement\, glowing clues\, eye shine\, web builders\, hunters\, and other nighttime behaviors while exploring how insects and arachnids are specially adapted for life in the dark. Along the way\, participants will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to notice the field marks and characteristics that help distinguish one species from another. \nThis program also invites you to be part of community science. As we document what we find\, participants will help observe\, describe\, and assist volunteers with recording species using iNaturalist\, contributing valuable sightings that can support wildlife knowledge and biodiversity tracking. \nAfter the trail walk\, we’ll gather in the classroom to examine and compare the species observed\, practice identification techniques\, and discuss the clues that help naturalists tell one arthropod from another. This field activity is made possible through a Special Use Permit to access the Refuge after closing time. \nField Trip Leader: Professor Candido Diaz\, Stetson University \nProfessor Diaz’s academic passion has always bounced between physics and biology. Ultimately\, he obtained a degree in Physics and Astronomy from Vassar College. He was lucky enough to conduct acoustics research during his undergrad but then found the call of biology too strong. Professor Diaz an Ecomechanist who travels into the field to study the material properties of the glue produced by rare spiders to capture moths. At heart\, Professor Diaz loves evolutionary specialist animals and the weird things they can do. These amazing spiders use a combination of strange web structures\, pheromones\, and a special silk glue to retain hard-to-catch prey. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/diurnal-to-nocturnal-insects-arachnids-after-dark/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center\, 2045 Mud Lake Road\, Deleon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Village Inn Dine to Donate
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, for our next Dine to Donate event at Village Inn in Titusville\, FL.  Village Inn generously donates to MIWA based on all purchases (dine-in and carry-out) from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/april-village-inn-dine-to-donate/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T233000
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SUMMARY:May Day for Pollinators: Butterflies & Nature in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of May Day with a morning dedicated to pollinators and the butterflies that bring our landscapes to life. Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or simply curious about what’s fluttering through your neighborhood\, this event offers a welcoming way to connect with the natural world. \nWe’ll begin with a short\, engaging program on Appreciating Butterflies\, highlighting species commonly found in our local area and introducing the broader groups that make butterfly identification both approachable and fun. You’ll leave with simple tips to help you recognize patterns\, behaviors\, and field marks—turning every future sighting into a small moment of discovery. \nAfter the program\, we’ll step outside for a guided Butterfly Walk along the nature trail behind the Visitor Center. Our walk includes a stop at the pollinator garden\, where one of our dedicated garden volunteers will share insights into native plants\, seasonal blooms\, and the role these habitats play in supporting butterflies and other pollinators. It’s a chance to see the connections between plants and wildlife in action. \nThe celebration continues inside the Nature Store with special pollinator-themed promotions\, featuring items like bee puppets\, insect-inspired mugs\, and native plant books. Guests can also enjoy door prizes and take part in opportunities to earn free plants\, including Milkweed for Members and our Going Native for Wildlife promotion—perfect for bringing a bit of pollinator habitat home with you. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/may-day-for-pollinators-butterflies-nature-in-bloom/
LOCATION:Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center\, 1987 Scrub Jay Way\, Titusville\, FL\, 32782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
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SUMMARY:Culver's Fundraiser in May
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 for our next fundraiser at Culver’s Restaurant in Titusville\, FL.  Culver’s generously donates to MIWA based on all sales from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Keep an eye out for MIWA volunteers delivering your food\, whether in the drive-through or in the dining room.  We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/culvers-fundraiser-in-may/
LOCATION:Culver’s Restaurant\, Titusville\, FL\, 2855 Cheney Highway\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
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CREATED:20260422T115914Z
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SUMMARY:May Village Inn Dine to Donate
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026\, for our next Dine to Donate event at Village Inn in Titusville\, FL.  Village Inn generously donates to MIWA based on all purchases (dine-in and carry-out) from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/may-village-inn-dine-to-donate/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000
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SUMMARY:June Village Inn Dine to Donate
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026\, for our next Dine to Donate event at Village Inn in Titusville\, FL.  Village Inn generously donates to MIWA based on all purchases (dine-in and carry-out) from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/june-village-inn-dine-to-donate/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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