Raffle Prize drawings at 5pm and 6pm Crave conservation with a brew? Join us for Lager for Loggerheads! This fun event at Playalinda Brewery Hardware Store will raise a glass to loggerhead shrikes and loggerheads turtles. Learn about these fascinating creatures and the importance of habitat preservation through engaging hands-on activities. Participate in...
Cuban tree frogs, rock agamas, and curly tailed lizards, oh my! See these species up close and in real life and learn how each species came to Florida, their habitats, life spans, and how each affect the ecosystems they live in, here in Florida.
Planteo and Fungiette - a science tale about accepting differences and cooperating to survive. Enjoy learning about a special friendship between a plant and a fungi. Come meet Jennnifer Penello, author of Planteo and Fungiette, a naturalist's tale of how Planteo, a growing flower, and Fungiette, a developing mushroom, resolve a rivalry between plants and fungi...
Merritt Island Wildlife Association has been selected as a Community Bag Program Nonprofit Partner! Our organization will receive $1 for each $2.99 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of July 2024 at: 1564 Harrison Street, Titusville FL. Even if this is not your regular grocery store, everyone can always use a sustainable, reusable shopping bag,...
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join us for Bags and Brekkie, a unique morning event that combines community spirit with a love for wildlife and natural spaces. We'll kick things off at Winn-Dixie Titusville (Harrison St location) where you can purchase a reusable Community Bag and join our photo op. Winn-Dixie will donate $1 to MIWA...
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Florida's butterflies on our guided walk! Learn basic identification during our short indoor program highlighting features and differences between skippers, swallowtails, hairstreaks, and whites/yellows. Gain knowledge about the captivating lifecycle of a butterfly, exploring the journey from an egg to majestic adult. The education session will include photographs...
Calling all curious minds! School is about to begin and what better way to start the new school year than learning outdoors! Join us for Gopher Tortoise Education Day to learn all about your special little neighbors, the gopher tortoises, and what makes them heroes in their habitats. We’ll also learn what it means for...
Join Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) and Eaton Worms to learn about the benefits of using organic worms for composting and beneficial food for wildlife. Discover how to create a natural fertilizer that grows vibrant fruits, vegetables and plants. Worms are also nutritious snacks for many wildlife species and a prime bait for attracting fish. In...
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Florida's butterflies on our guided walk! Learn basic identification during our short indoor program highlighting features and differences between skippers, swallowtails, hairstreaks, and whites/yellows. Gain knowledge about the captivating lifecycle of a butterfly, exploring the journey from an egg to majestic adult. The education session will include photographs...
Gather some friends for dinner, pickup a take home meal or enjoy a delicious piece of pie. On August 20th 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 order...
Unleash your inner artist and support the Merritt Island Wildlife Association Join us at Space Coast Ceramics for a "Painting with a Purpose" event to support the Merritt Island Wildlife Association. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun and creative outlet, this event is for you. No artistic experience is necessary....
Please join us to learn about the shorebirds that visit our area and the wonderful species that call Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge home! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium to discover what makes these species unique. The presentation will be followed by an adventure out to Black Point Wildlife Drive to observe and identify...
