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SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Education Day
DESCRIPTION: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 a species to be endangered and why protected land is so important. \nMeet amazing ambassador animals from the Florida Wildlife Hospital\, including a real gopher tortoise! This exciting event will be a fun-filled adventure for kids of all ages. Learn why these fascinating creatures are important to our environment and discover the secrets of their underground homes – the burrows! \nRanger Anna will kick off the morning by sharing why the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to many gopher tortoises and other protected wildlife species. Get up close with the Florida Wildlife Hospital ambassadors to see the features that help them dig their underground ‘condos’ that provide shelter for many other species. \nWe will have a supply drive collection box if you want to donate an item to help with the care of the Florida Wildlife Hospital patients. For a list of items needed\, visit https://floridawildlifehospital.org/wishlist/ \nBecome a Junior Gopher Tortoise Guru \nThroughout the Gopher Tortoise Education Day\, we’ll have fun activities about these amazing reptiles. Learn fun facts to answer questions and participate in our education stations to earn points towards prizes.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/gopher-tortoise-education-day/
LOCATION:Sendler Education Outpost\, North SR3\, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge\, FL
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SUMMARY:Wonders of Worms Workshop for Adults
DESCRIPTION: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 this workshop\, you will become familiarized with wormcasting\, also known as vermicast\, and the process of producing natural fertilizers. Each participant will receive a vermicomposting kit. Following the workshop\, the Rotary Park Naturalists will lead us on tour of their native plant and pollinator gardens. A few lucky participants will get to conduct live worm releases in the garden and provide some snacks for the ambassador animals. \nWorms are the key to creating healthy soil production. Did you know wormcastings: \n\nContain over 200 million beneficial bacteria.\nAre rich in nutrients\, make great fertilizer\, and are a natural pest repellent.\nAre Lagoon Friendly due to low nutrient level.\n\nThe Eaton Worms team will have their entire product line for sale during the event with special discounts for workshop attendees. All the supplies necessary for a DIY composter will be available to purchase along with lots of extra worms if you want to buy more for your kit\, to donate as food for the education ambassador animals at the nature center\, or to release into the native plant garden. \nLogistics \nDate/Time:  Saturday\, Aug 17 from 9am to 11am \nLocation: Rotary Park Nature Center\, 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy\, Merritt Island\, FL 32952 \nCost: $15 per person (MIWA Members will receive bonus worms) \nAdult Learning Level: Workshop content and format is designed for individuals 16 years of age and older. \nAdvanced registration and payment is required to pre-order worm kits (click here) \n 
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/wonders-of-worms-workshop-for-adults/
LOCATION:Rotary Park Nature Center\, 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32952
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SUMMARY:Summer Series Butterfly Walk (August 2024\, Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area)
DESCRIPTION: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 of butterflies commonly seen in our area along with some tips on how to enjoy butterfly watching. \n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, we will visit the native plant gardens to look for butterflies and their host plants. We’ll enjoy a bit of the outdoors before returning into the cool A/C to discover about native plants a pollinator habitat.\nNo prior knowledge or skill are required. All ages welcome. We will have field guides\, butterfly checklists\, and other resources available to enhance your enjoyment of the gardens. \nAbout our instructor (Ed Perry):\nEd Perry retired after serving 31-years as a Park Ranger at Sebastian Inlet State Park. He enjoys fishing\, butterfly gardening\, growing & grafting tropical fruit trees\, beachcombing (for sea-beans!)\, tropical fish aquaria\, wildlife photography\, and sharing life with his daughter Gayle. Ed is a Florida native who graduated from the University of Florida in 1988. In his retirement life he became interested in being involved in butterfly counts and protecting tracts of native\, wild lands within our beautiful state of Florida.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/summer-series-butterfly-walk-august-2024-sams-house-at-pine-island-conservation-area/
LOCATION:Sams House\, Pine Island\, 6195 N. Tropical Trail\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate: Village Inn Titusville
DESCRIPTION: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 takeout\, your support will make a positive impact. Gather your friends and family for a night of fun and philanthropy! \nDine to Donate\nTuesday\, August 20\nDine In or Get Takeaway\nAnytime Between 4p to 9pm\nVillage Inn\n2925 S Washington Ave\nTitusville\, FL 32780
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/dine-to-donate-village-inn-titusville/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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SUMMARY:Painting with a Purpose at Space Coast Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner artist and support the Merritt Island Wildlife Association\nJoin 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. Gather with fellow nature enthusiasts to create\, connect\, and contribute to preserving our local wildlife. Your brushstrokes will not only adorn the pottery as your canvas\, but will also help protect habitats used by the wildlife at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.\nThe evening will kick off with shopping the studio’s selection of pottery pieces. Create your unique design on the pottery you’ve purchased using a palette of colors from the studio glazes. Your ceramic art will be fired in the kiln and ready for pickup approximately 1 week after our event.\nSpace Coast Ceramics will donate 10% of the sales from the event to Merritt Island Wildlife Association.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/painting-with-a-purpose-at-space-coast-ceramics/
LOCATION:Space Coast Ceramics\, 326 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, United States
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