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SUMMARY:I've Got an App for that Bird!
DESCRIPTION:Location: Dixie Crossroads (Refuge Room)\, 1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL 32796 \nhttps://bit.ly/birdingskills \n 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 David Simpson) will share tips on how to leverage technology to enrich your birding knowledge. This hands-on session delves into the features\, benefits\, and best uses of three popular birding apps: \n\nCornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID: Learn how to identify birds using field marks captured in images with AI enhanced recognition. Improve your Birding by Ear skills by leveraging automated sound ID.\neBird: Discover how to keep a detailed life list\, contribute to community science\, and explore bird sighting hotspots worldwide.\nSibley’s Field Guide App: Master the art of field identification using detailed illustrations and field marks.\n\nThis workshop combines interactive demonstrations\, hands-on app exploration\, and group discussions to ensure participants gain practical skills and confidence in using these tools for birding. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder looking to enhance your tech-savvy birding skills\, this session is for you! \nFormat: \n\nOverview of APP’s\nScenario based examples to apply your learning\nQ&A and group discussion on choosing the right app for your needs\nOptional field practice following the workshop. Instructors will announce the field location at the start of the session.\n\nBring your smartphone or tablet for the full experience. Let technology take your birdwatching to the next level! \nRegister here. \nLogistics: Workshop participants will order their lunch upon arrival and eat while the instructors are presenting. Each participant will pay for their own lunch.  Please download the Merlin and eBird APP’s prior to the workshop. Please bring your smartphone or tablet and charging cable.  Guest wi-fi will be available.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/ive-got-an-app-for-that-bird/
LOCATION:Dixie Crossroads\, 1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Point Wildlife Drive Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays\, Feb 6- Mar 29\, 2025\n  \n\n\nBlack Point Wildlife Drive Bus Tour\nCost: $10 per person ($5 for America The Beautiful passholders and Merritt Island Wildlife Association members)\nCheck-In: Arrive at 9:40am to check in and pay at the Merritt Island NWR Contact Station trailer (look for Pink Flamingo statues).\nBoarding the Bus: After checking in\, please drive to Parrish Park (across the street from the Contact Station) to park and board the bus.\nQuestions: Call our welcome center at 321-861-0669 (Tues to Sat from 8am to 4pm) \nPick a Date and Register Here \nHop aboard our Nature Bus Tour to take in the beauty of local wildlife from the comfort of your seat. Your Naturalist guide will share background about Merritt Island NWR while providing highlights about wildlife seen along the journey. The Refuge is home to many species of migratory birds along with year round residents that include freshwater frogs\, turtles\, alligators\, and armadillos. Every day is different\, and you never know what you might see on Black Point Wildlife Drive because ‘wild’ is literally in the name.\nLogistics: The bus will make a stop for a restroom break approximately 1.25 hours into the tour. Our bus has limited accessibility; unfortunately\, the bus is not equipped for wheelchairs\, however we have space for walkers and canes. The tour includes use of loaner binoculars and wildlife identification resource guides. \n\n\n 
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/black-point-wildlife-drive-bus-tour/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T153000
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SUMMARY:Fascinating Freshwater Mussels
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Bivalves: Mussel Propagation and Recovery \nLake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge\, DeLeon Spring\, FL \nCost: Free (limited to 24 participants) \nhttps://bit.ly/freshwatermussels \nFreshwater 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 are vital to aquatic ecosystems as filter feeders and indicators of water quality. Tony Brady\, Acting Project Leader at the US FWS Welaka National Fish Hatchery and co-author of Freshwater Mussel Propagation for Restoration\, will share challenges facing freshwater mussel populations and efforts being taken restore these vital organisms to their natural habitats. \nThis program will delve into the fascinating biology and ecology of freshwater mussels. Whether you’re a conservation professional\, a student\, or simply a nature enthusiast\, this program offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of freshwater mussels and enhance your appreciation for their importance. \nFollowing the classroom program\, the group will be invited to join a hike on the Refuge. The trail for the hike will be chosen based on weather conditions.  Register here. \nLogistics: \nWhat to bring: Refillable water bottle\, sun protection\, and insect repellent. Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended for the Field Trip portion of the program. \nWhat’s provided: professional instruction\, water refill station\, snacks\, and door prizes. \nLogistics/Accessibility: Please meet at the classroom location (this is not the address Google/Apple Maps will take you to. It is a special access gate to park directly in front of the classroom). Classroom address: 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs FL 32130. Please park in the limestone loop off to the right just past the building\, along the roadway (without blocking traffic)\, or in the staff parking area (just past the loop on the lefthand side). There is a handicap parking spot available in the classroom building. The classroom portion of the program is handicap accessible. \nThe Field Trip portion of the program will be on natural trails with roots and uneven surfaces. Restrooms are located inside the classroom and at the Nature Center/HQ building. There is a pit toilet near the trailhead. Depending on sightings the walking distance will vary (approximately .75 to 1.5 miles). The Nature Center will be open for workshop attendees to explore after the program. The Nature Center is located at: Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge\, 2045 Mud Lake Road\, DeLeon Spring\, FL 32130
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/fascinating-freshwater-mussels/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom\, 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T160000
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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 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 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\, Feb 11th\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-7/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Tanzania: Home to the World’s Greatest Overland Animal Migration
DESCRIPTION: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. Africa is a dream destination in every sense; it is home to remarkable wild animals and astonishing scenic beauty. \nTanzania’s Bird list exceeds 1\,000 species (31 endemics) including: Marabou Stork\, Gray Crowned-Crane\, African Spoonbill\, Secretarybird\, Kori Bustard\, Lilac-breasted Roller\, Decken’s Hornbill and Hartlaub’s Turaco. \nEnjoy a photographic journey to the national parks\, reserves\, and wetlands of Africa through the lens of a local. Africa tops the bucket list for many wildlife enthusiasts and conservation curious travelers. \nFree\, but Kindly Register Here
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/discover-tanzania-home-to-the-worlds-greatest-overland-animal-migration/
LOCATION:Dixie Crossroads\, 1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl of Merritt Island NWR
DESCRIPTION:Dixie Crossroads (Refuge Room)\,\n1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL 32796 \nhttps://bit.ly/waterfowlminwr \nCost: $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. \nMerritt Island NWR is an important migration and wintering site for many species of waterfowl.  Come learn about the ducks\, geese\, and other swimming birds that use the refuge for part or all of the year.  Dee and David Simpson will share their pictures and give you tips and tricks on identification\, and help you learn more about how waterfowl utilize the Refuge and its many wetland habitats. Afterward\, we will visit some sites to put into practice some of what you learned in class. \nRegister here.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/waterfowl-of-merritt-island-nwr/
LOCATION:Dixie Crossroads\, 1475 Garden St\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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SUMMARY:Florida Scrub Jay and Wildlife Festival
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URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/florida-scrub-jay-and-wildlife-festival/
LOCATION:Lyonia Environmental Center\, 2150 Eustace Ave\, Deltona\, FL\, 32725
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000
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SUMMARY:Burrow Buddies: Discovering the World of Gopher Tortoises
DESCRIPTION:Gopher Tortoise Education Day!  \nLake Woodruff NWR\, DeLeon Springs\, FL \nCalling 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. \nDid you know? Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is home to many Gopher Tortoises and other protected wildlife. Stop by our interactive education stations to explore cool tortoise facts and learn about the creatures that share their burrows! \n🔍 Gopher Tortoise Explorer Passport\nVisit each station to collect stamps in your Explorer Passport. Complete your journey and earn a chance to win a prize! \n🌿 Hands-on Fun for All Ages!\nGet up close with nature through hands-on activities and discover what makes Gopher Tortoises so important to our environment. Whether you’re a young explorer or a curious adult\, there’s something for everyone! \nDon’t miss this exciting day of learning\, adventure\, and fun!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/burrow-buddies-discovering-the-world-of-gopher-tortoises/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center\, 2045 Mud Lake Road\, Deleon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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