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SUMMARY:Warbler Identification During Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and interactive Warbler Identification Workshop\, where we’ll focus on the warblers you’re most likely to encounter during Florida’s spring migration. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started\, this workshop will help sharpen your birding skills and improve your ability to identify these colorful\, fast-moving songbirds. \nLed by professional birding instructors\, Dee and David Simpson – Birding with David Simpson\, this workshop will cover key identification techniques\, including field marks\, behaviors\, and habitat preferences. Participants will also receive hands-on guidance in using an interactive Warbler ID guide\, a valuable tool designed to make identification easier in the field\, which includes 3-D models for comparison. \nFollowing the instructional session\, we’ll take what we’ve learned into the great outdoors with a guided birding hike. With expert guidance\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice spotting and identifying warblers in their natural habitat\, reinforcing newly learned skills while experiencing the excitement of spring migration firsthand. \nDon’t miss this chance to build confidence in warbler identification and enjoy a morning immersed in nature! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/warbler-identification-during-spring-migration/
LOCATION:Sams House\, Pine Island\, 6195 N. Tropical Trail\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
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SUMMARY:ARCI Swallow-Tailed Kite Program at Lake Woodruff NWR
DESCRIPTION:Annual Journey of the Swallow-tailed Kite:  Breeding Requirements\, Migration Route\, and Winter Destinations \nLearn about Avian Research and Conservation Institute’s (ARCI) latest research on Swallow-tailed Kites.  Find out what kites look for in a breeding territory\, how they are one of North America’s most social raptors\, and the challenges they face throughout the year as they migrate 10\,000 miles between their U. S. nesting areas and winter locations in South America. Find out how you can help ARCI help Swallow-tailed Kites. \nGina Kent\, Senior Conservation Scientist\, Avian Research and Conservation Institute \nwww.arcinst.org \nGina Kent has worked for the Avian Research and Conservation Institute since 2000. Whether conducting bird surveys from small planes\, boating around the Florida Keys\, or climbing up 100-foot tall trees\, Gina has worked with many Florida specialty birds including Swallow-tailed Kites\, Short-tailed Hawks\, Snail Kites\, Reddish Egrets\, White-crowned Pigeons\, Magnificent Frigatebirds and others.  She grew up in Wisconsin and went to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  She received her Masters at Georgia Southern University on the stopover ecology\, habitat associations\, and parasites of Swallow-tailed Kites.  She is currently ARCI’s Senior Conservation Scientist. \nLimited to 20 Participants REGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/arci-swallow-tailed-kite-program-at-lake-woodruff-nwr/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom\, 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Who Were the Mayaca?
DESCRIPTION:Brian Polk\, former manager of De Leon Springs State Park\, recently published a local history book titled\, Lost in History—The Mayaca—Native People of West Volusia County\, Florida.  The Mayaca lived exclusively in West Volusia County for over 2\,000 years.  Their culture extended along the St. Johns River from the south side of Lake George to the north side of Lake Monroe\, leaving the remnants of their society in burial mounds and middens.  Where did they come from?  How did they live?  Where were their villages?  Who were their allies and enemies?  What happened to them?  Brian’s program will answer these questions\, and it will explore many more topics. \nCopies of Brian’s book will be available for sale. Following the program\, the participants will have the opportunity to join a guided hike on the Mayaca trail. \nFrom 2005 until his retirement in 2018\, Brian lived and worked at the park\, one of the Mayaca sites.  Shortly after his arrival there he was determined to give the Mayaca the recognition they deserved and felt compelled to tell their story.  This book is the culmination of his quest.  It is endorsed by the Florida State Parks archaeologist\, the manager of DeBary Hall Historic Site\, and by Robert Sitler\, a retired Stetson history professor\, who stated that the book is a “groundbreaking text and is the only one of its kind since it includes virtually every reliable source.” \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/who-were-the-mayaca/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom\, 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for an Earth Day Scavenger Hunt on the Refuge.  Bring your friends and prepare to solve puzzles and learn more about our habitats and their species.  Puzzles can be picked up at the temporary contact station located at the entrance to West Gator Creek Road.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/earth-day-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:MINWR Temporary Contact Station (Trailer)\, West Gator Creek Road\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate Village Inn Titusville Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with fellow nature enthusiasts during our Dine to Donate Fundraiser. Dine in\, pick up takeaway\, or buy a pie to go. Village Inn will donate 10% of sales between 4pm to 9pm.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/dine-to-donate-village-inn-titusville-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the volunteers and staff at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for an Arbor Day Celebration at the Temporary Contact Station\, located at West Gator Creek Road.  We will learn about trees and the importance they play in Earth’s ecosystems through interactive education tables and games.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:MINWR Temporary Contact Station (Trailer)\, West Gator Creek Road\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bees\, Butterflies and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:The Brevard Backyard Beekeepers will be buzzing with activity at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Center in Cocoa to celebrate all pollinators.  The event is FREE to the public and is aimed to educate people of all ages about butterflies\, honeybees and the global importance of pollinating insects.  The event will feature:  demonstrations and lectures by Honeybee Experts\, Master Gardeners\, Conservationists and Holistic Health Practitioners; local crafts\, honey and hive products will be available for purchase. \n\nLearn how to help bees and other pollinators using Butterfly and Bee-Friendly\, Native Gardening Practices\nSpelling Bee for Elementary and Middle School Kids\nDiscover the Benefits of supporting all pollinators\nWatch a live honey extraction: fresh\, free local honey samples to take home!\nFood\, vendors\, children’s games and activities\nMerritt Island Wildlife Association Booth
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/bees-butterflies-and-blooms/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Bevard Extension Office\, 3695 Lake Drive\, Cocoa\, FL\, 32926\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Animals Living in Modern Times
DESCRIPTION:Discover how ancient creatures from prehistoric times\, unchanged by evolution since the age of dinosaurs\, continue to thrive today\, with some even found in your local environment. Participants gain insights into the resilience and adaptations of these “living fossils\,” fostering a deeper appreciation for Florida’s rich natural history. Following the classroom presentation\, there will be an interactive exploration of prehistoric-themed artifacts and a guided outdoor experience to connect the lessons with the natural world. \n  \nAbout the Presenter – Joan Ferrell  \nJoan is a Florida Master Naturalist Land Steward with a deep passion for the outdoors. Originally from Pennsylvania\, she has explored extensive sections of the Appalachian Trail. As both an author and co-author of outdoor guidebooks\, she shares her knowledge and experience with fellow nature enthusiasts. \nWith a diverse professional background\, Joan spent 20 years as an executive secretary\, 10 years as the publisher of an employment opportunity newspaper and the first website dedicated to horticulture employment\, and 5 years as a franchise trainer. These roles have equipped her with strong business acumen and leadership skills. \nHer extensive volunteer work includes over a decade with a ground search and rescue organization\, where she developed leadership\, survival\, and outdoor skills. She has also served as a Girl Scout leader and continues to contribute her time to organizations such as the Merritt Island Wildlife Association\, Volusia Green\, and Lyonia Environmental Center. Joan currently serves as the president of the Friends of the Volusia County Florida Master Naturalist Program chapter. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/prehistoric-animals-living-in-modern-times/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom\, 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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