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SUMMARY:Fall into Conservation Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nPlease join us as we welcome keynote speaker Professor Gordon Patterson who will bring to life the fascinating stories and history captured in his book Mosquito Wars. Professor Patterson will explore the intriguing conservation connection between mosquitoes and preservation of natural spaces. The event will feature a silent auction and raffles\, with proceeds directly supporting environmental education programs\, community outreach\, and conservation actions. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served as guests enjoy an early evening by the river—an ideal setting to relax\, connect\, and share conversation with fellow nature enthusiasts. \nAbout Merritt Island Wildlife Association \nThe Merritt Island Wildlife Association inspires community stewardship by advocating for wildlife\, advancing conservation education\, and expanding outreach that supports the Merritt Island and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuges. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nKeynote Speaker: Professor Gordon Patterson \nGordon M. Patterson is a Professor of History at Florida Tech\, where he has taught since 1981. In addition to his work at Florida Tech\, he has served as a Vector Historian with the Rutgers University Center for Vector Biology. Before coming to Florida\, he lectured at the University of Maryland. Dr. Patterson holds graduate degrees from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University. \nHis teaching and research have taken him around the world\, including work in Europe and China\, visiting professorships in Korea and Japan\, and field research in Malaysia and Indonesia. \nProfessor Patterson is the author of The Mosquito Wars: A History of Mosquito Control in Florida and The Mosquito Crusades: A History of the American Anti-Mosquito Movement from the Reed Commission to the First Earth Day. \nItinerary \n4:00 – 4:30pm     Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with the river view and silent auction browsing \n4:30 – 5:15pm     Keynote Presentation followed by book signing \n5:15 – 5:45pm    Dessert\, raffle drawings\, social time\, silent auction close out \n5:45 – 6:00pm    Merritt Island Wildlife Association highlights and sponsor recognition
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/fall-into-conservation-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Brevard Veterans Memorial Center\, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32952\, United States
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SUMMARY:Culver's Custard for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Get out of the kitchen and join Merritt Island National Wildlife Association for a delicious meal and dessert\, while supporting your Refuge.  Culver’s will donate a percentage of all sales back to MIWA\, so the more you eat\, the more we earn.  Invite your friends and family to dine at Culver’s on Veteran’s Day.  Thank you to all who have served our country!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/culvers-custard-for-conservation/
LOCATION:Culver’s Restaurant\, Titusville\, FL\, 2855 Cheney Highway\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bear Aware: Living with Florida’s Wild Neighbor (note date change)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Florida Black Bear program offering an engaging\, hands-on learning experience where participants can explore artifacts such as pelts and skulls while discovering the vital role these animals play in Florida’s ecosystems. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to coexist safely with bears\, including strategies to prevent conflicts in neighborhoods\, campsites\, and recreational areas. Through education and awareness\, the program fosters respect for wildlife and encourages stewardship of Florida’s natural heritage. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn about Florida black bears’ biology\, habitat\, and conservation challenges.\nSee and touch real bear artifacts\, including pelts and skulls.\nDiscover practical tips to reduce bear encounters\, such as securing trash and storing food properly.\nFamily friendly event to learn fun facts from FWC Bear Biologists and representatives from the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/bear-aware-living-with-floridas-wild-neighbor/
LOCATION:Rinker Environmental Learning Center at Stetson University\, 230 E Michigan Ave\, Deland\, FL\, 32724\, United States
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SUMMARY:FLORIDA’S SNAKES: CORALS & COACHWHIPS\, INDIGOS & SCARLETS\, PIT VIPERS & PYTHONS
DESCRIPTION:FLORIDA’S SNAKES: CORALS & COACHWHIPS\, INDIGOS & SCARLETS\, PIT VIPERS & PYTHONS \nFlorida is famous for its diversity of reptiles\, and since the 1980s John Serrao has been photographing and documenting them\, from the panhandle’s ravines to the central scrub and highland ridge to the Everglades. \nThis presentation features more than 35 of Florida’s snakes\, including all 6 venomous species. It includes amazing photos of the largest indigo snake documented in Volusia country in at least 40 years (found by John in 2013) as well as snakes ranging from 6 to 7 feet\, coachwhips and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes\, to 8-inch crowned snakes. John not only shows how to identify these beautiful animals but also their important roles as predators in Florida’s ecosystems. \nThe program will encourage participants to see snakes in a new light—valuing their role in nature and recognizing the need to preserve the expansive habitats vital to their future. \nAbout the Presenter: \nJohn Serrao received his M.S. degree with an emphasis on entomology from Cornell University and has been a professional Naturalist\, writer\, photographer\, and tour leader since the 1970s. He has written 7 books about wildlife and natural history\, and created dozens of Self-Guided Nature Trails Booklets. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/floridas-snakes-corals-coachwhips-indigos-scarlets-pit-vipers-pythons/
LOCATION:Rinker Environmental Learning Center at Stetson University\, 230 E Michigan Ave\, Deland\, FL\, 32724\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thankful for Village Inn
DESCRIPTION:The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is very thankful for our amazing partnership with Village Inn and their generous Dine to Donate fundraisers.  Step away from your Thanksgiving prep and join us for a delicious meal on Tuesday November 25.  And be sure to pick-up a few tasty pies to impress your holiday guests.  All purchases from 4-9pm will benefit MIWA.
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/thankful-for-village-inn/
LOCATION:Village Inn Titusville\, 2925 S Washington Ave\, Titusville\, FL\, 32780\, United States
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