November, 2015 — Free Public Programs
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Please call 321-861-5601 to make reservations.
Beginning Birding Bus Tour at 9 am
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species. Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free. Cash or check only please. Free loaner binoculars and field guides are available.
Sunday: 11/29
Monday: 11/30
Visitor Center Boardwalk Tours at 1 pm
Take a guided walk along a 1/4 mile boardwalk trail that travels through three habitats to learn about the animals, plants and management of the area. Boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations and for information.
Monday: 11/30
Waterfowl Hunt
Waterfowl hunting is permitted only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years day during the season. The 2015-2016 season is November 21-29 and December 12-January 31. Hunting occurs in most areas of the refuge from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 pm. Hunting is prohibited on Black Point Wildlife Drive. For more hunting information visit www.myfwc.com/hunting
Brevard Watercolor Society Exhibit
Visitor Center Auditorium - December through January
Enjoy the nature-based watercolor artwork of local artists. View this exhibit in visitor center auditorium during regular operating hours.
December, 2015 — Free Public Programs
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Please call 321-861-5601 to make reservations.
Beginning Birding Bus Tour at 9 am
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species. Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free. Cash or check only please. Free loaner binoculars and field guides are available.
Sundays: 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, & 12/27
Mondays: 12/7, 12/21, & 12/28
Thursdays: 12/3, 12/17 & 12/31
Saturdays: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 & 12/26
American Bald Eagle Program
Wednesday, December 2 at 1 pm
Enjoy a photo presentation about the American Bald Eagle and learn about the life history of this magnificent bird. Call 321-861-5601 reservations.
Butterfly Survey-Volunteers Needed
Saturday, December 5 at 9 am
Participate in a butterfly survey with volunteers and refuge staff to identify butterflies and collect important data for the University of Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network. No experience necessary. Survey will involve walking along designated trails and fields to view butterflies. Recommended: Bring water, snacks, insect repellent and wear closed shoes and long pants. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations.
Visitor Center Boardwalk Tour
Mondays, December 7, 21 & 28 at 1 pm
Take a guided walk along a 1/4 mile boardwalk that travels through three habitats to learn about the animals and plants of the area. Boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations and for information.
Pine Flatwoods Hike
Friday, December 11 at 9 am
Take a guided walk along a one mile loop trail that travels through pine flatwood habitat and learn about the wildlife, plants, and management of the area. Recommended: Wear closed sturdy shoes, long pants, and bring insect repellent and drinking water. Please meet at the visitor center and call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
All about Alligators
Thursdays, December 17 & 31 at 1 pm
Learn about the natural history of this intriguing reptile by watching a photo presentation and handling gator bio-facts. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Duck I.D. Presentation & Caravan Tour
Saturday, December 19 at 10 am
Learn to identify a variety ducks by viewing a photo presentation and then follow a guide in your own vehicle to observe them in the wild. A hand held radio will be provided for each vehicle for the tour. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations. Loaner binoculars and field guides available.
Florida Panther Program
Mondays, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 2 pm
Learn about the endangered Florida Panther through a photo presentation. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn how you can help protect and preserve your natural resources. Start here at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/merritt_island. Consider volunteering or joining The Merritt Island Wildlife Association, http://www.merrittislandwildlifeassociation.org
Adopt a Trail...Shore...Spot...Road Program
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is proud to announce a new program to help reduce and control litter. Individuals, families, civic groups, clubs, school groups and businesses are invited to participate. The program is patterned after the National Adopt a Road program. Areas open for adoption include interior roads, shorelines, trails and spots such as boat launches and Refuge entrances. Participating members of the program will commit to three litter clean ups per year in their adopted area. Adopting organizations will get a recognition sign posted at their site. Please join us in keeping your refuge clean. Please call Ranger Nancy Corona at 321-861-0668 for more information.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov/southeast. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usfwssoutheast, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/usfws, and download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.
Please call Ranger Nancy Corona at 321-861-0668 for more information.
Please call 321-861-5601 for information. The Visitor Center is located on SR 402, 5 miles east of U.S. 1 in Titusville.
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For more information, please contact us at:
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Ranger, Nancy Corona
P.O. Box 2683
Titusville, Florida 32781
321-861-0668
Email: Nancy_Corona@fws.gov
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
On March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an Executive Order creating Pelican Island as the country's first national wildlife refuge. Roosevelt went on to establish an additional 54 national wildlife refuges during his two terms and set historic conservation values for America. These values have grown into a system, which today, consists of 562 National Wildlife Refuges on more than 150 million acres of America's most important wildlife habitat. As part of its mission, the Service manages 562 national wildlife refuges and other units of the Refuge System covering 150 million acres. These areas comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System, the world's largest collection of lands and waters set aside specifically for fish and wildlife.
The majority of these lands, 77 million acres are in Alaska, while 54 million acres are part of three marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean. The remaining acres are spread across the other 49 states and several United States territories. In addition to refuges, the Service manages thousands of small wetlands, 38 wetland management districts, 70 national fish hatcheries, 65 fishery resource offices, and 81 ecological services field stations.
The Service enforces federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat, and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Aid program that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies.
About The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
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