Refuge Nature Bus Tour

Saturdays, May 5, 19 and 26 at 9 am

Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour driving nature tour on the refuge. Space is limited for this driving tour. Bring water and insect repellant. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

Manatee Watch at Bairs Cove Boat Ramp

Every Wednesday in May, 1 - 5 pm

Join volunteers at the boat ramp to learn about and view wild manatees. For manatee viewing, please park in designated gravel lot located justbefore the paved parking lot to the boat ramp. Entrance fee applies if you park in the paved boat ramp lot. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations and for information.

Florida Panther Program

Mondays, May 7, 14, & 21 at 2 pm

Learn about the endangered Florida Panther through a photo presentation. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations.

All About Alligators

Thursday, May 24 at 1 pm

Once an endangered species, now a symbol of Florida. View a photo presentation and learn about this recovering species. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations.

All About Manatees

Wednesday, May 16 at 1pm

Learn all about manatees with a refuge volunteer by viewing a photo presentation a`nd hands on manatee artifacts.. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.

International Migratory Bird Day

Saturday, May 12

Events Call 321-861-5601 for reservations and information.

Bird Driving Tour at 9 am - Three hour bird tour in the refuge shuttle bus.

Make a Bird Feeder at 11-12 pm - Make a bird feeder from a 2 liter bottle.

Owls and Owl Pellets for Kids at 2 pm - Learn about Florida owls and dissect owl pellet to learn what they eat!

Free Migratory Bird Giveaways

Butterfly Presentation & Survey

Sunday, May 20 at 9 am

Volunteers and refuge staff will participate in a survey to identify butterflies in several habitats for the Butterfly Monitoring Network and the North American Butterfly Count. No experience necessary. Bring water, snack and insect repellant. Call 321-861-5601 for information and to make reservations.

Refuge Photography Club

Thursday, May 24 at 6 pm

Speaker to be announced. Please call 321-861-5601 for information and reservations. Jim's website is www.jimurbach.smugmug.com. For information or to be added to the mailing list contact volunteer Lucy Pruss at 321-508-6742 or Lucinda.Pruss@gmail.com

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.