Beginning Birding Driving Tour—Saturdays, May 1 and May 22 at 9 am. A Fee of $3.00 per person, children under age 16 are free. Cash or check accepted. Join a Refuge volunteer for a driving tour in the Refuge van to learn how to identify of birds and other wildlife of the Refuge. Call 321-861-0668 for reservations. All About Manatees- Saturday, May 1 and May 29 at 1 pm Learn all about manatees with Refuge Volunteers during a photo presentation and hands on manatee artifacts. Call 321-861-0668 for reservations. Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the Refuge Saturday, May 8 Birding Hike and Driving Tour -Saturday, May 8 at 9 am Take a easy hike along Oak Hammock Trail, followed by a driving tour in the Refuge Van. Call 321-861-0668 for information and Reservations. Birding for Kids -Saturday, May 8 at 1 pm Learn about birds and bird watching and make a Bird Feeder. 321-861-5601 for information and to make reservations. Junior Birder Discovery Pack Available at Visitor Center: Mon.—Fri., 8 am to 3 pm and Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm.Check out the Jr. Birder Back Pack at the Refuge Visitor Center which includes bird field guides, binoculars and a Junior Birder Activity Booklet for ages Upon completion, children receive a Refuge pin. Roseate Spoonbills Presentation-Thursday, May 20 at 1 pm Learn about the natural history of the beautiful and unusual bird through a photo presentation. Call 321-861-5601 for information and to make reservations. |
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is a non-profit organization. |