# Event Details - **Event Name**: Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us on our annual excursion to Merritt Island!About this EventThis event is limited to twelve (12) participants (not including trip leaders). SJRA members will be given preference for the limited spaces.Sue Killeen will lead this fantastic field trip to see numerous species of ducks and wading birds, scrub jays, hawks and eagles, and songbirds. Binoculars, scopes, and cameras are highly recommended.This field trip is sure to be one of the highlights of the year! You may want to go down to Merritt Island the night before in order to be bright-eyed and ready to bird the first thing in the morning! If you want to meet us for dinner, contact Amy Koch, president@stjohnsaudubon.com.Meet at the Publix in St. Johns Plaza (3275 Garden St.) at 7:30 AM sharp.We will discuss carpooling into the Refuge at the Publix parking lot, or will caravan. We will have walkie-talkies as we drive from place to place within the Refuge to view birds.Pack a lunch and plenty of water. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring bug spray and sunscreen in case you need it.We may find a place for coffee/beer afterwards to recount our day before everyone heads home!FEE: $5 per car for Wildpoint DriveLOST?: Call 202-251 2017 (Amy)We encourage you to consider joining the SJRA. You can join for as little as $15/year, which will can help us continue and expand our work. To join the SJRA, follow this link: https://stjohnsaudubon.com/membership/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/titusville/explore-florida-merritt-island-nwr/100001968874376260 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Titusville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge/Publix Parking Lot - **lat**: 28.6174947 - **long**: -80.8431848 - **full address**: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge/Publix Parking Lot, St. Johns Plaza, Titusville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3a423eac698ea2f9723245eef6fd0fb576bc428e5c6820abaa9e6efd190222c9-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd6d6d9-gmir.jpg?v=1763436754 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR being held? - **A:** Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge/Publix Parking Lot, St. Johns Plaza, Titusville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR? - **A:** Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR is organized by St. Johns County Audubon. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Explore Florida: Merritt Island NWR is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Titusville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Help us celebrate and protect it!We encourage you to consider joining the SJCA. You can join for as little as $15/year, which helps us continue and expand our work. To join the SJCA, follow this link: https://stjohnsaudubon.com/membership/• We generally host a number of bird walks and field trips throughout our season for our members and the general public. However, due to the Covid pandemic, we are organizing bird walks and field trips carefully this year and putting into place new protocols to protect our participants. Participation in our walks and field trips is currently limited to 20 people or less, depending on the event. SJCA members will have a priority when there is limited space for a specific event.• Beginning birders are particularly welcome at our events! The advanced birders who lead these events enjoy helping others learn about the habitats, songs, and lives of birds and how we can protect their habitats. • We also engage in waterways cleanups on a regular basis, which is a wonderful way to be on the water and see birds (as well as help clean our waterways of debris).• We support two Christmas Bird Counts, EagleWatch, Climate Watch, and the Florida Shorebird Alliance to protect nesting shorebirds. Check out our website: www.stjohnsaudubon.com. Also \"Like\" us on Facebook page! We look forward to meeting you!" } ] } ] ```