Special Programs & Activities

Brevard Nature Alliance is partnering with Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department and the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program to offer special programs and activities during the 16th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival. These special activities will help to spotlight community area parks and sanctuaries throughout the county. All Children must be accompanied by an adult - closed toed shoes are encouraged- bring water, sunscreen and snacks.

We encourage families and visitors to take advantage of these specially planned activities and participate in getting to know Park locations for year-round fun and educational opportunities.

Note: Register with the contact listed for each of these special activities.

Little Hatchlings "Migration Station"

Jan. 24, 10:00am-12:00pm; Limited to 10 registrants (ages 2-5); Free

Meet at Barrier Island Center.

Heidi Grooms, Sanctuary Steward

Call 321-723-3556 to make your reservation by Jan. 22. Learn about bird migration and take a hike to look for bird food and resting places. Then use your creative skills to make a migration station for birds to stop off and have a bite to eat.

Interpretive Canoe Trip

Jan. 25, 9:30am-11:30am & 1:00pm-3:00pm; Limited to 20 registrants per trip; $15

Meet at Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach.

Susan Boorse, Envir. Program Supervisor, Brevard Co. Parks & Rec.

You must pre-register for this event by calling 321-455-1385.
NOTE: Must be at least 4 years old and accompanied by parent. How about an interpretive canoe trip in the Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach? Tours will launch from Ramp Road Park In Cocoa Beach.

Owl Program

Jan. 24, 6:30pm-7:30pm; Limited to 85 registrants; $2

Meet at Mims/Scottsmoor Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims.

Susan Boorse, Envir. Program Supervisor, Brevard Co. Parks & Rec.

Call 321-455-1385 to register. Bring the family to learn about these fascinating birds.

Owl Program

Jan. 28, 3:00pm-4:00pm; Limited to 80 registrants; $2

Meet at Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Avenue, Port St. John.

Susan Boorse, Envir. Program Supervisor, Brevard Co. Parks & Rec.

Call 321-455-1385 for information and to register. Bring the family and learn about these fascinating birds.

Nocturnal Nature Hike

Jan. 25, 6:30pm-TBD; Limited 20 registrants; Free

Meet at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary.

Joe Swingle and Sarah Kraum, Naturalists, Brevard Co. EELs Program and Mike Knight, Brevard Co. EELs Program Manager

Call 321-264-5185 for information and registration. Whoooo... is ready for a nocturnal adventure at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary? Join Naturalists on a night of discovery and exploration. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, bug spray and flashlight.

Gopher Tortoises

Jan. 26, 11:00am-12:30pm; Limited to 20 registrants; Free

Meet at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary.

Joe Swingle and Sarah Kraum, Naturalists, Brevard Co. EELs Program and Becky Bolt, Senior Biologist (IHA)

Call 321-264-5185 for information and registration. Many species of plants and animals in Florida rely on gopher tortoises in one way or another and so do many Floridians!

Habitats

Jan. 23, 10:00am-12:00pm; Limited to 25 registrants; $4

Meet at Erna Nixon Sanctuary.

Amanda Sloterbeck, Envir. Program Supervisor, Brevard Co. Parks & Rec.

Call 321-952-4525 for information and registration. This program begins at Erna Nixon Park in the pavilion with a presentation regarding basic habitat types and what makes up a healthy habitat. Following the presentation there will be a boardwalk tour and a meet and greet with our animals.

Owls

Jan. 24, 10:00am-12:00pm; Limited to 25 registrants; $4

Meet at Erna Nixon Sanctuary.

Amanda Sloterbeck, Envir. Program Supervisor, Brevard Co. Parks & Rec

Call 321-952-4525 for information and registration. This program is about Florida's native owls. There will be a power point presentation followed by Owl pellet dissection, a boardwalk tour and a meet and greet with our animals.

Making Tracks: How to Read & Interpret Wildlife Signs

Jan. 25, 8:00am-10:00am; Limited to 20 registrants; Free

Meet at Fox Lake Sanctuary.

Andrea C. Chestnut, Program Coordinator and Shari Blissett-Clark (Friends of the Enchanted Forest) and Bill Thompson III (Birdwatcher's Digest)

Call 321-264-5058 for info and registration. This early morning hike at the Fox Lake Sanctuary will focus on finding and interpreting the signs left on the trails by wildlife at the sanctuary. This hike is "easy" and is suitable for older children accompanied by their parents.

Intro to Kayaking for kids

Jan. 26, 10:00am-TBD; No limit (ages 9-14, accompanied by a parent); $20

Meet at Fox Lake Sanctuary.

Andrea C. Chestnut, Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Mahan and Capt. Ron Thorstad (A Day Away Kayak Tours)

Pre-registration required at 321-268-2655 or www.ADayAwayKayakTours.com
The calm and shallow waters of Fox Lake Park are ideal for giving children their first introduction to kayaking. Instruction and all equipment are provided.