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Courtesy Post: Enchanting Spider Stories: Tracks and Treats Halloween
October 31, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Courtesy Post: This event is being hosted by Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA) – Friends Group of Merritt Island NWR and features our own Dee Fairbanks-Simpson!
**Enchanting Spider Stories: Tracks and Treats Halloween** 🐾 🍬🎃🌿
**Author Meet-n-Greet and Book Signing**
**Embark on an enticing Halloween experience filled with light-hearted storytelling from a rhyming book about spiders!** Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world as we come together for a delightful daytime event designed for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Unleash your imagination as we share tales that spin webs of fascination and curiosity.
**Come dressed in your favorite nature-inspired costume or attire to add to the fun.** Don’t have a costume? Not a worry, as you can also enter our door prize drawing and Halloween contest by bringing a plushie stuffed toy, photo or reading book featuring your favorite Florida wildlife. Attire such as hats, jewelry, and t-shirts with native species including gopher tortoises, alligators, Florida scrub jay, bobcats and any bird or plant that visits or resides at the Refuge counts as a costume. Participates of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. Follow the animal tracks to uncover special surprises in our Gift Shoppe and earn Halloween treats. Join in this unique, nature-style Halloween experience that will be as informative as it is enjoyable.
**Author Meet-n-Greet and Book Signing** 🕷️
Enjoy poetry reading by Dee Fairbanks-Simpson, author of *Rhyming Guide to Spiders*, as she shares stories, laughter, and a bit of background behind her spider research. Purchase Dee’s book at a spooky special Halloween day only price and get your personalized autographed copy.
**Date: October 31st Time: 12 – 2pm**
**Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge**
**Visitor Center Auditorium**
**1987 Scrub Jay Way**
**Titusville FL 32782**
Register to secure your spot and help us ensure we have enough treats for all attendees!
Questions? Please call MIWA office at 321-861-2377 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
