Friends of the Enchanted Forest, Inc.

06/18/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! If you have ANY questions about the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, please call the staff office at 321-264-5185.
To get ALL event notifications as soon as they are posted, please follow the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program FB Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/eelbrevard
You can also sign up for notifications from their website at
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram
Those are the only OFFICIAL sites for ALL EEL Program sanctuaries; there are no other pages for individual sanctuaries.

04/25/2026

We would like to thank MyMakerScape and BandBcandlesandsoaps for supporting us in such a thoughtful way.

Still need a Mother's Day gift? Book a Splat Lab session at MyMakerscape (211 Willard St, Cocoa Village) before April 25th, mention "Enchanted Forest" in your Notes to Seller, and we'll donate a portion to Friends of the Fun for mom + giving back to our community

04/15/2026

🌳What is BLOOMING in The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary right now?

💚 🐢 This one is a favorite snack for our Gopher Tortoise friends!
Stay tuned to find out the answer…

03/28/2026

It's that time of year!
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Earth Day Festival is ALMOST here!
https://www.facebook.com/events/908525824910824

03/17/2026

This training is split into two sessions, Sunday, March 22 and 29, from 10am-2pm. We ask that you attend both in order to become certified.
https://www.facebook.com/events/912412417842431
Please register here: https://EFSguidetraining.eventbrite.com

Send a message to learn more

03/16/2026

This hike is NOT for beginners!!
Please be advised that the interior of the forest contains heavy levels of mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1416926836506789

Send a message to learn more

02/02/2026

Check out some of this week’s activities!

*Enchanted Forest Sanctuary (444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville)
🚶🏼‍♀️Sunday, February 8 – Guided Hike 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Enjoy a 45-minute guided hike. Please bring a hat, water, and closed toe walking shoes. Registration required, no later than the day before hike.
Please enroll here: https://bit.ly/4sIhyCr

Interested in other events and programs? Check out the full calendars below:
https://www.facebook.com/eelbrevard/events

https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

Check out some of this week’s activities at our Education Centers below! 👇

*Enchanted Forest Sanctuary (444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville)
🚶🏼‍♀️Sunday, February 8 – Guided Hike 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Enjoy a 45-minute guided hike. Please bring a hat, water, and closed toe walking shoes. Registration required, no later than the day before hike. Please enroll here: https://bit.ly/4sIhyCr

*Sams House at Pine Island (6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island)
🏡Saturday, February 7 – Pioneer Day! 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Family-friendly activities and events include historic encampments, educational exhibits, guided historic cemetery tours, live music, crafts and farmer’s market vendors, guided trail hikes, children’s crafts and games, a petting farm, food trucks, and kettle corn. Don't miss the 11:00 AM Pioneer Parade!

*Barrier Island Center (8385 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach)
🐜Saturday, February 7 – Bugs & Beach Night Exploration. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a presentation from UCF graduate student Ethan Wright, ID insects drawn to a light screen, and go on a UV night hike from dune to lagoon. Please enroll: bit.ly/4k4dA36

Interested in other events and programming? Check out our calendars below:
https://www.facebook.com/eelbrevard/events
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

01/14/2026

The Gift Shoppe is OPEN today!
Be sure to stop in and say "hey!"

12/23/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! If you have ANY questions about the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, please call the staff office at 321-264-5185.
To get ALL event notifications as soon as they are posted, please follow the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program FB Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/eelbrevard
You can also sign up for notifications from their website at
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram
Those are the only OFFICIAL sites for ALL EEL Program sanctuaries, there are no other pages for individual sanctuaries.

10/26/2025

Have you visited all three of our Education Centers? There is always something new to explore... Swing by this weekend and say hi!

, 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville
* October 19, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Forest Fun Day! Stop by and learn about one of Brevard’s cutest nocturnal residents, through our grab-and go educational activities, and take-home crafts.
* October 19, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM: Guided Hike! Please bring a hat, water, and closed toe walking shoes. Registration required no later than the day before hike. https://forms.gle/yDqyN3NKMmpHwAwv6

, 6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
*October 18, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Bird Walk! Join the Naturalist Staff of Sams House as we look and listen for birds around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome.
* October 19, 10:00 AM to 4:00 AM: Scavenger Hunt! Stop by the 1875 cabin house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.

, 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach
* October 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Sea Turtle 101 & Beach Clean-up! Come learn about our local sea turtles and how you can aid in their conservation. Then take action and help rid sea turtle nesting habitat of marine debris. Participation prizes for kids while they last. Sign up: https://seaturtle101oct2025.eventbrite.com
*October 19, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Critter Feeding! Observe our charismatic critters and interesting invertebrates having their lunch at the Barrier Island Center. You may witness the adorable diamond back terrapins taking a walk as well, if the weather permits.