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"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Newsletter
January 14, 2016
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| Bobcat Photo by France Paulsen |
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| Cardinal Photo by Penny Corely |
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Another chapter in the Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling story will unfold on
Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the free sneak preview of the film
Darling Is Back at
1 p.m. in the "Ding" Darling Visitor & Education Center. The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society is co-hosting
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Have you had an awesome Refuge experience? Please share it on TripAdvisor.com. Here's a five-star review from a fan who visited this month.
"Get up close and personal with birds and gators! Highly recommend renting a bike, bringing binoculars, and breezing along the fantastic route through the refuge. Tremendous birding is a delight and up close gator viewing is the cherry on top. The interpretive center is very nice, the volunteers helpful, and the admission a bargain. Well worth the trip!" montanagirl2013, Conrad, Montana
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| Reddish Egret White Morph Photo by Al Hoffacker who currently has an exhibit within the "Ding"Darling Visitor & Education Center |
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Film Series: Wednesday, January 20
The Cove
The controversial film
The Cove
continues the fourth annual "Ding" Darling Wednesday Film Series on January 20, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor & Education Center. Academy Award winner for Best Documentary of 2009, the 96-minute film follows a group of activists as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, and shed light on a dark and deadly secret that is threatening the dolphin
Note: The film contains graphic scenes that may be inappropriate for
ch
ildren.
Many thanks to our 2016 Film Series Sponsor
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| Master Wood Sculptor Jim Spranke has carved a feather for this special drawing |
Special Chance Drawing
Only 150 Chances at $150 each
Grand Prize: Hand carved Sprankle Feather valued at more than $5,000.00 AND membership in the exclusive Feather Club (less than 50 members) which "flocks" together once a year.
Don't miss an opportunity to win one of three prizes in this special drawing. The drawing will be held at the February 23, 2016 Go Wild for Ding Event, but winners need not be present to claim their prizes.
DDWS is selling only 150 chances at $150 each, and they are going fast.
Click HERE to purchase your chance.
First prize is a hand-carved and -painted Reddish Egret feather and membership into the Sprankle Feather Club, named for the feather's sculptor and a well-loved island character. Other prizes include professional photographic and framed Reddish Egret portraits by Terry Baldwin and Al Hoffacker. Winners need not be present to claim their prizes.
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January 22 Lecture:
Cynthia Barnett - "Rain"
Cynthia Barnett's book
Rain: A Natural & Cultural History begins four
billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to today's storms of climate change
. The author will present two programs beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016, in the free "Ding" Darling Visitor & Education Center.
Rain
weaves together science-the true shape of a raindrop, the mysteries of frog and fish rains- with the human READ MORE.
Thank you to our 2016
Lecture Series Sponsors
&
Click Here
to view the season's lecture series schedule
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Last week's first lecture of the season played to a full house.
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Notice:
New Lecture Seating Policy
Seating for the lectures is limited and available on a first-come basis. Arrive one hour early to assure seating. Early arrivals can save one seat each and then may explore the Visitor & Education Center or Indigo Trail before the lecture starts. Saved seats must be filled 15 minutes before lecture time or risk reassigning. Thank you to everyone for your interest in the annual lecture series and for your cooperation.
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Attendance at the February 23, 2016 Go Wild for "Ding" - Dance of the Reddish Egret is by reservation o
nly. Tickets are $100 each and include an island-restaurants buffet, beer & wine, live music and auctions.
Click here for links to make reservations and/or purchase chances for the special drawing.
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Traders Store & Cafe' Protector Level
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Island Cinema
Protector Level Sponsor
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Defender Level:
Big Red Q Quickprint,
Cast About Charters
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Hightower Advisors Fort Myers
, Mike & Terry Baldwin, Doug & Sherry Gentry, Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc., Glen & Phyllis Gresham,
Gulf Coast Landscape Supply
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Queenie's Ice Cream,
Sanibel Sweet Shoppe
,
Vortex Optics
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Call Birgie Miller at 239.292.0566
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Urban Solar installs panels on Ken Burgener's Sanibel home. Photo credit: Ken Burgener.
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SanCap Solar Connect, an initiative designed by "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society to save local residents time and money on solar energy conversion through collective buying power, reports a strong interest in its program from island residents and businesses. "High participation levels promise to give us the ability to provide the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost," said John McCabe, chair of the SanCap Solar Connect advisory and implementation committees. "We've had close to 200 interested parties sign up
READ MORE
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Good-bye plastic and glass bottles, hello Corkcicle - now available at "Ding" Darling. Made of triple insulated stainless steel, this chic canteen keeps beverages cold for up to 25 hours or hot for 12. Vacuum sealed, the easy-to-grip bottle is perfect for cool winter and hot summer days in Southwest Florida.
The BPA- and lead-free Corkcicle also has a non-slip bottom and fits in most car cup holders. The Refuge Store carries the 16-ounce model ($27.95) in a variety of colors as well as the 25-ounce Vinnebago edition ($32.99), which can hold a standard bottle of wine - for beachgoers and boaters who don't want to hassle with glass and wine openers.
Email or call 239-472-1100 ext. 241 to order your Corkcicles today.
All proceeds from Nature Store purchases directly benefit conservation efforts at the Refuge.
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This Yellow-crowned Night Heron is ready to shake his booty for Go Wild for "Ding!" BIG thanks to Penny Corely for these fun photos!
If you have any beautiful, interesting, or just plain goofy photos taken at the Refuge, send them to Society intern
Carrie Alexander
for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters.
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These are just snapshots of some of the things taking place at your Wildlife Refuge. Please check our website at
www.dingdarlingsociety.org to learn more!
Sincerely,
"Ding" On The Wing composed by
Designed by Sarah Lathrop and interns Carrie Alexander and Anna Grubb
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