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"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Newsletter
April 13, 2017
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Eastern Kingbird
Photo by Diane Doran
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TOMORROW, April 14 Final Lecture
Charles Sobczak, author of
Alligators, Sharks, & Panthers: Deadly Encounters with Florida's Top Predator - Man
, will be presenting two programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, April 14, as the finale to the 2017 "Ding" Darling Lecture Series at the Refuge. Charlie's PowerPoint presentation will examine man's complex and often strained relationship with the planet's other top predators. It explores recent and historical fatal attacks on humans in Florida and how these have influenced our perception of wildlife here and READ MORE
Thanks to our 2017 Lecture Series Sponsor
Lecture Seating Policy:
Seating for all lectures in the Visitor & Education Center Auditorium is limited and available on a first-come basis. 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.
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| Osprey - Photo by Al Hoffacker |
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At 10 a.m., families can hear a reading of the book One Tiny Turtle
and fashion nature crafts out of recycled materials.
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FREE
Earth Day at the Refuge
Bike or hike Wildlife Drive for free, see a free film, and take advantage of free programs at this year's Earth Day at the Refuge on
Saturday,
April 22, 2017
. We will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Earth Day with activities that include an earth-friendly Family Story & Crafts, free Gators & Crocs and Birding the Refuge programs, and the appearance of Bagzilla READ MORE
FREE! Reusable bags made from recycled water bottles to the first 50
people who arrive to our Earth Day activities starting at 10 a.m. in the Visitor & Education Center Classroom
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Tarpon Tourney Sponsors Spotlight
 As 100% of the purse goes to
awards, we raise money from this fundraiser for the
Refuge
silent
auction. For
information on becoming a sponsor or auction donor
,
please contact Executive Director Birgie Miller
by email or phone
(239-292-0566
).
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6th Annual "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament
TITLE SPONSOR:
PREMIER SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Mark & Gretchen Banks
GOLD SPONSORS:
SILVER SPONSORS:
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AT THE REFUGE NATURE STORE
Gift-buying is the bees' knees at the Refuge Nature Store, where one whole exhibit displays the cute and practical in bee products. Gifts range from beeswax candles ($8.75 and up) to royal jelly soap ($14.50), baby booties ($7.99), cheese pick sets ($28), and artist-painted plates ($24).
Remember, proceeds from all Nature Store sales go directly to the Refuge for educational programs and wildlife research.
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Yappy Hour to Benefit Refuge
Tips to "Barktenders" (and DDWS staffers) Sarah Lathrop and Carrie Alexander will benefit the Refuge at Island Paws' end-of-season Yappy Hour on Sanibel Island Friday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your furry friend, and come sip, sniff, and mingle. There will be free beer and wine, goodie bags, samples, and dog treats. The Refuge welcomes dogs with responsible owners who use a 6-foot leash and pick up after their pets. Thanks to Island Paws for this contribution to Refuge efforts.
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In each issue of "Ding" on the Wing, we showcase one of more than 560 refuges in the U.S.A.
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Photos courtesy of USFWS |
Location
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More than 19.5 million acres in western Alaska
Totemic Fauna
:
Spectacled Eider, Emperor Goose, and Snowshoe Hare
Fun for the Family
:
Float trips arranged through charters and guide services are the most popular recreational activity.
Visitor's Tip
:
Be aware that there is no infrastructure on the refuge outside of
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| A Tricolored Heron and an American Alligator bask in the evening sun at the Bailey Tract - photo courtesy of Paula Koval |
T
o see more wildlife photos like this one, click on our social media links:
If
you have taken any beautiful, interesting,
or just plain goofy photos taken at the Refuge, send them to Philanthropic Coordinator,
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 Chelle Koster Walton. Designed by Emily Koval and Sierra Hoisington
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