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"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Newsletter
January 24
, 2019
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Click the logo to learn more about our 45/82 Society and leaving "Ding" Darling in your estate.
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TOMORROW: January 25
Lecture Travels to Alaska
Author of 12 children's and three adult nature books and contributor to
Arctic Wings: Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
, Debbie S. Miller will kick off the 2019
"Ding" Darling Friday Lecture series
on January 25 with two special presentations titled "Birds of Alaska -- from the Arctic to Prince William Sound" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Visitor & Education Center. Debbie's latest book,
A Wild Promise: Prince Island Sound
, explores a priceless natural gem: south central Alaska's READ MORE
Thank you to our 2019 lecture series sponsor!
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Please click the link below which will take you to a
"Take Action" button which will have a letter draft you are able to edit. Click that to have your voice heard about the government shutdown and its impact on our wildlife refuges and the employees who work to protect them.
The link will take you to a letter, which you can edit or write yourself to the President and members of Congress. Type in your zip code and it will pull those representing your area. With 567 National Wildlife Refuges around the country, your voice is important. Thank you for taking the time to be heard.
Click
HERE to have your voice heard.
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Welcome New Intern
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New visitors services intern Elizabeth Preciado
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Visitor services intern Elizabeth Preciado arrived recently to help the Refuge with staffing shortages this season, thanks to funding from the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. Elizabeth, a senior at the California State University of Sacramento, will graduate in May degreed in recreational parks tourism with a concentration
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Woodring 100th Anniversary Exhibition Opening
The public is welcome to view the free
Woodring 100th Anniversary Exhibition
now on display in the Visitor & Education Center Auditorium through March 25. Visit Sunday through Thursday (closed Fridays) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanks to our sponsors (see below) for making this possible.
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Woodring 100th Anniversary Exhibition
GOLD LEVEL
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Ralph & Jean Woodring
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SILVER LEVEL
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A page from Richard's waterfowl guide
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Friday, February 1: Richard Crossley Lecture
While working on
The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl
, Richard Crossley decided he needed to drive to the Arctic Ocean in northern Alaska from his home in Cape May, New Jersey. In his thick Yorkshire accent, with a sense of humor and a disdain for political correctness, Richard will talk about his 16,000-mile adventure during two free programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on February 1, part of the 2019 lecture series at the Refuge. An internationally acclaimed birder, photographer, and award-winning author of "The Crossley ID Guide" series, the Yorkshireman READ MORE
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Go Wild for 'Ding' Registration: 50 Spots Remain
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Sculptor "Feather Jim" Sprankle works on the Osprey Feather Pin to be sold, along with membership in the Sprankle Feather Club and its benefits, in live auction.
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Registration for the seventh annual fundraiser for the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society on
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
, at the Sanibel Community House, is filling fast. This year's
Go Wild for "Ding" - Call of the Osprey
theme continues a series of bird-themed events to benefit the birds, other wildlife, land acquisition, and conservation and education efforts at the READ MORE
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CALL OF THE WILD SPONSORS
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DEFENDER LEVEL SPONSORS
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To become a sponsor call Dot with the DDWS at 239.472.1100 ext. 239
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Optimist Donation
The Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club recently presented "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society with a check for $4,000, proceeds from its 2018 Sanibel Jazz & Blues Festival held in November. A huge THANKS! for the club's hard work presenting this annual fundraiser, which benefits island organizations.
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At the Refuge Nature Store
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A "mug shot" of Doris Hardy, Refuge volunteer and DDWS immediate past president, who bought the first stoneware mug at the store.
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Stoneware Mugs
Our newest logo mugs come from Deneen Pottery, a family company based in Minnesota that has been making mugs since 1972. Each is hand-thrown on a potter's wheel so, while similar, no two are exactly alike. They are kiln fired at over 2100 degrees Fahrenheit, so they are dishwasher-, oven-, freezer-, and microwave-safe. The two colors we selected remind us of the Refuge's Blue Goose and glorious Sanibel sunsets.
Stop in and pick up your mugs today. Or contact Store Manager
Ann-Marie Wildman
at 239-472-1100 ext. 241 for more information about mail-ordering these and other
featured products.
Don't forget about the Valentine's Day Package at "Ding" which features a fun and beautiful Heart Mary Frances Purse and other gifts which will delight your loved one(s) for February 14.
Remember, members of "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society receive a 10% discount at the Nature Store. Profits from all Nature Store sales go directly to the Refuge for educational programs and wildlife research.
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3 Easy Ways to Give
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Sign up for the Amazon Smile program to designate a portion of your Amazon.com purchases as a donation to the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society.
Click
here
and search "ding darling" to designate us as your charity. Then, every time you wish to make an Amazon purchase, log into
http://smile.amazon.com
rather than the regular Amazon site. Amazon will donate 0.05% of your purchase directly to DDWS to benefit the Refuge. (Prices for items on smile.amazon.com are the same as on Amazon.com.)
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Text DING to 50555 to make a quick $10 donation.
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Visit our
Facebook page
and click on the DONATE button to make a contribution in any amount.
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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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Images courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Location
: American Samoa (12 islands totaling 24 acres)
Totemic Fauna
: Green Turtle, Masked Booby, Faisua (giant clam)
Visitor's Tip: The refuge is closed to public visitation to prevent introduction of non-native pests.
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Green Sea Turtle |
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In each issue of "Ding" of the Wing, we share a quick tip on how you can turn your lifestyle greener. For more information on being environmentally aware, visit our
Bring Your Own Cup
Did you know that the average American once used 500 paper cups a year? Replacing your single-use paper, plastic, or Styrofoam cups with a reusable cup or mug can have a huge impact. Try keeping a cup in your bag, at the office, or in your car so you always have one around. Most coffee shops offer a discount for bringing your own cup. Click here [link to Nature Store article] to see the newest reusable coffee mugs in our Refuge Nature Store.
Doing Our Part to Reduce Plastic
 "Ding" Darling is committed to and has led the way on the islands in reducing the single-use plastic products that plague our planet and threaten wildlife. Thanks to DDWS' efforts, we have eliminated plastic shopping bags and one-time-use plastic water bottles in the Refuge Nature Store and at Tarpon Bay Explorers' gift shop. In recent years, the Refuge has also installed a filtered water refill station and DDWS has transitioned to compostable plates, cups, and flatware for event use. We have a no-straws policy.
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Click
HERE to see this week's wildlife sightings
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Thank you to Rebecca Clemens for this photo from the Refuge. The Mangrove Cuckoo the other day at the Calusa Shell Mound Trail
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Photo by Bob Panozzo of a Roseate Spoonbill at "Ding" Darling |
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o see more wildlife photos 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 Development Officer,
Sierra Hoisington, for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters.
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Clyde Butcher Photography Exhibition - November 12, 2019-February 6, 2020
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These are just snapshots of some of the things taking place at your Wildlife Refuge. Please check our
website to learn more!
Sincerely,
"Ding" On The Wing composed by Chelle Koster Walton. Designed by Christopher Gutierrez & April Boehnen.
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