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Dear Friend of Wildlife,
Thank you for your interest in the conservation and wildife protection efforts taking place within the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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 "Ding' Days" Photo Contest
July 15 marks the opening of the 25th Annual "Ding" Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest.
The contest, sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS) is held in conjunction with "Ding" Darling Days, Oct. 14-20, 2012, which honors the birthday of Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, one of the foremost conservationists in American history and the driving force behind the eponymous J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
To Learn More about the photography contest CLICK HERE
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William Fischer of Hinsdale, Ill., took first place in the 2011 "Ding" Darling photo contest for his Eastern Screech Owl. |
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Doc Ford's leads "Ding" Days sponsorship
Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille for the fifth consecutive year has donated $5,000 to "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) for its 2012 "Ding" Darling Days birding and eco-festival, which will draw nearly 8,000 visitors to J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge the week of Oct. 14-20.
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Wildlife Sightings
Week ending June 26, 2012
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2nd place winner in 2011 "Ding" Photography contest, Ken Jager of Sanibel |
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It will take you to a document to explain how to find the correct tide charts. Tide times are shown in Eastern Standard Time (est); so during periods of Daylight Savings Time, you will need to ADD one hour. | | | |
As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, DDWS works to support J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's mission of conservation, wildlife and habitat protection, research, and public education.
Thank you for your interest!
Sincerely,
Birgit Vertesch
"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society
"Ding" on the Wing composed by Chelle Koster Walton |
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 Opening to benefit 'Ding'
By purchasing a $10 ticket to the opening of the new Fort Myers West Marine flagship store on July 19, 2012, you can support "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS) and the Refuge.
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One hundred percent of ticket proceeds goes to DDWS to help conservatio
efforts within the Refuge.
For every "Ding" ticket used at the "Cruising for a Cause" event on July 19, West Marine will donate an additional $2 to DDWS. |
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 Refuge Summer Help
Six Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) students and one YCC group leader reported for work this month at "Ding" Darling Refuge. They will stay on until school starts again in August.
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The YCC crew, front: Jeremy Mathisen, Brandon Hotaling, and Jen DeLater. Back: Mallory Beltman, Daniel Schrank, and Jackson Herold. (Not pictured: Jeanette Polito) |
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Summer Intern Brynn Lipira |
In addition, Brynn Lipira from Fort Myers, a junior at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, studying aquatic and marine biology, fills the position of visitor services intern to assist Ranger Jeff Combs this summer with Education Center duties, volunteer management, and other responsibilities. READ MORE . . .
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YCC students at work cleaning up the entrance to Wildlife Drive |
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Click the Sun for a list of FREE Summer Programs at "Ding" |
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