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2012 "Ding" Days Sponsors |  | |
Thanks to our "Ding" Darling Days 2012 sponsors for making this event possible.
ROSEATE SPOONBILL: Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill. GREAT EGRET: Ocean's Reach Condominiums, The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market. GREAT BLUE HERON: Bailey's General Store, Caloosa Tent & Rental, Casa Ybel Resort, Island Sun, Jerry's Foods, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, Jim & Patty Sprankle, West Wind Inn. REDDISH EGRET: Mike & Terry Baldwin, Big Red Q Quickprint, Art & Susan Cassell, Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Florida Weekly,
SNOWY EGRET:Barefoot Charley's Painting; Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program(CHNEP), Congress Jewelers, Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Denny's, George & Wendy's Seafood Grille, Good Wheels, Grounds By Greenways, Gulf Breeze Cottages, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, Mast Family Culligan, Nave Plumbing, Over Easy Cafe, Panther Printing, Royal Shell Vacations, Sanibel Art & Frame, Anne & Jim Scott, She Sells Seashells, Winston & Barbara Spurgeon, Suncatchers' Dream, Thistle Lodge |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sep. 29, 2012
Kick the Bottle Kickoff/National Public Lands Day
Oct. 14-20, 2012
"Ding" Darling Days
Oct. 20, 2012
New Ramp Archway Unveiling
Nov.13, 2012
Marvelous Manatees Exhibit Unveiling (Sponsored by WCIND)
Nov. 24, 2012
Refuge Nature Store "Holly Day"
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Meet Duck Stamp Artist "Rock Star" Joe Hautman |
 | | Joe Hautman's winning 2011 painting has been made into the 2012-2013 Federal Duck Stamp. |
Joe Hautman's earliest experience as a professional artist came after he won his first Federal Duck Stamp (FDS) contest in 1991. Although he had never sold a painting, he suddenly found himself visiting President George H. Bush in the Oval Office, and Receiving honors for his artistic achievements.
After that, the Minnesota native went on to win the national 2002 competition and 2007 75th Federal Duck Stamp contest which was held on Sanibel Island. Last year, his acrylic portrait of a single wood duck won to become the national 2012-2013 FDS, #4 for the 57-year-old artisit.
Joe will make a special appearance at the Refuge during "Ding" Darling Days READ MORE |
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Refuge Nature Store Spotlight |  2012 Holiday Cards They're here! Don't wait to pick up this year's Refuge Holiday Cards. They sell out fast! This year's 18-card sets feature six different stunning Refuge bird portraits. Order yours today by calling 239-472-1100 ext. 241 or emailing Bookstore . Click here to see all six photos and inside message. |
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'Ding' Darling Days Highlight
Happy 30th Birthday
"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society! |
 | | A new, welcoming archway on the ramp to "Ding" Darling Education Center will debut as part of DDWS' 30th anniversary festivities at "Ding" Days. |
Each issue, we will highlight one event during "Ding" Darling Days, Oct. 14-20. Here's this week's:
Saturday, Oct. 20 FREE CONSERVATION ART DAY
11am Ramp Archway Ribbon Cutting and 30th Birthday Cake for "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. Education Center. The archway was made possible with a grant from the AWC Foundation.
Click here for a complete schedule of "Ding" Days Activities |
Wildlife Sightings Week ending September 11, 2012 | |
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Photo courtesy of USFWS |
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Kick the Bottle |  Get Ready to Kick the Bottle
Stay tuned for details of this earth-loving "kickoff" during National Public Lands Day, when admission to Wildlife Drive is FREE all day long. |
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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,
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