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Birders Needed |  |
Michael Bradley, an assistant professor at Eastern Kentucky University, is conducting a research study to investigate the identity of serious and leisure birders and those participating in birding. He is looking for volunteers to take this
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New Pollinator Garden
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Thanks to Eagle Scout Nick Bettencourt and his mates from troop 117 for building the Refuge's new Pollinator Garden along Wildlife Drive. Stop by and count the butterflies and bees.
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2012 "Ding" Days Sponsors |  | |
Thanks to our "Ding" Darling Days 2012 sponsors for making this event possible.
SNOWY EGRET:Barefoot Charley's Painting; Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program(CHNEP), Congress Jewelers, Dan Hahn Custom Builders, George & Wendy's Seafood Grille, Good Wheels, Grounds By Greenways, Gulf Breeze Cottages, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, Island Therapy Center, 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
Oct. 14-20, 2012
"Ding" Darling Days
Nov. 9, 2012
Meet "Ding" Interns during a Sip & Shop at Sanibel's J.McLaughlin.
Nov.13, 2012
Marvelous Manatees Exhibit Unveiling. Sponsored by WCIND
Nov. 24, 2012
Refuge Nature Store "Holly Day"
Dec. 12, 2012
Refuge Nature Store "Holly Day"
Feb. 15, 2013
Cuckoo For "Ding" Trailgate Party
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Needed: Temporary Intern Housing |
 Former FEMA trailers house our interns throughout the year, but one of the trailers was recently removed because of mold. With seasonal interns arriving, we are now going to be short on bedrooms and need to find temporary housing for two of our female college-graduate interns for the months of January through March 2013. Please let us know if:
- you have an RV or trailer you aren't using and would be willing to allow the Refuge to use temporarily,
- or if you have decided not to come back for season and would be willing to have the two interns stay in your island home or condo,
- or if you have a connection with an RV or trailer company that would be willing to donate a floor model or used trade-in for a tax deduction.
All possibilities are tax deductible. If you have any ideas or suggestions on housing for our two interns, please call Society Executive Director Birgie Vertesch at 239.292.0566 or via email |
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SAVE THE DATE: Exclusive Holly-Days |
Skip the mall crowds, the Black Friday madness, and
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Surprise someone special with a unique gift from the Refuge Nature Store |
the big-box stores. Shop for unique, truly Sanibel items during the Refuge Nature Store's two Holly-Days events on Saturday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 12 (a.k.a. 12/12/12), starting at 2:00 p.m. The Store and Education Center will stay open an extra hour those days just for the occasions, until 5 p.m.
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Take advantage of our special sales table during Holly-Days. |
During the festive events, the top-rated Refuge Nature Store will showcase special new gifts and a sales table READ MORE |
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Second America's Darling Showing |  Due to expected demand, we have added a second showing of the new documentary film America's Darling: The Story of Jay N. "Ding" Darling to the "Ding" Darling Days calendar.
The one-hour bioflic premieres on Friday, October 19, at 1 p.m. in the Refuge Education Center. The encore showing will take place the following day, Saturday, October 20, as part of Conservation Art Day. Click here for more information about the film. |
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Refuge Nature Store Spotlight | |
Cute as a bug! And a frog, gator, owl, dolphin, and turtle. Perfect stocking stuffers and souvenirs for the young girls on your list, these fun necklaces come packaged in boxes shaped like the Refuge animal portrayed in the jewelry. Order yours today by calling 239-472-1100 ext. 241 or emailing store manager Lise Bryant by clicking HERE. |
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'Ding' Darling Days Highlight | |
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Thursday, Oct.18 BEACH & WATER DAY
1-2pm FREE Sanibel Sea Turtles Talk,
Education Center auditorium
Jeremy Conrad, Refuge Biologist, and Amanda Bryant, SCCF
Click here for a complete schedule of "Ding"Days events |
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Check Out Our New Look | |
 The Refuge Nature Store got a new paint job last week - green and blue to match our Refuge! Thanks to Fort Myers Sherwin-Williams on Summerlin Road for the paint and Barefoot Charley's team for the beautiful work. New lights will be hung shortly, compliments of Mabry Brothers Electric.
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Wildlife Sightings Week ending October 2, 2012 | |
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Photo by Pat Lussier |
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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 Walton
Assisted by interns Karen Lopresti and Jess Shelton |
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