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Facebook Fans: Approaching 1,030 |  |
We need fewer than 50 more Facebook fans to reach the 1,030 mark in honor of our 30th anniversary. All new fans between November (when we started the promotion) and the 1,030 mark will be entered into a drawing for a $30 Refuge Nature Store credit. Like us today by clicking here to become eligible for the prize and - even better - keep up with what's happening in the Refuge world. Play along with NAME THAT REFUGE BIRD and watch for updates on our Refuge Preservation Campaign fundraising efforts
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January - April 2013
Lecture Series sponsored by Shell Point Retirement Community
January - April 2013
Film Series sponsored by The Sanctuary Golf Club
Feb. 15, 2013
Cuckoo For "Ding" Trailgate Party
May 3, 4, 2013
"Ding" Darling Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament!
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Refuge Nature Store Spotlight
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Dolphins are one of several wildlife icons that grace our new shipment of glass art necklaces at the Refuge Nature Store.
Stop in to pick up your copy today, or call 239-472-1100 ext. 241 or email to order. Remember, all proceeds from Nature Store purchases benefit Refuge wildlife.
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Refuge Preservation Campaign Update |
 | | DDWS President John McCabe (left) and Preservation Campaign Committee Chair Jim Sprankle record donations at the Sanibel Farmer's Market. |
In its mission to purchase 6.56 acres on Woodring Point for the "Ding" Darling Refuge and make Education Center improvements, the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Board of Directors has gotten busy recently. Last week, the Board traveled to the property aboard a Tarpon Bay Explorers tour boat to walk the land.
DDWS President John McCabe briefed Board members and urged them to help spread the word about the urgent need to raise funds by September 2013. DDWS representatives are also making appearances at the Sanibel Farmer's Market and will be READ MORE
 | | The DDWS Board of Directors recently visited the Woodring property it strives to purchase. |
For more information on the Preservation Campaign or to learn how you can support the campaign, please contact Birgie Vertesch at 239.292.0566 or via email by clicking HERE |
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Tarpon Tournament: Time to Register! |  The 2nd Annual 2013 "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament Web site is live and registration is open! The dates are May 3 and 4 at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille in Fort Myers Beach. Click HERE for rules, registration, sponsor opportunities, and more information. Or contact Birgie Vertesch at 239.292.0566 or by email.
Sponsors to date include:
We would LOVE to add to the list of sponsors. . . Please call for information! 239.292.0566 |
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Trailgate Auction Originals |
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Sprankle's Mangrove Cuckoo sculpture started out as a field research decoy and is now on display in the Education Center. |
In addition to live music and a tent party with food served off tailgates, the first-of-its-kind Cuckoo for "Ding" fundraiser on February 15, 2013, will showcase the work of some of the islands' most talented artists during live and silent auctions.
The event's signature auction item Mangrove Cuckoo sculpture, created by master carver Jim Sprankle, is currently on display in the free "Ding" Darling Education Center. Bids are now being accepted; contact Birgie Vertesch at 239.292.0566 or by email. Other unique-to-Sanibel items include READ MORE
Thank you to our business partners for their food contributiosn. Click here for the Trailgate Menu.
 | | Only 20 tickets left! Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations can be made by clicking here |
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Wildlife Sightings Week ending January 22, 2013 |
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Photo by Diana Rodriguez Berkofsky |
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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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