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Not an angler, but want to "feel" like one? Join the 2nd Annual "Ding" Darling Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament anglers at the After Party and Awards Ceremony. Limited Tickets available and reservations are required. Great Doc Ford's food; live music, meet Author Randy Wayne White, silent auction, awards and lots of fun! CLICK HERE to make your reservation. |
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Earth Day
at the Refuge
Talk trash, meet Bagzilla, bike Wildlife Drive, and create earth-friendly crafts at this year's Earth Day at the Refuge on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The Refuge will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day in READ MORE
Free bike rentals and free Wildlife Drive admission for bikers and hikers encourage visitors to get outdoors and get active on Earth Day.
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Refuge Nature Store Spotlight |  | |
Two of the Refuge's BIG 5 BIRDS are features on our wildlife puzzles. Here's the other puzzle: Can you guess the other three of our BIG 5? Cost per puzzle is $15.99-$17.99.
Stop in to pick your up today, or call 239-472-1100 ext. 241 or email to order. Remember, all proceeds from Refuge Nature Store purchases benefit Refuge wildlife. |
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Creative Campaign Gifts |
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Young "Ding" Darling
by Myra Roberts |
Loyal fans of the "Ding" Darling Refuge are coming up with creative ways to raise the final $150,000 to reach DDWS' Preservation Campaign goal of $1.8 million to purchase the 6 1/2 acre Woodring Homestead and update the "Ding" Darling Education Center.
Big thanks to ..
Artist Myra Roberts for her pledge of 50 percent of the sales price of her Young "Ding" Darlingportrait. The painting has been appraised at $12,000 and is on display at The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company through April.
Tarpon Bay Explorer co-owner and guide Wendy Schnapp for donating her March guiding tips to the campaign.
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George and Wendy Schnapp |
George and Wendy Schnapp
for donating tips from serving green beer on St. Patrick's Day at George & Wendy's Seafood Grille. The restaurant's and Wendy's combined tip donation equaled $565.
For more information on donating online click here or email or call Birgie Vertesch (239-292-0566). |
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Summer Programs |
 There will be more than ever to do at the Refuge this summer. With support from the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, an expanded calender of programs runs from May 21 to August 15, 2013. "With the temporary closing of Wildlife Drive for repaving and other improvements from May 1 through September, we put our heads together to develop enough activities to keep visitors busy and nature-engaged throughout  the summer break," said Ranger Becky Wolff, Refuge Education Specialist. "Besides these programs, visitors will have access to the free Education Center, Tarpon Bay Recreation Area activities, free Bailey Tract trails, and the beach at Perry Tract all READ MORE |
Wildlife Sightings Week ending April 9, 2013 |
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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 intern Jess Shelton |
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