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Make your Reservations to attend "Silver King for Ding" Event May 4!
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In honor of the Tarpon tournament, mention this coupon at SeaLife by Congress and receive 25% off any purchase |
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Florida Junior Duck Stamp Winner takes 4th nationally | |
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Congratulations to Jefferson Jones from Lehigh Acres, four-time winner of the
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Earth Day Fun
The Refuge debuted its new Ranger Photo Opp Mural last weekend at Earth Day at the Refuge on Saturday, April 20. Bagzilla -costumed in an average person's annual plastic bag consumption- was also on hand to welcome Earth-lovers. |
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Refuge Nature Store Spotlight
Be ready for spring showers in style with this new cool, sturdy coastal bird scene umbrella, now available at the Nature Store for $24 | |
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Stop in to pick up yours 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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 Help Save Woodring Point Preservation Campaign Continues! |
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DDWS President John McCabe and Campaign Chair Jim Sprankle working to reach the final goal for the Preservation Campaign |
Gifts to the Preservation Campaign continue and if you would like to be a part of history in helping the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Preservation Campaign, now is the time! To learn more about the campaign, click HERE. To make a tax-deductible gift online, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Birgie Vertesch at |
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National Trails Day |
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Be among the first to try out the new Children's Education Boardwalk |
Take a hike, play Animal Olympics, and learn more about Refuge creatures and the "fingerprints" they leave on Refuge trails at "Ding" Darling during National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Indigo Trail and the Bailey Tract will be open all day free to hikers and bikers, who will be able to also experience the new Children's Education Boardwalk trail. Wildlife Drive will READ MORE |
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Another New Summer Tour |
May 21-Aug 15, 2013 while Wildlife Drive is closed, Tarpon Bay Explores will lead its new Causeway Estuary Exploration by tram.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-reservations required at 239-472-8900
- Learn about the Refuge and the history of the island on the tram ride to the causeway.
- Then join your naturalist to explore the estuary with seine and dip nets in serach of live shells, sea stars, crabs, fish, and more.
- 90 minutes including roundtrip transport from Refuge Education Center.
- Bathing suit, water shoes, camera, sun protection, and towel recommended.
- $13 Adults/ $8 Children (Not recommended for children under 6 years old.)
Click here for more information on all Refuge summer programs. |
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Still Kicking the Bottle |
 As the summer weather heats up, here's a friendly reminder that we kicked the bottle at "Ding" Darling NWR this past September for National Public Lands Day. You can still purchase a collapsible water bottle for only $1.25 (plus tax) to fill up at our FREE filtered water stations at the Education Center and Tarpon Bay Explorers. Or just bring you r own and fill up your own bottle.
The FREE filtered water is courtesy of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. Special thanks to Tarpon Bay Explorers for kicking the bottle with us.
Learn more about why we should all "kick the bottle" by clicking HERE. |
Wildlife Sightings Week ending April 23, 2013 |
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Alligator with Anhinga crossing Wildlife Drive. Photo by Ranger Toni Westland |
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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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