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DDWS awards over $33K for environmental studies scholarships

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) awarded $33,200 in conservation education scholarships to 14 students from the surrounding five-county area. During its 20-year history, the DDWS Environmental Scholarship Program has awarded a total of $327,800. “The ...

FISH highlights community partner

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it contributes its success to its community partners — businesses and organizations both on and off the islands. Convoy of Hope recently donated 10 washers and dryers to help families whose homes and appliances were damaged or destroyed by the recent ...

Sanibel FlyFishers announce scholarship recipient

The Sanibel FlyFishers announced that it recently awarded a college scholarship. Recipient Jolie Alberty is an environmental science graduate at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is currently studying under Dr. Melissa May, focusing her research on the effects of environmental stressors on ...

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Shorebird team monitoring snowy plover nests

On April 23, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that its shorebird team is monitoring Sanibel's first two snowy plover nests of the year. “One belongs to a familiar face, a male known as White/Blue who was banded as an adult on Sanibel in 2019 and has nested every ...

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TBE announces summer schedule

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge — will return to a limited schedule from May 4 through August. It will be open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rentals will stop at 3 p.m. The launch area will ...

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Refuge to celebrate Conservation Carnival

To further its mission reaching and connecting with underserved urban communities, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will return to Lakes Park in Fort Myers for its 36th annual “Ding” Darling Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration will also observe Earth ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides legislative update for Week 7

Updates from the seventh week of the legislative session included: - House/Senate Natural Resource budget proposal differences - Local Government Land Regulation passes last committee - Solid Waste (Auxiliary Containers) passes last committee With only two weeks left in the 2025 session, ...

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FISH holds Annual Meeting, Volunteer Brunch

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva welcomed nearly 100 volunteers, board members and community supporters to its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Brunch on April 2 at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. The event served as a celebration of the individuals who give their time and energy to help the ...

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