The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge returned to Lakes Park in Fort Myers on April 20 for its 35th annual “Ding” Darling Day. The free celebration also observed Earth Day, which fell on April 22. The refuge and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge celebrated a day of free, outdoor Conservation Carnival activities with the community, including games and prizes, Hoverball Archery, Animal Olympics, a rock-climbing wall, the Roving Ranger, crafts, art demonstrations, a guided bilingual birding walk, a biking tour, live music, food and educational interactions with other local conservation organizations.