The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel:

– The refuge is offering Free Summer Programs from now through July 31.

– Photographer-artist Niki Butcher’s “Daydreaming” exhibition kickoff has been postponed until the late fall or early 2025.

– Wellness in Nature is planned for January.

– Go Wild for “Ding” is set for Feb. 12, with the theme “White Pelicans.”

– The “Ding” Darling Day Conservation Carnival is tentatively scheduled for April 26 at Lakes Park in Fort Myers.

– The 13th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 9.