DDWS refuge programming and more

Nov 11, 2026 1 min read

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

• “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest entry submission from Oct. 1., through Jan. 15, 2027.

• Holiday Shopping Night at the Nature Store from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.

• The REVIVE! Exhibition will be on display from Nov. 12 through Dec. 27 in the Auditorium.

• The Refuge will offer its schedule of free Winter Programs Jan. 5 through April 6, 2027.

• The 2027 Lecture Series will begin Jan. 21 and run through March 18.