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The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel will present the next program in its 2019 Speaker Series, “Introduction to Wildlife Photography,” on Feb. 5 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Led by Kim Patmore, photographer and CROW supporter, the program is designed for beginner aspiring photographers and will conclude with an opportunity to photograph one of CROW’s Animal Ambassadors. She will share tips and hints about the basics of photography, as well as lighting and composition knowledge to help participants capture their best wildlife photographs for framing.
Cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for ages 13-17; children 12 and under are free.
Space is limited, so advanced registration is highly recommended.
For more information or to register in advance, contact CROW’s Visitor Education Center at 239-472-3644 ext. 229 or email reservations@crowclinic.org.
The Visitor Education Center is at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will host “Evenings at the Homestead: The Water Crisis Updated for 2019” on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion at the Bailey Homestead Preserve.
Whether you lived through the water quality crisis that reached a crescendo in the summer or followed the national news coverage remotely, the presentation is an opportunity to hear from those who worked on the front lines. The speakers will address the red ride in the Gulf of Mexico, the toxic, freshwater blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee, and the devastating effects on marine life and coastal economy.
Learn about what happened from a scientific, policy and business perspective, the formation and recovery of a dead zone offshore in the Gulf, and steps the public can take to prevent and minimize future disturbances to regional water quality. It will also provide new information on the continuing water quality challenges, and ways in which the changes in Florida’s political leadership may effect SCCF’s policy outreach.
There will be presentations and a panel discussion with:
– Rae Ann Wessel, SCCF Natural Resource policy director
– Dr. Eric Milbrandt, SCCF Marine Lab director
– James Evans, director of Natural Resources for the city of Sanibel
– Dr. Rick Bartleson, SCCF research scientist
– Kelly Sloan, SCCF Sea Turtle Program coordinator
Refreshments will be available at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com.
For more information, contact the SCCF at 239-472-2329.
The Bailey Homestead Preserve is at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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The annual Sanibel Community Association Fine Art and Craft Festival will take place on Jan. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of The Community House on Sanibel.
Hosted by the Sanibel Community Association and Boulderbrook Productions, the festival will showcase up to 60 artists. There will also be gourmet food booths and live entertainment.
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Community House and the SCA.
For more information, call 239-472-2155 or visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way.
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The Tower Art Gallery will present its third event in the 2018-2019 show season – “Inspiration, Innovation and Imagination” – on Jan. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel.
Neighboring Hirdie Girdie Gallery and Suncatcher’s Dream are also taking part.
Attendees can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine as the artists give back 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva. There will also be art demonstrations onsite.
In addition, visitors will have a special opportunity to use their own art skills along with the artists to create a large “Community Canvas,” which will be auctioned off at a later event when complete.
For more information, call 239-472-4557 or visit online at www.towergallery.net.
Hirdie Girdie Gallery is at 2490 Library Way, Sanibel.
Suncatcher’s Dream is at 630 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel.
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BIG ARTS will host a Artists Reception on Jan. 4 for its two new exhibits on display.
It will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Phillips Gallery and Founders Gallery.
“Fresh” – the Sanibel-Captiva Art League’s 43rd Annual Juried All Members show – will be on exhibit in the Phillips Gallery. This year’s theme will feature new hot-off-the-easel artworks.
In the Founders Gallery, “Dj Vu” will feature works by contemporary sculptor and FGCU Associate Professor Mary Sullivan Voytek. Through the use of combined media, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper and light, she envisions and constructs sculpture that seeks deeper meaning and resonance in our lives by exploring our sense of belonging and relationship to the natural, spiritual and man-made worlds.
Voytek’s work continues to be informed by the juxtaposition of urban and rural materials, techniques and energy. Throughout her career her approach has broadened in artistic range to include environmental and social activism.
Complimentary wine and hor’dourves will be provided.
Both shows are on display through Jan. 27.
For information, visit online at www.BIGARTS.org or call 239-395-0900.
The Phillips and Founders galleries are at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.