DDWS reports on refuge programming and more
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported on the following for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel:
– Most Fridays and other select days, the Nature Store will pop up at the Outdoor Gallery and Island Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rachel Pierce Art Gallery, at 1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
– During April, a mini-exhibition of Artist in Residence Jacqui Roch’s refuge-inspired work is on display in the Visitor & Education Center Auditorium.
– In concert with Earth Day, the “Ding” Darling Day Conservation Carnival will take place on April 22 at the Lakes Park in Fort Myers.
– “Ding” Wellness Week will precede National Mental Health Awareness Week, May 3-10.
– The annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 19. Registration is open. As of April 6, there were two spots left.
– Free Refuge Summer Programs will run from June 11 through Aug. 5. They could include Beach Walks, Common Birds of the Refuge, Mindfulness and Meditations. For more information, visit DingDarling.Eventbrite.com.