DDWS thanks WoW volunteer teachers, team
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported that it recently showed love to all its talented devoted staff on the Wildlife on Wheels team. In addition to leader Melissa Maher, Urban Ranger Yvette Carrasco, WoW intern Diana Iglesia and the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Service rangers, it had three indispensable volunteer teachers to thank. Retired teachers Kathy Sanders, Diana Wideman and Cheryl Tice have made it possible for WoW to reach more than 7,700 School District of Lee County students this year, despite the hurricane and its impact on refuge staffing. In honor of the recent National Teacher Appreciation Week, the DDWS recognized their important contributions to its missions of conservation education and community connection.