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DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

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REFUGE/DDWS The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's free Winter Programs will kick off on Jan. 9 with Early Morning Birding.
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REFUGE/DDWS Eco-Art Creation Station will make the art-nature-health connection at the fourth annual Wellness in Nature @ “Ding” on Jan. 25.
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REFUGE/DDWS Planning has begun for the 13th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament on May 9.

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’s free Winter Programs will run from now through April 5. Daily guided activities include everything from birding walks to a nature photography workshop and beach walks.

– The fourth annual Wellness in Nature @ “Ding” is planned for Jan. 23-26.

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

– The “Ding” Darling Day Conservation Carnival is 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.