Refuge, DDWS to present next lecture in series
The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Lecture Series will continue with Sanibel author Jeri Magg on March 5 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.
She shares the stories of 36 island females in her book, “Remarkable Women of Sanibel & Captiva.” From pioneers like Esperanza Woodring and Chico’s co-founder Helene Gralnick, to bike path proponent Mariel Goss and refuge land (Perry Tract) donor and ophthalmologist Dr. Louise Merrimon Perry, the book takes an inspiring ride through island bygones. A resident since 1980 and former newspaper contributor, Magg has been writing about island history as a freelancer for over 20 years.
A book signing will follow the lecture.
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge co-hosts the series with the refuge and through financial support from sponsors. Peter B. and Joanne S. Griffin are sponsoring this lecture.
The remaining series schedule is as follows:
– March 26: Author and photographer Paul Bannick, “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers”*
– April 2: Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida, “Live Hive & Taste: Observing Live Bees with Honey-Tasting”
– April 9: Author and conservationist Tina Morris, “Return to the Sky: The Surprising Story of How One Woman and Seven Eaglets Helped Restore the Bald Eagle”*
– April 16: Sanibel author Charles Sobczak, “The Living Gulf Coast: A Nature Guide to Southwest Florida”*
*Book signing will follow
Seating is limited on a first-come basis. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. Most of the open-air seating is under cover, however the DDWS suggests sunscreen, bug spray and weather-appropriate attire.
For more information, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/lecture-series.
The refuge is at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel.