DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

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REFUGE/DDWS As part of its Art in the Wild on Oct. 20-22, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling's 150th birthday.

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REFUGE/DDWS The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 15.

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The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel:

– The refuge will host Earth Day festivities on April 22, including special tours, crafts and other programs.

– The refuge’s Visitor & Education Center will be closed on April 23 for staff training.

– The 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 15. The tourney has filled. To be placed on the wait list, contact DDWS Events, Marketing and Grants Manager Angeli Chin at angeli@dingdarlingsociety.org.

– Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with the refuge on July 4.

– Art will meet nature at Art in the Wild on Oct. 20-22.

– The refuge will celebrate Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s 150th birthday on Oct. 21.

– The REVIVE! Trash-To-Fashion Couture Collection Show will be held on Nov. 4. The deadline for applications is May 15 at 11:59 p.m.