Refuge, DDWS to present last lecture in season series
The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series will conclude with Sanibel author Charles Sobczak on April 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.
He will share local natural science background and exploration advice from his book, “The Living Gulf Coast: A Nature Guide to Southwest Florida.” Sobczak’s lectures will take attendees through some of the most popular parks and preserves in the six-county area, with stunning photography by Alan Maltz, Heather Greene, RJ Wiley and other well-loved regional photographers.
He will describe the best locations for spotting some of Southwest Florida’s most elusive species, such as the snail kite, crested cara cara and Florida panther. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the natural beauty of places like the Sanibel refuge, Myakka State Park in Sarasota County, and Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County.
Sobczak has authored 10 books, including three non-fiction titles, two selected works and five novels. His varied interests have taken his writing from the Fond du Lac Indian reservations outside of Cloquet, Minnesota, to Istanbul, Turkey. Sobczak’s non-fiction work focuses on local and regional Florida flora and fauna.
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. Hightower Advisors Fort Myers is sponsoring this lecture.
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.