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REFUGE/DDWS The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's Bailey Tract will fully reopen upon boardwalk construction completion in early May.

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

– Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with the refuge on July 4 with live music and sweet treats.

– The “Ding” Darling Amateur Nature Photography Contest will open on July 15. Submissions will be due by Sept. 15.

– Submissions for the “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photo Contest will be open from Oct. 1 through Jan. 15.

– 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.

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