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Refuge, DDWS to present next lecture in series

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Lecture Series will continue with wildlife ambassador, author and photographer Ron Magill on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The remarkable, true-life story of lion cub K'wasi ...

FISH recognizes National Caregivers Day

National Caregivers Day is recognized on Feb. 20, and FISH of Sanibel-Captiva's theme for the month of February of spreading the love and loving one's neighbors is a natural fit for honoring caregivers. FISH reported that caregiving often happens behind the scenes. It can mean helping with ...

Saint Michael to present program

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host the Rev. Brian D. McLaren for a program, “Leading Sanibel Forward & Caring for Creation,” on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. on Sanibel. Hosted as part of the Interfaith Shared Scholar Program, attendees will take part in a thoughtful ...

SanCap Chamber presents State of the Islands

The islands need to preserve their wildlife and natural beauty and open more businesses to strengthen tourism. With tourism restored, property values and real estate sales will continue to increase. The state of the islands balances on those premises, according to a dozen representatives from ...

Speaker announced for annual scholar program

The Interfaith Outreach of SanCap will present its 2026 Shared Scholar Program on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ (SCUCC) on Sanibel. It will feature renowned author, activist and faith-based thought leader Brian D. McLaren on “Where ...

Conservation scholarship applications open

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) is taking applications for environmental studies scholarships, which will be distributed at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each, the scholarships are available to high school seniors, ...