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See “The Cove” in Fourth Annual Film Series at ‘Ding’

January 20, 2016

“Ding” Darling’s second film of the season is “an act of heroism.”

‘The Cove’ film raises dolphin slaughter controversy at ‘Ding’ series

The controversial film “The Cove” continues the fourth annual “Ding” Darling Wednesday Film Series on Jan. 20, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. in the “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center auditorium.

Academy Award winner for Best Documentary of 2009, the 96-minute film follows a group of activists as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Taiji, » Read more

Calusa Woodcarving

January 19, 2016

Today, Tuesday, January 19, head to the grounds of The Mound House on Fort Myers Beach, where the Caloosa Carvers are scheduled to host woodcarving demonstrations from 9:30 a.m. – noon, featuring several replica artifacts from the Calusa culture.

Stay for the day and explore all that The Mound House has to offer! This unique archaeological and historical site located on Estero Bay is a one-of-a-kind museum that sits atop a 2,000 year old Calusa Island Shell Mound. » Read more

Rain’s Impact on Nature, Culture

January 14, 2016

Cynthia Barnett

‘Ding’ lecture looks at rain’s impact on nature, culture

Cynthia Barnett’s book “Rain: A Natural & Cultural History” begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. The author will present two programs beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in the free “Ding” Darling Visitor & » Read more

Bird Talks

January 13, 2016

It’s all about the birds every Thursday night now through February at The Community House. Join local birders and enjoy eight dynamic presentations sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society including “Bird and Wildlife Viewing at Lee County Conservation 20/20 Preserves” on January 14 at 7:30 p.m. We recommend you arrive early as this program series is a Sanibel bird-lover’s favorite!

Upcoming programs and descriptions:

January 14, » Read more

Recent Refuge Wildlife Sightings

January 12, 2016

Week of January 5, 2016 Wildlife Sightings

BIG thanks to Paul McKenney for his Refuge photos below. If you have taken any great photos at the Refuge, send them to Society intern Carrie Alexander at for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters. » Read more

Back Swinging!

January 11, 2016

The Ciskowski sisters are back swinging at Sanibel’s The Dunes Golf & Tennis
Club. They, their parents and younger sister are part of the Ocean’s Reach
owner family and just celebrated their Christmas vacation with us. Big sis
Heather, a member of the University of Minnesota golf team and Nicole, a
high school freshman and top ranked junior golfer, enjoyed walking and
playing nine holes on the Audubon Society sanctioned golf course. » Read more

Cornholers in Action

January 9, 2016

Remember when we showed you a picture of our new corn hole game? Well it didn’t take long for the teams to form and the corn bags to be thrown! Ocean’s Reach guests are natural corn tossers!

Want to play? Read the rules and regulations, courtesy of the American Cornhole Association, an organization dedicated to the promotion of the game of Cornhole or Corn Toss, » Read more

Girlfriends Forever

January 9, 2016 (February 14, 2022)

Our two friends, Fay and Penny, are giddy with excitement as they shop
for Christmas gifts at Sanibel’s 32nd Luminary Holiday Stroll. The popular
event celebrates the advent of the holiday season with candlelit luminaries
guiding strollers along the pathways on Periwinkle Way.

There’s much to enjoy during the evening including complimentary food and
drink, special activities, music and art, but the best part for these two is
sharing the special occasion with their best friend. » Read more

Found: Green Anole

January 7, 2016

Anoles are a type of lizard found throughout Florida and most likely you are already smitten with the tiny, evasive Cuban brown anoles on Sanibel. They are a source of wonderment and recreation for youngsters trying to catch them as easy care reptile pets.

Today we discovered by surprise, a lime green colored lizard. The green anole is the only anole species native to the U.S. » Read more

The Birds are Back!

January 7, 2016

Like us humans, these snowbirds look forward to the warmth and easy living
of a winter spent on Sanibel Island. “Ding” Darling NationalWildlife Refuge on Sanibel is a haven for snowbirds of many species including
the American white pelicans. Bird watchers flock to the back waters of the
refuge to view the return and abundance of the migrating birds. The white
pelicans fly from as far away as Idaho, » Read more

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