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"Ding" Darling Days 2008 Dates have been CHANGED to:
October 19-26, 2008

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2008 Summer Programs:
June thru August

Roseate Spoonbill

The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations.
J. N. "Ding" Darling is one of over 540 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Roseate Spoonbill Denny Souers
The refuge is continually looking for an outgoing, self motivated individuals to participate in its Environmental Education and Biology Internships. Contact Toni_Westland@fws.gov or Joyce_Mazourek@fws.gov for more information.

Hours of Operation

Wildlife Drive
Closed Friday
Saturday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - sunset

Education Center
 M ay 1 - December 31
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

January 1 - April 30
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Red Mangroves

Red Mangroves
Cindy Anderson/USFWS
There are over 20 dedicated full time and part time staff members who are charged with carrying out the mission of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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