Schedule of Events

Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd., Sanibel Island, FL 33957, 239-395-0900

All events are free and open to the public

Monday, September 24th through Saturday, October 20, 2007

Federal Duck Stamp Exhibit at BIG ARTS
Monday - Saturday from 1 - 4pm

Wednesday, October 10

7 pm
"A Wild Day" play by the Students of Sanibel School

7:30 pm -- Ivory-billed Woodpecker Program by researchers Bobby Harrison and Dr. Jerry Jackson.
Tickets: Adults: $15,
Students (18 and older): $10,
Students (17 and under): $5

Thursday, October 11

75 Years of “Ding” and the Duck Stamp
Exhibit Opening

Time TBD

Friday, October 12

8 am - Noon

Duck Stamp Day at the J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge!

Visit “Ding” Darling Days for full details

FREE Entrance for all hikers and bikers with either a Federal or Junior Duck Stamp!
(Normally Wildlife Drive is CLOSED to all public access on Fridays -- Sorry, no vehicles)


1 – 6:30 pm
Special displays and Duck Stamp merchandise available from U.S. Postal Service, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, 2007-2008 Jr. Duck Stamp artist, and 2007-2008 Duck Stamp artist Richard Clifton

1:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies

2:30 – 6:30 pm
Round 1 Judging

6:30 pm
"Art for Conservation on Sanibel"
Reception and Auction to benefit the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society and Ducks Unlimited.
Reservations required: 239-472-1100 ext. 228. For more details please visit: www.dingdarlingdays.com

Saturday, October 13

8 am – 1:00 pm
Special displays and Duck Stamp merchandise available from U.S. Postal Service, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, 2007-2008 Jr. Duck Stamp artist, and 2007-2008 Duck Stamp artist Richard Clifton

9 - 10:00 am
Round 2 Judging: Selection of Top 25

10 – 10:30 am
Special Presentations

10:30 – 11:30 am
Judges final deliberations (auditorium closed)

11 am
Free Live Wildlife Presentation

11:30 am
Final Round and Announcement of Winner

2 pm
Florida Junior Duck Stamp Awards Ceremony and artists workshop at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday October 14

11am -- 4pm
"Ding" Darling Days
Family Fun Day at the "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

• 2006-2007 Federal Duck Stamp artist talk & stamp signing
• Conservation Cartoon Contest presentation
  live wildlife programs
• Bat program with the Bat Conservancy
• Free refuge tram tours throughout the day
• Butterfly house opened throughout the day
• Free hot dogs and beverages
• Children’s crafts & games
• Conservation exhibits

This is a sampling of the events for "Ding" Darling Days, please check our website: www.dingdarlingdays.com for a complete list of programs and times.