JN Ding Darling NWR will be exhibiting both the Federal and Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit during the month of October, leading up to their Art in the Wild event on Saturday, October 29th.
Exhibit hours: Daily 9:00 am-4:00 pm
SCHEDULE OF FREE ACTIVITIES on October 29th, 2022
Note: Activities and times subject to change. Please check back before planning your day with us.
Ongoing 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wildlife Drive open with FREE admission
Ongoing 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Plein-Air Artists on Wildlife Drive
7:30-8:30 a.m. Nature Photography Workshop, Bailey Tract, Eventbrite sign-up, limit 10
7:30-9:30 a.m. Tram Nature Photography Workshop, Eventbrite sign-up, meet in the parking lot, limit 20
Ongoing 9-11 a.m. Hands-on Pottery Wheel with Tim Smith/Sanibel Pottery, Visitor & Education Center Classroom
Ongoing 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Duck Stamp Artist James Hautman Exhibition, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
Ongoing 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Artist Demos: Origami, Fly-Tying, and Wood-carving featuring Jim Sprankle, Visitor & Education Center
Ongoing 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shellcrafting Demo, Visitor & Education Center Patio
Ongoing 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Historic Federal Duck Stamp Exhibit, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
9:15-9:45 a.m. Lee County Schools Conservation Cartoon Awards, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
9:15-10:15 a.m. Art Journaling Workshop, Eventbrite sign-up, meet in parking lot, limit 20
10-11 a.m. Duck Stamp Artists Presentation featuring six-time winner James Hautman, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
11 a.m.-12 noon 2022-2023 Federal Duck Stamp Signing by James Hautman, outside Refuge Nature Store
11-11:30 a.m. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society 40th Anniversary Celebration with cupcakes and refreshments, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
11 a.m.-12 noon Hands-on Pottery Workshop with Tim Smith/Sanibel Pottery, Visitor & Education Center Classroom, Eventbrite sign-up, limit 20
11 a.m.-12 noon Art Journaling Workshop, Eventbrite sign-up, meet in parking lot, limit 20
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest Awards, Visitor & Education Center Auditorium
12:45-1:15 p.m. "Ding" Darling Amateur Photo Contest Awards, Visitor & Education Center Bird Room
1-3 p.m. Artist in Resident Jacqui Roch Chalk Pastels Workshop, Eventbrite sign-up, Visitor & Education Center Classroom
1:30-2:30 p.m. Pen & Ink Drawing Workshop with Jaye Boswell, Eventbrite sign-up, Visitor & Education Center Bird Room
2-3 p.m. Shellcraft Workshop, Visitor & Education Center Patio, Eventbrite sign-up, limit 10
3 p.m. Plein-air Artists Display, Visitor & Education Center Bird Room through October 5, vote for your favorite work
To become a sponsor for the inaugural Art in the Wild, contact April Boehnen at 239-472-1100 ext. 4.
Click HERE for flyer.