Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Sanibel Island, Florida | Untold Stories | Florida History

His pencil and sketchpad earned him two Pulitzer Prizes. Theodore Roosevelt was his idol, mentor and friend. He was a pioneer in the American conservation movement, and helped establish a strong and successful tradition of preservation on Sanibel Island, Florida. And each time a flock of seabirds takes flight above the wildlife refuge that bears his name, the legacy of Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling is sketched in bold strokes across the southern sky.
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[@MicheleVerdi-dw4kh]

This is the most meaningful news I’ve heard in years!

[@hoosierlady9500]

Love this place have enjoyed it since I was 9 now I'm 59..its been a wonderful journey...very blessed

[@cowboymcq6711]

Amazing area I think about the mangroves everyday since my family and I moved 5 years ago 😢

[@katherineallen9060]

Very fascinating!

[@kaitlynatown]

He died during the last Aquarius stellium, and there is one happening right now. Crazy!