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\nIsland author Jeri Magg will speak about Sanibel’s history from a female perspective.<\/p>\n
The 21st annual \u201cDing\u201d Darling Lecture Series will continue with Sanibel author Jeri Magg on March 5 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.<\/p>\n
She shares the stories of 36 island females in her book, \u201cRemarkable Women of Sanibel & Captiva.\u201d From pioneers like Esperanza Woodring and Chico\u2019s co-founder Helene Gralnick, to bike path proponent Mariel Goss and refuge land (Perry Tract) donor and ophthalmologist Dr. Louise Merrimon Perry, the book takes an inspiring ride through island bygones. A resident since 1980 and former newspaper contributor, Magg has been writing about island history as a freelancer for over 20 years.<\/p>\n
A book signing will follow the lecture.<\/p>\n
The \u201cDing\u201d Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge co-hosts the series with the refuge and through financial support from sponsors. Peter B. and Joanne S. Griffin are sponsoring this lecture.<\/p>\n
The remaining series schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2013 March 26: Author and photographer Paul Bannick, \u201cWoodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers\u201d*<\/p>\n
\u2013 April 2: Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida, \u201cLive Hive & Taste: Observing Live Bees with Honey-Tasting\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 April 9: Author and conservationist Tina Morris, \u201cReturn to the Sky: The Surprising Story of How One Woman and Seven Eaglets Helped Restore the Bald Eagle\u201d*<\/p>\n
\u2013 April 16: Sanibel author Charles Sobczak, \u201cThe Living Gulf Coast: A Nature Guide to Southwest Florida\u201d*<\/p>\n
*Book signing will follow<\/p>\n
Seating is limited on a first-come basis. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. Most of the open-air seating is under cover, however the DDWS suggests sunscreen, bug spray and weather-appropriate attire.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit dingdarlingsociety.org\/lecture-series<\/a>.<\/p>\n The refuge is at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel.<\/p>\n