Larry Richardson, biologist and photographer at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge near Naples, will make a guest appearance to speak about Where Photography Meets Science: Using Remote Cameras to Capture the FloridaPanther.
His presentation takes place on Friday, February 3 in the Education Center at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Richardson and his staff track and treat Florida panthers within the 26,400-acre Everglades-area refuge in an effort to help
the endangered species survive. He assists with cat examinations and radio-collar tagging, and will explain how new technology is helping in the refuge’s mission.
This year for the first time, due to their popularity, the free lectures will be held twice each Friday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Admission is free to the event, which is sponsored by The Sanctuary Golf Club and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge
As usual, Wildlife Drive is closed on Friday, but visitors are welcome to enjoy the free Education Center and recreational
opportunities at Tarpon Bay Explorers, the Refuge’s official concessionaire located at its Tarpon Bay Recreation Area.
The remaining 2012 “Ding” Darling Friday Afternoon Lecture Series includes:
• February 10 – Charles LeBuff –
Images of America: J.N. “Ding” Darling
National Wildlife Refuge*
• February 17– Nationally famous
birders, authors Don & Lillian Stokes –
Bird Identification*
• February 24 – No lecture (Volunteer
Award Luncheon)
• March 2 – Author Blair Witherington
– Florida’s Living Beaches* (part of the
75th Shell Fair & Show Shellabration!
2012)
Island Sun (January 27, 2012)
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