Ding Darling National Wildlife in Sanibel commemorates its 75th year

Sign for J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. (Credit: WINK News)

You can celebrate our environment and one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Florida on Sunday as the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is marking its 75th year.

Reporter Nicole Gabe is there with the first look at all the big plans for Sunday. Watch in the video above.

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