The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society is the non-profit Friends of the Refuge organization, which supports environmental education, services, and land conservation at the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex. DDWS partners in these efforts where possible with like-minded conservation organizations.

Monofilament Busters is a volunteer-based group that organizes the removal of discarded monofilament line and other fishing gear within the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and other refuge-owned areas. Founded as a seasonal effort in 2009 by Doris Hardy, a volunteer and board member for the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, it is now a year-round program. 

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed. Since incorporating in 1967, SCCF has acquired and preserved over 2,100 acres of environmentally sensitive land on and around the islands. Without protection, many of these areas would have been lost to residential and commercial development, either directly or by fragmentation of habitat. Six priority program areas forward its mission: Marine Research, Natural Resource Policy, Wildlife Habitat Management (including snowy plover and sea turtle conservation), Environmental Education, Land Acquisition, and Landscaping for Wildlife.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is a teaching hospital and visitor center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education, and conservation medicine. Established in 1968, CROW strives to be a leader in the One World, One Health mission through innovative and proactive work in wildlife health, including projects like “Clear Your Gear”. Caring for over 3,500 animals annually, CROW operates a modern veterinary hospital, student dormitory, education center, and gift shop on its 12-acre Sanibel Island campus.

Sanibel Sea School is a 501c3 nonprofit marine conservation organization whose mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. By providing vibrant, field-based ocean learning experiences for both children and adults, the school’s programs foster an intimate connection with the sea and instill in students a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Learn more at www.sanibelseaschool.org.

Director of Operations at Sanibel Sea School

Project Coordinator for the Ding Darling Monofilament Busters

Hospital Director at CROW