Society contributions

• Spearheaded and financed the new $3.3million Education Center and exhibits
• Established radio information system for visitors
• Assisted Refuge with plans and pilings for new observation tower
• Purchased computer and other office equipment for Refuge staff
• Built the Education Pavilion on the Cross Dike Trail
• Supports education and biology intern programs
• Operates “Ding” Darling Bookstore
• Organizes and funds the annual “Ding” Darling Days
• Provides the Refuge manager a discretionary fund for emergency use
• Supplies materials to area teachers for field trips
• Provides informational materials for Refuge visitors
• Provides and replaces interpretative signage and outdoor kiosk displays
• Contributes tens of thousands of dollars each year for special Refuge projects
• Funds research projects
• Administers historic traveling exhibits of “Ding” Darling political cartoons
• Represents the refuge system and its budget needs at a national political level