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Lecture and Film Series

To register for 2021 Virtual Film Series viewing, click HERE.

2021 Lecture Series

This year, due to restrictions caused by COVID-19, the 2021 Friday Lecture Series will run on five select days January 29-March 19 at The Sanibel Community House. Lectures take place at 10 a.m.

Masks are required to attend. DDWS asks guests to avoid lining up before 8:45 a.m. Wristbands will be given out at 9:00 a.m. Temperatures will be checked before guests receive their wristband. Guests must be wearing a wristband to enter the lecture room. Early arrivals may save their seat and one extra with a personal item. Saved seats must be filled 15 minutes before lecture time.

Click HERE for the flyer.

*Book-signings will follow starred lectures.

SPONSORS

Friday, January 29 - Ocean Doctor David E. Guggenheim, “Lessons from the Deep: What the Oceans Are Telling Us and Why it Matters,” sponsored by HighTower/Thomas & Swartz Wealth Management

To view Dr. Guggenheim's recorded lecture, please click HERE

Thursday, February 4 - Photographers Clyde and Niki Butcher, The Everglades, sponsored by Wayne & Linda Boyd

To view Clyde & Nicki Butcher's recorded lecture, please click HERE

*Friday, February 19 - Author Jack Davis, "The Bald Eagle: Symbol and Species in American History," sponsored by Southwest Florida Eagle Cam

To view Jack Davis' recorded lecture, please click HERE

*Friday, March 12 - Author Paul Bannick, "Great Gray Owl: A Visual Natural History," sponsored by Bill & Laurie Harkey

*Friday. March 19 - Author Kirk W. Johnson, Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, sponsored by Ashton Kirchner Group/Keller Williams Realty Sanibel & Captiva, HighTower/Thomas & Swartz Wealth Management,William & Barbara Millar, Geoffrey & Karen Moss, and Sanibel Carts