Matt Anderson from the Sioux City Public Museum will present a program about cartoonist and conservationist J.N. “Ding” Darling (October 21, 1876 – February 12, 1962). Darling developed an early appreciation for nature and wildlife after his family moved to Sioux City in 1886. In 1900 he became a reporter for the Sioux City Journal before accepting newspaper-related positions in Des Moines and New York City. He received two Pulitzer Prizes for editorial cartoons. Darling was an important figure in the 20th century conservation movement and founded the National Wildlife Federation.

Ding Darling and Matt Anderson were featured on KTIV’s Hometown History.

LHAS Board Meeting begins at 6:00 PM with Matt’s program beginning at 7:00 PM.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Enjoy the evening!

The Loess Hills Audubon Society exists to educate individuals and the public to enjoy and promote birding, to support ornithology and to be an advocate for wild areas and environmental issues. The Loess Hills Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society.