Federal Duck Stamp Contest 2023
More than $1.1 billion for the acquisition and preservation
of more than 6 million acres of wildlife habitat
Events
We are honored to acknowledge our inspiring underwriters for their commitment in celebrating with us, Art, Conservation, and Visionary Leadership. Their dedication is a hallmark of recognition to Jay Norwood Darling’s Legacy, The Jay N. Darling Institute at Drake, and the many organizations and individuals who steward nature and wildlife. Please take time to thank each of them during our events.
Ducks Unlimited
American Fish and Wildlife Association
Friends of Lake Darling
Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
National Duck Stamp Collectors Society
Our Events and Activities
Darling Institute Online-Auction
Visit our Darling Institute Auction
Items can be viewed in Room TMR 132, Olmsted Center
Our Special Exhibitors
Friday, Sept 15, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday Sept 16, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Olmsted Center, Upper Olmsted Gallery
Tours of Drake University Campus
Available September 15
Details to follow
Film Screenings with Special Guests
Friday, Sept 15
America’s Darling
Showing: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Wings Over Water
Showings: 3:15pm and 4:15pm
Olmsted Center, Sussman Theater, Drake University
Dale Hall
Meet Dale with his book signing, “Compelled”
Friday, Sept 15, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Olmsted Center,
Upper Olmsted Gallery,
Drake University
Beer and Pretzel Gathering
Friday, Sept 15, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Cowles Library,
Reading Room (2nd Floor), Drake University
The Man Who Never Forgot He Once Was a Boy
Jay Norwood Darling, Exhibit
Location: Cowles Library, 2nd Floor, (across from Reading Room) Drake University
Honoring Maynard Reece Exhibit
Location to be Determined
Honoring Robert Hines Exhibit
Location to be Determined
Darling’s1926 Sketchbook Exhibit
(And you thought he only did cartoons!)
Location to Be Determined
Darling Legacy Luncheon
We can no longer accept reservations.
Saturday, Sept 16, 1:15 pm
Location: Olmsted Center – Parents Hall North
Tables still available
contact: sam@jayndarlinglegacycenter.org
Events Schedule Exhibits Previous Winners Darling’s Duck Stamp Story
Maynard Reece Canadian Duck Stamp Speaker’s Series
Duck Stamp Home