We look forward to celebrating the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes together with you for a wonderful night under the stars featuring dedicated local restaurant partners. Please help us support this special place in our community!
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes was founded in 1966 as part of a grassroots movement to prevent the construction of a freeway through the Shaker Parklands.
Today, the Nature Center continues to be a destination for local birders, nature enthusiasts, adults, and families who seek a safe and engaging outdoor experience, and is free and open to the public year-round.
The Nature Center is a 501(c)3 organization and receives no tax dollars to support its operations, educational programming, and trail & habitat maintenance.
TICKET INFORMATION
We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our beloved summer benefit, Nature at Night, are now available for purchase!
Tables will be spread throughout the Nature Center on the boardwalk, Stearns Trail entrance area, and in the parking lot. Select tables in open air under the stars, with some under tenting in the event of inclement weather.
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$275 TRAILBLAZER TICKET
($150 tax deductible)
Entry to the Trailblazer Reception at 5:30pm, reserved seating, exclusive VIP menu items, access to all local restaurant food stations and bars. Included this year: you may choose to skip the lines and have a dedicated server bring you an array of food selections from our fabulous local food partners.
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$195 STROLLING TICKET
($100 tax deductible)
Entry at 6:30pm, access to high-top and café tables, access to all local restaurant food stations and bars.
This event is SOLD OUT!
There will be tables of varying sizes. You can list seating preferences on the ticket website.
Please contact Lauren Kodish at [email protected] to discuss specific table requests.
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Introducing: the Inaugural Community Spark Award
The Nature Center's Community Spark Award will be presented at Nature at Night! The award recognizes a partnership that amplifies the Nature Center's mission and impact through community leadership with a shared passion for the environment, education, and stewardship for the future.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN MANY WAYS
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
5:30PM Trailblazer Reception
6:30-11PM Main Event
Due to popular demand, tickets are SOLD OUT!
SILENT AUCTION
Unable to attend? You can still bid and donate!
Bid on silent auction items. Every dollar spent on one-of-a-kind items and experiences will directly support the Nature Center.
Value: $12,000+
Donors: Kate and Rick Blaszak
Create lifelong family memories and enjoy up to 10 nights in a luxurious and newly-renovated condo in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain.
This 4-bedroom condo sleeps 9 comfortably, includes full household amenities and wraparound rooftop patio with amazing views. The package also includes $2,500 to be used towards airfare and entertainment on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
FUND-A-NEED
Support the Nature Center’s mission through various levels of giving.
All proceeds benefit the environmental education programs and public grounds.
$2,500
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION
$1,000
HABITAT HERO
$500
CLASSROOM STEWARD
$250
EDUCATION SUPPORTER
$125
VISITOR EXPERIENCE ADVOCATE
LAURA DEAN, COURTNEY NOVAK, CATEY PETERS, LIBBY RAY
Adam & April Bain * Liz & Chris Bart * Kristen & John Bartels * Meredith & Scott Camp * Joanna & Pete Carfagna * Marcie & Matt Carrier * Laura & Christopher Dean * Susan Delaney * Kathryn & Sam Duvall * Meg & Chris Furey * Erica & John Harrington * Alison & Ryan Heider * Catherine & Brian Hunnicutt * Kristin & Steve Lasky * Catherine & Robby Levy * Amy & Dylan MacLean * Tracey & Joseph Marks * Lauren & Jeff Martin * Troy McCarty & Raudel Napoli * Kate & Sean Nagel * Courtney & Michael Novak * Kassie & Tim Novak * Keely O’Bryan & Dave Landever * Katie & Michael Panzica * Catey & Pat Peters * Libby & Abhi Ray * Cristina & Nick Rennillo * Cristina & Jack Rickard * Jennifer & Jim Sammon * Christine Sheets * Suzanne & Tyler Taigen * Ingrid Tolentino & Jeff Potter * Courtney & Dominic Valentino * Natalie & Steve Weigand
list as of 4.6.2022
KAREN G. KIDWELL ∙ BOARD CHAIR
MEGHAN B. HUNTER ∙ CHAIR ELECT
JAMES T. DIXON ∙ PAST CHAIR
ERIN B. CONNELL ∙ VICE-CHAIR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JUSTIN M. CRONISER ∙ SECRETARY
JEF E. FOWLER ∙ TREASURER & VICE-CHAIR, FINANCE & AUDIT
JEANNE V. GORDON ∙ VICE-CHAIR, NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE
GRAHAM P. HEARNS ∙ AT-LARGE
DANIEL A. WATERS ∙ VICE-CHAIR OF FACILITIES & NATURAL RESOURCES
TERRI WADE-LYLES ∙ VICE-CHAIR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Sandeep Bhatia
Kathryn D. Blaszak
Leigh H. Carter
Martha A. Connell
Thomas A. Danford
Laura H. Dean
Beth H. Gillespie
Douglas A. Katz
David J. Kaufman
Stephen D. Kresnye
Michael J. Moran
Kate F. Nagel
Meredyth J. Ralph
Carrie B. Shelfer
Terri Wade-Lyles
Cynthia M. Klug
Clara T. Rankin
Sally R. Schulze, Ph.D.
Julie A. West
Petra Moran
Victoria Mills
Brianna Treleven
Tres Roeder
A. Chace Anderson
Cynthia Bassett
William G. Batcheller
David C. Fulton, Jr.
Margaret R. Giltinan
Kay Carlson
President & CEO
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BNY Mellon Wealth Management ∙ Cirrus Wealth Management ∙ Deloitte ∙ Edward Jones Investments ∙ Woodland Design ∙ UBS Financial Services Inc. - Cynthia Bassett & John Egan ∙ Gail & Jim Arnold ∙ Peter & Rita Carfagna ∙ Harry & Mary Ann Carlson ∙ Clearstead ∙ Graham & Kerianne Hearns ∙ Jackson Lewis PC ∙ Meredith Camp Events LLC ∙ Marge & Dan Moore ∙ Nordson ∙ studio Chartreuse ∙
List as of 4.11.2022
For more details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rob Sikora, Director of Development: [email protected]