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.
After a successful, multi-year capital campaign concluded in 2021, the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is looking ahead. With all-new outdoor infrastructure and features, visitors and students
alike are more deeply engaging with nature throughout our outdoor classroom, exploring and learning through extensive hands-on observation of science and nature, while making lasting memories.
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.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN MANY WAYS
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
5:30PM VIP Reception
6:30-11PM Main Event
Purchase your ticket to attend. Eat, drink and celebrate under the stars at the Nature Center.
BID ON ITEMS, EXPERIENCES
& MORE
Bid on silent auction items and buy your raffle tickets. Every dollar spent on one-of-a-kind items and experiences will directly support the Nature Center. Unable to attend? You can still bid and donate!
Purchase $100 Raffle Tickets for a chance to win $5,000! Limited to 150 tickets!
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 - SUSTAINER
Provide vital support to help sustain our programs and keep our facilities operating
$1,000 - HABITAT HERO
Help maintain our 3+ miles of trails and 7 natural habitats
$500 - CLASSROOM STEWARD
Fund field experiences to inspire inner city students to become stewards of the Earth
$250 - SUPPORT A TEACHER
Provide environmental education resources to support teachers in their classrooms
$125 - VISITOR CHAMPION
Fund habitat restoration and interpretive efforts that enhance visitor experiences
We understand that times are hard right now for so many.
We appreciate any level of support - no amount of giving is too small.
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: sikora@shakerlakes.org