Branching into New Waters
Shirley Heinze Spring Benefit
William E. Urschel Pavilion
63 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso
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Join us on May 4th to celebrate how Shirley Heinze is branching into new waters through water testing, volunteer engagement, programming, and planning. Hear from staff, community partners, and volunteers on their positive impacts on the water resources of Northwest Indiana.
You can expect a delightful evening with live jazz music by the John Wesley Experience. Complimentary beer and wine will be available throughout the evening with a cash bar offering as well. Dinner will be catered by Sullon's Catering with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Dinner includes Rivers Bounty Salad, Wild Rapids Rice Pilaf, Water's Edge Veg, Lake Perch, Wild Turkey Bourguignon, assorted appetizers, and desserts.
Make plans to bid on select nature experiences in the live auction!
Our very own Doug Botka and DNR Ecologist, Derek Nimetz will co-lead a Tour of Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve for 15.
Breakfast, Birding, and a Bog - what more could you ask for? Join naturalist Evie Kirkwood at Lydick Bog. This will be up for grabs for a group of 15!
Experience our Region's Wetlands, Bogs & Rivers with a van tour for 10 and a knowledgeable guide with lunch at Moser's in New Carlisle.
New this year - an Adventure Paddle on the Deep River in New Chicago. This adventure is for 8 paddlers.
Back by popular demand, gather your friends and plan to bid on an Adventure Paddle on the Little Calumet River. This adventure is for a group of 8.
Don't miss Dinner with a View at the former home of J. Timothy Ritchie in Dune Acres. Dinner, drinks, and dessert will be enjoyed by a group of 10.
Now is the time to purchase your tickets or donate to our annual Spring Benefit! Your support will enable us to achieve our $1:$1 matching opportunity up to $100,000 prior to our event.
Thanks so much to our challenge sponsors who have made this opportunity possible, and we hope you can join us on Saturday, May 4th!
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