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Click NO for Free AttendanceWelcome to the Autumn in the Valley Virtual Gala!
Click here to watch LIVE starting at 6:15pm Sunday, September 13, 2020
If you prefer to watch the program on CNC's YouTube account click here.
Carpenter Nature Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission of fostering lifelong appreciation of the natural world through environmental education, habitat conservation, and outdoor experiences. We protect 725 acres of natural and restored habitat on both sides of the St. Croix River and provide outdoor education opportunities for thousands of visitors each year.
Spending time in nature is one of the most beneficial, stress-reducing, free activities currently available to our community at this time. During these last several months, we have kept our trails open to support the physical and mental health of our visitors. Our naturalists have adapted our summer camp, K-12, and public program offerings to meet CDC guidelines.
Please help us continue these endeavors by participating in this free online event. Thank you !
GALA DETAILS
In order to protect the health and safety of our community, we will be having a VIRTUAL fundraising Gala. By changing to an online event with no dinner, the event will now be FREE for all participants. However, funds raised through sponsorships, donations, and the silent auction will go to supporting Carpenter Nature Center's mission, programs, and staff.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Register for free to participate in the Online Gala - select the 'Register Now' button above. If you had a GiveSmart account at last year's Gala, you will need to register again for this event. You can do this by selecting REGISTER NOW, not Sign In.
Sponsor or Donate by clicking the 'Support CNC' button above. These contributions are 100% tax deductible, and will go towards supporting Carpenter Nature Center in the coming year.
View and Bid on our Auction Items, starting September 4th.
Watch the live program on September 13th. Video will be live streamed from our YouTube Channel.
EVENT TIMELINE
Friday, September 4th
8:00 AM Online auction opens for bidding
Sunday, September 13th
6:15 PM - Tune in early to listen to music performances by Karina Kern, Nick Fox. and Sarah Bertsch.
6:30 PM - Autumn in the Valley Virtual Gala Begins
-View a special program featuring the Nature Center, CNC staff and Board, animal ambassadors and more!
-Bid on our wide variety of auction items!
-Donate to our Fund-a-Need, to help CNC continue providing accessible and affordable outdoor education.
7:15 PM - Virtual Gala Ends
8:00 PM - Online Auction ends and bidding is closed
Monday, September 14th
12:00 PM - Auction Item Pickup Begins
-Items will be available at Carpenter Nature Center (12805 St. Croix Trail South in Hastings, MN).
Hosted By
Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature CenterGolden Eagle Sponsors
Bald Eagle Sponsors
Osprey Sponsors
Great Blue Heron Sponsors
Snowy Egret Sponsors
Wood Duck Sponsors