Quinte Conservation celebrates 75 years of conservation this year! Join us on October 1st, 2022 from 6 to 9 pm at Vanderwater Conservation Area for a one of a kind Fundraising Gala and Artisan Market.
Experience the magic of the forest at night as you participate in this unique gala-like event!
This event is a fundraiser to support Quinte Conservation's Youth Outdoor Education Programs, which are made possible thanks to grants, sponsorships, donations, and fundraisers like these.
Activities for this event include:
- Silent Auction featuring items generously donated by local artists and businesses
- Tweed and Company Outdoor Theatre Experience
- Two live music performances by Mike Kelly and Howard Rees to start and finish the evening's activities
- Indigenous Knowledge Sharing around the campfire
- History Walk explaining the history of Conservation Authorities and Quinte Conservation
- Food and Drink Pairings from Kaleidoscope Catering
- Shopping at vendor tents comprised of local businesses, artists, and artisans
Tickets are on sale now for $75 - Get yours today to reserve your place and be added to the guest list!
Please note: This event is 19+
Why is Youth Environmental Education Important?
As a local watershed-based non-profit environmental protection agency, we offer youth environmental education programs that align with our core programs and services. Our education programs are geared for K to Grade 12 and educate youth, through hands-on nature-based activities, on protecting our natural resources, land and water, and our vital ecosystems. Through our programming, local youth discover how they can contribute to a healthy environment while connecting with their natural world. Our goal is to inspire our next generation, through environmental education and nature connection, to choose environmentally friendly practices in their everyday lives to ensure clean water and rich and diverse ecosystems well into the future.