Get ready to go green this spring when The Little Forks Conservancy’s Green Tie Gala, a light-hearted twist on a formal black tie affair, returns. The semiformal fundraiser will be held at the Holiday Inn in Midland on Saturday, April 21 at 7p.m.
The Conservancy’s last Green Tie Gala was held in the fall of 2010 and raised over $7,000 for the Conservancy’s Riverview Natural Area acquisition. The Green Tie Gala wasn’t held in 2011 to prepare for the switch to spring.
“One of the best things about the Green Tie Gala is that we offer outdoor experiences in our auction,” said Doug Koop, executive director of the Conservancy. “By shifting the Gala closer to Earth Day in the spring, people who bid on trips will be able to enjoy them this year.”
Joining the Green Tie Gala again is Empty Canvas. The local duo of Scott and Mike Mc Math will perform while lead singer and artist Mike McMath creates a painting inspired by the Conservancy’s work live on stage.
McMath’s painting will be auctioned that evening. The live and silent auctions will include items that emphasize the outdoors, such as fishing and canoe trips and nature-inspired artwork by local artists.
The evening will feature hearty hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and great music. Tickets will be $50 each and will be available in early March. Proceeds will benefit The Little Forks Conservancy’s operating fund. More information can be found at http://www.littleforks.org/green-tie-gala/.
