Our Foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary during A Night for Nature on Friday, March 28. Held at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, the sold-out event raised more than $820,000 to support the Foundation’s conservation and outdoor programs.
The Nashville chic soiree featured an evening of country music, with performances from country music singers Tyler Farr, Dave Kennedy, James Otto, Shawn Camp and Rob Snyder. Decked out in boots, denim, and diamonds, guests enjoyed dinner, cocktails and a live auction of exclusive items. They also got the chance to meet a “wild” group of guests, including a turkey, a baby alligator, a snake and a barn owl.
This year’s co-chairs were Laura Coburn Russell, Tucker Frederickson, John Lacy, Robert Spottswood, Jr. and Joshua Kellam. Following welcome remarks from Mrs. Russell, Mr. Kellam presented Mike Sole with the Foundation Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award. Mr. Spottswood then honored Travis Thompson of All Florida with the Chris Janson Creativity in Conservation Award. Country music sensation Chris Janson congratulated Thompson in a heartwarming video message.
As a token of appreciation, give from the heart donors were gifted a plush burrowing owl for their commitment to conserve wild Florida for future generations.
