Tickets, sponsorships available for Nov. 4 Wine & Wildlife Gala to benefit Florida’s National Parks
A night to celebrate, support and safeguard Florida’s wild places, the Wine & Wildlife gala is the signature fundraising event benefiting the transformative park education programs championed by The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks.
Set for for Tuesday, Nov. 4, at The Club at The Strand in Naples, Wine & Wildlife presents guests with a unique opportunity to enjoy extraordinary cuisine and live music at one of Southwest Florida’s premier private country clubs, while supporting education, exploration and conservation programs at Big Cypress National Preserve and Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks. This unforgettable evening unites nature lovers, conservationists and community leaders to raise awareness – and essential funds – for the hands-on experiences that inspire young minds and protect Florida’s national parks.
The event will be held from 5 until 9 p.m., and guests can expect live music, a buffet dinner and premium open bar, plus live and silent auctions featuring unique treasures, experiences and once-in-a-lifetime adventures at several of Florida’s national parks.
One of the more powerful moments of the evening will shine a light on S.W.A.M.P., which stands for the Swamp Water And Me Program. S.W.A.M.P. provides every sixth grader in Collier County with the opportunity to explore Big Cypress National Preserve through classroom lessons, ranger-led field trips, real science experiments, water testing and identifying wildlife – all while forming a lasting bond with Florida’s environment.
Event sponsorships are now available at a variety of levels, including the $1,000 Egret level sponsorship, $2,500 Cypress, $5,000 Spoonbill, $10,000 Ghost Orchid and $25,000 Florida Panther sponsorships. Each level of sponsorship includes tickets to the event, sponsor logos on Wine & Wildlife promotional materials and event signage, recognition in The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks newsletter and a spotlight on social media. Larger sponsorships receive additional benefits, including placement in the Wine & Wildlife event program, podium recognition and speaking opportunities at the event. Individual tickets to the event are available for $250.
Sponsoring the event provides a unique opportunity to support the mission of The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks, which is devoted to furthering education, exploration and conservation. As the official philanthropic partner for Florida’s national parks, 100% of the event proceeds will go toward The Alliance’s efforts in providing opportunities to support education, exploration and conservation programs in Big Cypress National Preserve and Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lulu Villas at LVilas@FloridaNationalParks.org.
For tickets, or to donate, visit Givesmart.com.
The Club at The Strand is at 5840 Strand Blvd., in Naples.
About The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks is the official philanthropic partner for Big Cypress National Preserve and Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks. The nonprofit organization provides opportunities to support education, exploration and conservation programs in Florida’s national parks, and is devoted to filling the gaps in government funding, providing critical monetary support to the essential programs provided by each of the parks. For more information, visit FloridaNationalParks.org.