Friends of the Johnson Nature Center

Reception begins 4:30pm for VIP guests.
Enjoy an exclusive cocktail hour with specialty drinks and mocktails with an amuse-bouche ahead of the full event. Then, enjoy the full six-course strolling dinner event with live entertainment and an open bar with curated craft cocktails, wine pairings, and specialty mocktails.

VIP admission

The event begins at 5:30pm for general admission guests.
Enjoy the full six-course strolling dinner event with live entertainment and an open bar with curated craft cocktails, wine pairings, and specialty mocktails.

General Admission

White Pine sponsors will receive 4 VIP level tickets to the event, company logo and link on our website and social media shout outs.

White Pine Sponsorship

Red Oak sponsors will receive 10 VIP level tickets to the event,  logo and QR on our event signage, logo and link on our website, and social media shout outs.

Red Oak Sponsorship

Sugar Maple sponsors will receive 25 VIP level tickets to the event,  logo and QR on our event signage, logo and link on our website, special recognition at one of our 6 course stations, and social media shout outs.

Sugar Maple Sponsorship

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1690211147/inhqptfvywpexep5gvk1.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Please join us for a Forest to Table experience benefiting the Johnson Nature Center Saturday September 14th, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm4:30 VIP admissionrain or shine <a href="https://www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/friends" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(17, 85, 204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(17, 85, 204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Friends of the Johnson Nature Center</a><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> has partnered with locally renowned chefs to bring the community a unique Forest to Table strolling dinner experience at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township.  <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Chefs will intertwine Michigan native and invasive species of flora and fauna as ingredients in the dishes served throughout a quarter mile trail. Guests will have an opportunity to c<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">onnect with their natural environment and engage their senses as they stroll the trails to taste chefs’ creations and learn about forest food and its relationship with our ecosystem.  There will be live music, open bar, unique performing artists, and interactive demonstrations that will shed light on the ecological issues we face in our hyperlocal environment. This will be a <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">celebration of culinary delights, ecological conservation, connection with nature, and community collaboration that you won't want to miss!  *course menu will be released ahead of the event* <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Early bird pricing is only through July 14! <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">  General admission $200, VIP $275.  <span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Space is limited.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Regular pricing GA $225, VIP $300<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Want to be an super supporter while guaranteeing a VIP ticket package? Choose your level of support at check out!  You can find more details on <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/168I-sjqLz7XssNIffz8E-WKT5bRtdUvJ/view?usp=sharing" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">sponsorship levels, ticketing info, past event pics, and more on our website</a>: <a href="https://www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit"><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(17, 85, 204);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(17, 85, 204);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table</a><span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">.    <span fr-original-style="font-size:10px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:10px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">**No refunds on ticket purchases - we appreciate your support in fundraising for the Johnson Nature Center!**

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the Johnson Nature Center.  We are thrilled you will be joining us! Together, we will experience our natural world through a unique lens, using our full senses to learn about the flora and fauna in our hyperlocal environment. Our hope is that our guests will enjoy themselves greatly while with us, and walk away with a deeper understanding about our ever changing landscape, the impact we can have one the environment, and feel inspired to make a difference starting in their own spaces.  VIP GUESTSReception begins 4:30pm for VIP guests Enjoy a cocktail hour ahead of the full event with amuse-bouche and special entertainment.Valet parking service provided GEN. ADMISSION GUESTSEvent beings at 5:30pm for general admission guests. Enjoy the full seven course station event with live entertainment and open barValet parking service provided *course menu will be shared with our guests ahead of the event*We will be fully outdoors and on the trails, weather permitting. While this is an elevated event, please wear comfortable walking shoes.  📭   at the Johnson Nature Center 3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA Thank you for your participation in this event and helping further our mission and goal to support the JNC through special projects that align with the organization's strategic plan.  To learn more about this, how to get involved, or become a member and core supporter of the JNC, please visit us at <a style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">johnsonnaturecenter.org/friends</a>.   We look forward to seeing you at this one-of-a-kind event!   Questions?  Contact our events committee at events@friendsofjnc.org Respectfully,Erin WatsonFriends of the Johnson Nature Center, President

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1690211147/inhqptfvywpexep5gvk1.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Please join us for a Forest to Table experience benefiting the Johnson Nature Center Saturday September 14th, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm4:30 VIP admissionrain or shine <a href="https://www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/friends">Friends of the Johnson Nature Center</a> has partnered with locally renowned chefs to bring the community a unique Forest to Table strolling dinner experience at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township.  Chefs will intertwine Michigan native and invasive species of flora and fauna as ingredients in the dishes served throughout a quarter mile trail. Guests will have an opportunity to connect with their natural environment and engage their senses as they stroll the trails to taste chefs’ creations and learn about forest food and its relationship with our ecosystem.  There will be live music, open bar, unique performing artists, and interactive demonstrations that will shed light on the ecological issues we face in our hyperlocal environment. This will be a celebration of culinary delights, ecological conservation, connection with nature, and community collaboration that you won't want to miss!  *course menu will be released ahead of the event* Early bird pricing is only through July 14!   General admission $200, VIP $275.  Space is limited.Regular pricing GA $225, VIP $300Want to be an super supporter while guaranteeing a VIP ticket package? Choose your level of support at check out!  You can find more details on <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/168I-sjqLz7XssNIffz8E-WKT5bRtdUvJ/view?usp=sharing">sponsorship levels, ticketing info, past event pics, and more on our website</a>: <a href="https://www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table">johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table</a>.    **No refunds on ticket purchases - we appreciate your support in fundraising for the Johnson Nature Center!**

Friends of the Johnson Nature Center

Forest to Table Strolling Dinner Tickets 2024

3325 Franklin Rd

VIP admission

$300

General Admission

$225

White Pine Sponsorship

$2,500

Red Oak Sponsorship

$5,000

Sugar Maple Sponsorship

$10,000

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