A green-bordered invitation for the Newaygo County Environmental Coalition's "Garden of Dreams" gala fundraiser features delicate flowers, a hummingbird, and butterflies in the foreground, with event details printed in the background.

Newaygo County Environmental Coalition

LXCL:Program Entry, Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Eco-Tour of Tall Grass Prairie

Full Price Ticket

LXCL:Reduced Rate Includes: Program entry, Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Eco-Tour of Tall Grass Prairie

Reduced rate if preferred

LXCL:Super Support: Program Entry, Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Eco-Tour of Tall Grass Prairie

Super Donor!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 26 for a very special event: &ldquo;Garden of Dreams: If You Plant It, They Will Come&rdquo;&nbsp; During this 2nd annual NCEC Fall Gala Fundraiser you will:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Be introduced to local native bees, butterflies and other insects who live in Newaygo County&#39;s protected habitats. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn why time is of the essence for all of us to help support these threatened pollinators. &nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;">Receive guidance and resources in planning and planting your own &quot;Garden of Dreams&quot; with native plants that will attract and support the very same pollinators that are found in our local habitats.&nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;">Understand that we are all KEY to helping our native bees, butterflies and other pollinators survive, and thrive!</li></ul>3:00pm Doors Open, Hors d&#39;oeuvres, Silent Auction begins!&nbsp; Come early to meet with with regional Native Plant Nurseries &amp; Garden Design Landscapers to help you plan your Garden of Dreams 4:00pm Featured Presentations: Jim Dunn, NCEC Board Member, Professor Emeritus &amp; Entomologist. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;Newaygo County&rsquo;s Native Bees, Butterflies &amp; Pollinators&quot; Alysia Babcock, &quot;The Garden Guru&quot;, Advanced Master Gardener &amp; Master Naturalist.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;Plant for Pollinators: How to Choose &amp; Grow the Best Native Plants for Your Yard&rdquo; 5:30pm Silent Auction Ends Plus optional tour of the Tall Grass Prairie at Fremont Area Community Foundation&nbsp; We promise you a great afternoon of fun and inspiration!&nbsp; And you will come away knowing how to: &nbsp; &nbsp;*Nurture our threatened pollinators with native plants on your property &nbsp; &nbsp;*Help protect, restore and keep our natural habitats and wildlife healthy &nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787509287/wysiwyg/kvasrucndgqqo2tx3oaf.jpg" style="width: 62px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 62px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">The Newaygo County Environmental Coalition aims to foster an&nbsp; educated, active, and collaborative community dedicated to&nbsp; protecting, respecting, and promoting a sustainable natural world.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787537605/wysiwyg/fjtu9vtuazl2mlikjh0y.jpg" style="width: 245px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 245px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for &quot;Garden of Dreams: If You Plant It, They Will Come!&quot; We so look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 26! 3pm - 5:30pm at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts 4734 S Campus Ct, Fremont, MI 49412 Remember to dress for the weather if you would like to take the guided tour of the Tall Grass Prairie installation following the program. If you registered to attend but are now unable, please let me know via the email below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. See you soon!&nbsp;Sally Wagoner and the whole NCEC Team!<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:sally.w@nc-ec.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">sally.w@nc-ec.org</a> 231-245-6237 Newaygo County Environmental Coalition <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787537694/wysiwyg/g99yoniifokqe9y6sqck.jpg" style="width: 62px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 62px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 26 for a very special event: “Garden of Dreams: If You Plant It, They Will Come”  During this 2nd annual NCEC Fall Gala Fundraiser you will: <ul><li>Be introduced to local native bees, butterflies and other insects who live in Newaygo County's protected habitats.  </li><li>Learn why time is of the essence for all of us to help support these threatened pollinators.   </li><li>Receive guidance and resources in planning and planting your own "Garden of Dreams" with native plants that will attract and support the very same pollinators that are found in our local habitats.  </li><li>Understand that we are all KEY to helping our native bees, butterflies and other pollinators survive, and thrive!</li></ul>3:00pm Doors Open, Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction begins!  Come early to meet with with regional Native Plant Nurseries &amp; Garden Design Landscapers to help you plan your Garden of Dreams 4:00pm Featured Presentations: Jim Dunn, NCEC Board Member, Professor Emeritus &amp; Entomologist.      “Newaygo County’s Native Bees, Butterflies &amp; Pollinators" Alysia Babcock, "The Garden Guru", Advanced Master Gardener &amp; Master Naturalist.       “Plant for Pollinators: How to Choose &amp; Grow the Best Native Plants for Your Yard” 5:30pm Silent Auction Ends Plus optional tour of the Tall Grass Prairie at Fremont Area Community Foundation  We promise you a great afternoon of fun and inspiration!  And you will come away knowing how to:    *Nurture our threatened pollinators with native plants on your property    *Help protect, restore and keep our natural habitats and wildlife healthy  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787509287/wysiwyg/kvasrucndgqqo2tx3oaf.jpg" style="width:62px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />The Newaygo County Environmental Coalition aims to foster an  educated, active, and collaborative community dedicated to  protecting, respecting, and promoting a sustainable natural world.

Newaygo County Environmental Coalition

Garden of Dreams: If You Plant It, They Will Come

Dogwood Center for Performing Arts

Full Price Ticket

$30

Reduced rate if preferred

Super Donor!

$50