2025 Earth Day Benefit Dinner
Thursday, April 24th
5:00 — 9:00pm
Bobak’s Signature Events
Our annual Earth Day Benefit is a critical source of funding for our important work to save nearby nature, protect our region’s vital waterways, and connect children of all ages to the wonders of the natural world. We have a goal to raise $53,000 (for our 53rd anniversary) during the month of April. This year’s event is sold out, but you can still keep the light of our mission burning bright by donating.
“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” -Theodore Roethke
There is more to every flower, every person, every moment in time than can be seen above the surface. Petals and branches hold fast as they are tossed by stormy winds, and draw in and reflect back the light of still, sunny days. For flowers, people, and organizations like The Conservation Foundation, the ability to not just endure but to grow in all seasons comes from the anchoring strength of roots.
Our mission, our hope, and our tomorrow are rooted in you.
Evening Includes
- Acclaimed Silent Auction featuring an electronic auction system
- Hors d’oeuvres, libations and exquisite 3-course dinner
- Inspirations video and short program
- Wall of wine
- Opportunity to support our mission
Agenda
- 5:00pm: Registration, Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Bidding
- 6:30pm: Dinner
- 7:30pm: Presentation
- 8:30pm: Silent Auction Closes
Donations
We are welcoming item donations for our Silent Auction through Thursday, April 17th!
Thanks To Our Silent Auction Donors:
Anonymous
AIR Aerial Fitness
Alphabet Soup Production
Thomas Althoff
AMS Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Ball Horticultural Company
Bartlett Tree Experts
Ronald & Mary Ann Barzso
Dan Basore
Batavia Park District
Greg Bockheim
Mike Bond
Don & Jo Booty
Amy Borozenets
John Bower
Bubble House Brewing
Barbara Cassidy
Linda Castle
Chervon
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Steel
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Chicago Zoological Society
Barry & Marilyn Christian
Allen Clasen
Classic Cinemas
Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Country House Restaurants
Irene Cowan
Mimi Cowan
Chris Cudworth
Jim & Martha Cumpata
Jane Davis
Bill Dawe
Melanie Dawe
Keith & Lisa Dobrolinsky
DuPage Birding Club
DuPage Childrens Museum
Fabyan Villa & Japanese Garden
Family Family of Bob & Barb Johnson
Fernando’s Street Kitchen
Bob Fisher
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Fox Fox Valley Park Foundation
Funway
Geneva Park District
Peter John Geraci
Don Goerne
John & June Gormley
Green Earth Harvest
Ed & Jennifer Hammer
Lisa & Larry Hjorth
Hollywood Boulevard Cinemas
Bob Hutchinson
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
Jenni Anne Yoga
Jeff & Jill Johnson
Pete Johnston
JoJo’s Shake BAR
Kane County Cougars
Kathleen Weinstein Photography
Kendall County Forest Preserve District
Carla Klausler
Neil & Jennine Kristianson
Julie Kulak
Lazy Dog Restaurant
Juliene LoDolce
Dan & Julie Long
Luxury Escapes International
Lynfred Winery
Dr. Dave Manigold
Max’s Greener Places
Brook & Adona McDonald
Midwest Groundcovers
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee County Zoo
Milwaukee Public Museum
Miskatonic Brewing
Jeff & Jane Nakaerts
Naperville Trolley Tour
Natural Communities, LLC
Natural Garden Natives
Ron & Sue Nosek
Now Arena
Ric & Cathy Offerman
Diane Osgood, PhD
Our Tiny World
Kathryn Pagura
Curt Pascoe
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Phillips Park Zoo
PlanIt Landscape Perspectives
Wendy Pligge
Pottery Bayou
Prairie Moon Nursery
PRP Wine International
Reams Meat Market
Bill Reid
Jeff Reiter
Revolution Brewing
Amy Rieselman
Rookies All American Pub & Grill
Saving Saving Monarchs
Melissa & Adam Schmitz
Sidecar Supper Club
Six Flags Great America
Sloomoo Institute
Joan Soltwisch
Jill Spealman
Stantec
Frank & Mary Beth Steurer
Stockholm’s
The Conservation Foundation
The Little Traveler
The Naperville Running Co.
The Pizzo Group
The Shedd Aquarium
The Ugly Noodle
Tito’s Vodka
Topgolf
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Ulta Beauty
Upcycle Products, Inc.
Urban Canopy
Chef Paul Virant
Laurel Ward
West Chicago Garden Club
Wheaton Park District
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
Wild Birds Unlimited
Wines for Humanity
Grace Woeltje
Sponsorships
The Conservation Foundation works in your neighborhood to save nearby nature, protect our region’s vital waterways, and connect people of all ages to the wonders of the natural world. Our annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner is a critical source of funding for this important work.
Benefits of sponsorship:
- Recognition in print materials sent to more than 6,000 members
- Recognition in our e-newsletter sent to more than 24,000 subscribers
- Recognition in print and digitally at the event (approx. 600 attendees)
- Eight tickets to the event
- Reserved seating
- Membership in our Prairie Oak Society
- Invitation to a summer canoe trip with President/CEO Brook McDonald for Oak Level sponsors
Sponsor Levels
Will you offer your support as a sponsor?
We need your help to make this fundraiser a success. Additional sponsorship opportunities up to $1,500 are available as well. If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Abby Beck at (630) 428-4500 Ext. 135 or [email protected].
