2026 Earth Day Benefit Dinner
Thursday, April 23rd
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.
“The earth has music for those who listen.”
Our lives and communities are healthier and more vibrant when we can turn down our own noise and hear the rhythms of the world around us. Join us to get in tune with nature!
Evening Includes
- Acclaimed silent auction featuring an electronic auction system
- Hors d’oeuvres, libations, and exquisite 3-course dinner
- Inspirations video and short program
- Musical entertainment by Downtown Charlie Brown
- Opportunity to support our mission
Agenda
- 5:00pm: Registration, cocktail hour, and silent auction bidding
- 6:30pm: Dinner
- 7:30pm: Presentation
- 8:30pm: Silent auction closes
Donations
We are welcoming item donations for our Silent Auction now through Thursday, April 9th! This year, in an effort to create a more streamlined and curated auction experience, and to accommodate our growing guest attendance, we may not be able to include every donated item in our auction.
Thanks To Our Silent Auction Donors:
Thomas Althoff
AMS Chicago
Ball Horticultural
Bartlett Park District
Bartlett Tree Experts
Ron & MaryAnn Barzso
Dan Basore
Jeff & Abby Beck
Mike & Cherie Bond
Don & Jo Booty
Brookfield Zoo
Barbara Cassidy
Channahon Park District
Chervon North America
Chicago Stars FC
Allen Chou
Barry Christian
Allen Clasen
Country House
Jim & Martha Cumpata
Keith & Lisa Dobrolinsky
DuPage Children’s Museum
ECOyote LLC
Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site
Elmhurst Art Museum
Energy Flow Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Field Museum
Fox Den Cooking Classes
Fox River Yoga
Renae Frigo
Alvin Gates
Peter John Geraci
Don Goerne
Graham’s Fine Chocolates
Hamilton Salon and Spa Suites
Jennifer & Ed Hammer
Larry & Lisa Hjorth
Terri Hoehne
Bob Hutchinson
Hyatt Lodge
Itasca Park District
Jeff & Jill Johnson
Pete Johnston
Kane County Cougars
Kane County Landscape Materials & Supply
Kathleen Weinstein Photography
Kendall County Forest Preserve District
John Kirschbaum
JoyAnn Kirschbaum
Carla Klausler
Gloria Klimek
Estate of Bon & Arlene Langguth
Sue Langguth
Lockport Township Park District
Lombard Park District
Julie Long
Lynfred Winery
Judith MacLeod
David Manigold
Massage By Aleena LLC
Brook McDonald
Margaret Michaels
Mion Artisan Soapery
Kyla Muhammad
Jeff & Jane Nakaerts
Naperville Park District
Natural Communities LLC
Natural Garden Natives
Navy Pier
Kevin Nelson
Northern Fork
Now Arena
Ric & Cathy Offerman
Paramount Theater
Jillian Pender
Petite Vie
Phillips Park Zoo
Plainfield Park District
PlanIt Landscape Perspectives, LLC
Prana Yoga
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
PRP Wine
Jeff Reiter
Rent A Gardener
Saving Monarchs
Melissa Schmitz
Shedd Aquarium
Stantec Native Plant Nursery
Stockholm’s Restaurant and Graham’s Chocolate
The Conservation Foundation
The Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest
The Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site
The Pizzo Group
The Urban Canopy
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Top Golf
Townhouse Books & Cafe
UpCycle Products, Inc.
Paul Virant
Vistro Prime
Amy Dawe Watkins
West Chicago Garden Club
Wheaton Park District
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
Wines for Humanity
Dennis Wisnosky
Grace Woeltje
Woodridge Park District
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 $2,000 are available as well. If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Abby Beck at (630) 428-4500 Ext. 135 or [email protected].