Special Event
Annual Gathering 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Program
2:00 PM • Social Silent Auction Bidding • Refreshments Live Music by Cool Bay Jazz Quartet
3:00 PM • Appetizer and Dessert Buffets Open
4:00 PM • Program
- Welcome and “Preserving the Rural Character of Door County” by Emily Wood, Executive Director
- Giving Tree and Live Auction
- President’s Address by Roy Thilly, Board President
- Recognitions & Closing by Cinnamon Rossman, Charitable Giving Director
The Giving Tree
During the program, add your leaf to the Giving Tree to help grow land protection from Washington Island to Southern Door. Bid during the program to donate or pledge a special gift to the 2026 Conservation and Stewardship Campaign.
Silent Auction
Silent Auction closes at end of program. Check back closer to the event to preview auction items!
Event held rain or shine.
Beer sponsored by BridgeUp Brewing
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