You won’t want to miss the first-ever Threatened and Endangered Species Gala, hosted by the DNR Wildlife Division! This year’s event will be a celebration dinner for the 40th anniversary of Michigan’s Threatened and Endangered Species Act. The gala will take place on Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.
The evening promises to be great fun, with keynote speaker Dr. Carol Boccetti, who will share her unique understanding of why Michigan’s Kirtland’s warbler program has been successful over the past 40 years. There will also be fabulous silent auction items, such as an all-inclusive trip to Beaver Island, winery stays, artwork, and tickets to various plays and sporting events. These silent auction items will provide contributions to the Nongame Wildlife Fund that supports threatened and endangered species across the state.
“The amount of money currently available through this fund continues to decline annually, and the DNR must find additional funds to continue this critical work,” said DNR Endangered Species Coordinator Dan Kennedy. “Most of the Nongame Wildlife Fund is used to leverage federal funds through competitive grants. So your $1 donation could turn into a $3 donation for wildlife!”
Seating for the gala is limited, so show your support and reserve your spot today! The cost for the event is $100, with dinner included. The registration deadline for the gala is Nov. 25. All proceeds will benefit the DNR Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453.
