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| Spring trillium graces Tryon Creek State Natural Area |
On March 29th the Friends of Tryon Creek will welcome their supporters to the
Trillium Festival Gala, an evening fundraiser to benefit the Friends' environmental education and stewardship programs. The gala will take place at Lewis & Clark College and features a great lineup that is sure to engage and inspire.
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| Brian Doyle, award-winning author and Portland Magazine publisher |
The gala kicks off with a talk by special guest Brian Doyle, celebrated author of
Mink River, the essay collection
Grace Notes, and many other wonderful books. When asked what the title of his talk would be, Mr. Doyle's reply was...
"...notes on wonder and amazement and astonishment and the slather of mud and owls and how kids are the agents of the world to come; with sidelong commentary on how if we are not drafting kids into armies of wonder we are totally punting our responsibilities here, brothers and sisters."
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| Portland, Oregon Philanthropist John Gray |
The Friends will also be presenting the first annual John Gray Award for Environmental Education to an outstanding individual or organization in recognition of their commitment and contribution to environmental advocacy. John Gray was a great supporter of the Friends and, as the Oregonian reported in Mr. Gray's November 2012
obit, much of his "philanthropy was devoted to environmental education programs that aimed to bring young people to the region's forests..." The Friends are honored to present the award in recognition of Mr. Gray's legacy.
The gala will also feature a silent auction with items that include vacation packages; original artwork; merchandise from Columbia Sportswear, Keen, Patagonia, and REI; gift certificates, and more.
To purchase tickets please visit
www.tryonfriends.org.
