Jeans and Jewels GalaBlandford Nature Center hosts fundraiser gala

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (June 1, 2015) –Blandford Nature Center, located in Grand Rapids, MI, will be hosting its fourth annual Jeans and Jewels Gala Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. This fundraiser is a uniquely causal event that features live music, sit down dinner, candlelit trails, animal exhibitions, local craft beer, and experential auction items with nearly 300 West Michigan business and community leaders.

Key facts

There are various sponsorship packages, but all sponsors receive their name, logo, and sponsorship level listed on the website and at the event.

The funds raised during the event will go towards continuing all Blandford Nature Center programs.

The purchase of a $100 ticket and registration is required prior to the event.

The environment is relaxed and is enjoyed by a maximum of 350 attendees.

Quotes

“My family and I have all been involved with Blandford Nature Center for 40 years,” said Laurie Gardner, committee member of Blandford. “We have volunteered, participated in events, and simply enjoyed the outdoor experience in the city. Jeans and Jewels is one of BNC’s “signiture” events and is the most unique, relxed, and fun “non-gala” in town.”

“Last year our company sponsored the gala solely for its great cause,” said Jim Potts, past gala sponsor. “Being a West Michigan company, the event also gave us great exposure.”

ABOUT BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER

Blandford Nature Center’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to become stewards of the natural world that sustains us. Blandford has 143 acres of nature and trails that are most often used for hiking and snowshoeing. Blandford is also home to many injured animals that could not survive in the wild, which are held in animal exhibits inside and outside. Blandford is also very devoted to education and holds summer camps, field

Contact:Kathryn Leavy(248) 990-0420leavyk@mail.gvsu.edu

Last year’s attendees enjoying drinks and interacting with one of Blandford’s owls.

An animal exhibition during the Jeans and Jewels Gala featuring Blandford’s very own owl.

Video of Blandford being featured on Eight West.

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Jeans and Jewels Gala Website

Blandford Nature Center Website

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