2023 Environmentalist of the Year Awards & Celebration
Join us for a wonderful celebration of environmental activism in our community - finally, in person again!
Taproot is providing heavy appetizers. Doors open at 5:30 PM for appetizers and mingling.

Sara Salzman
Our program begins at 7:00 PM. This year, we're thrilled to hear from our keynote speaker, Sarna Salzman, Executive Director of SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers.
We're also honored that Brotha James - Jeremy Reisig - will uplift our spirits with his delightful music.
Online $25 ticket sales (get yours below) are now open through April 12! Tickets will be $30 at the door.
We will celebrate on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Dennos Museum.
Sponsor the Celebration!
Become a sponsor or underwriter of this important event. Your name will be printed in the program that everyone will receive and will be displayed at the event for all to see.
Nominations closed on March 23.
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