Support the Little Traverse Conservancy at their annual fundraiser and concert

HARBOR SPRINGS — The Little Traverse Conservancy is preparing to host its largest fundraising event of the year, Save the Trees, on July 25 at the Offield Family Viewlands.

The summer cocktail party, now in its 36th year, will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

“It’s our largest annual fundraiser, and all donations go directly to land protection in Northern Michigan,” said Lindsay Hall, development officer for the reservation. “This event is just so special because it’s a chance for all of our closest friends and supporters to come together and protect what they love most about Northern Michigan, and it really helps fuel our mission for the rest of the year.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the reservation’s land conservation projects in the five-county region, including Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and Mackinac counties.

“We have members who come from all five counties (to the fundraiser) and we always enjoy seeing new faces,” Hall said. “Sometimes it’s an opportunity for someone who’s never been involved with the conservancy to come to us for the first time. We welcome everyone.”

After Save the Trees, people are encouraged to stick around for the Rock the Forest concert. The Castellows, an up-and-coming neo-traditional country music trio, will perform at the 8 p.m. show in the Viewlands.

“It feels unique to have everyone together overlooking the most beautiful view of the Offield Family Viewlands and to have a concert for one night only in this incredible location is so special,” said Hall.

Tickets for the concert are sold separately. People can attend both events, or just one if they prefer. Fifty dollars from each Rock the Trees ticket goes back to the reserve.

Guests must bring their own picnic blankets or chairs, snacks and drinks for Rock the Forest.

For more information about the events or to purchase tickets, visit landtrust.org.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Support the Little Traverse Conservancy at its annual fundraiser and concert