WILTON, CT — Woodcock Nature Center has announced the return of its annual "Under the Harvest Moon" fundraiser, with proceeds supporting environmental education programs, scholarships and year-round programming.
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the nonprofit's Wilton campus.
Held around the nature center's candlelit pavilion and pond, the annual fundraiser typically welcomes nearly 200 guests and raises more than $60,000 to support Woodcock's mission, according to organizers.
Guests will enjoy food prepared by local chefs Sarah and Bernard Bouissou of À Table in Ridgefield, along with wine from Cellar XV Wine Market, spirits from Litchfield Distillery, beer from Nod Hill Brewery, desserts, coffee and live music by Matt Greene and Dave Gould.
A virtual silent auction will open to the public Sept. 12 and run through Sept. 19, while a live auction will take place during the event featuring exclusive experiences and vacation getaways.
VIP ticket packages are available and include reserved picnic table seating for six, a personalized charcuterie board from 109 Cheese & Wine, reserved parking and other perks.
General admission tickets are $150 through Aug. 31 before increasing to $175 beginning Sept. 1. VIP tables start at $1,200.
Woodcock Nature Center, founded in 1972, operates a 152-acre preserve spanning Wilton and Ridgefield and provides environmental education programs for more than 4,000 people each year.
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