Patrons of the Earth Day Celebration help achieve our mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our generous patrons are also invited to the exclusive VIP Patron & Sponsor Party at Magnolia Hall immediately preceding the main event. NEW this year: Patrons are invited to join the Conservancy’s conservation scientists in the field! Additional benefits of your contribution are described below: FLINT RIVER PATRON | $5,000 • Admission for 8 guests* to the Earth Day Celebration • 4 invitations to the VIP Patron and Sponsor Party • Acknowledgement on the event website • Recognition in the event invitation • $3,800 of donation is tax deductible Conservation Field Trip: Chattahoochee Fall Line | Tuesday, May 16, 2017 You and a guest are invited to join Brant Slay, Chattahoochee Fall Line Conservation Manager, for a day trip on the Chattahoochee Fall Line near Columbus, Georgia. The Fall Line is Georgia’s ancient shoreline and home to many threatened and endangered species including the red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, gopher frogs, sweet pitcher plants and parrot pitcher plants. Explore the history of longleaf pine, the diversity of species, and their dependence on fire. Also, learn how a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and the Army at Fort Benning has provided conservation protection for this portion of the western Fall Line. • Lunch will be provided. • Transportation to and from the Chattahoochee Fall Line is not included. © The Nature Conservancy Celebration Earth Day 23 RD Annual Patron Levels and Benefits The Nature Conservancy in Georgia | 23rd Annual Earth Day Celebration | 100 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2250 | Atlanta, GA 30303 ALTAMAHA RIVER PATRON | $10,000 • Reserved table for 10 guests* to the Earth Day Celebration • 10 invitations to the VIP Patron and Sponsor Party • Acknowledgment on the event website • Recognition in the event invitation • $8,500 of donation is tax deductible Conservation Field Trip: Wassaw Island | June or July 2017 (We will assist in coordinating a date that works for you and the scientists) You and a guest are invited to join our Director of Marine and Freshwater Conservation, Christi Lambert, and scientists from the Caretta Research Project to experience sea turtle nesting along Georgia’s coast—an “all-nighter” like you’ve never experienced. You will be a member of the research team patrolling six miles of beach on Wassaw Island looking for turtles that have emerged from the ocean to lay their eggs. Get hands-on experience helping to measure, tag and collect egg samples. The excitement starts at about 10 pm and goes until dawn. • Ferry service from the Landings Harbor Marina to the island, overnight accommodations and food will be provided. • Transportation to and from the Landings Harbor Marina is not included. © Caretta Research Project