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Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast brings a feast to the fields

Supporters mixed it up with nature at the Crowley Museum on Dec. 4.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:29 p.m. December 4, 2022
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Cats, cattle, goats and plenty of support were the name of the game during the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's latest fundraiser on Dec.4. 

The "Feast Upon The Fields" luncheon brought the Conservation Foundation's closest supporters to the Crowley Museum and Nature Center for an afternoon of fundraising for the nonprofit's nature conservation initiatives. 

There were plenty of animals, too. Guests took time to pet and feed goats upon walking to the tent event space, where they then picked up light bites and admired some of the nearby cattle. 

It was then time for the program, where guests heard from Conservation Foundation president Christine Johnson and Crowley Museum CEO Dixie Resnick before they enjoyed food from Mattison's 41. 

President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
Photo by Harry Sayer
Karla Lewis feeds a nearby goat. The goat was later freed from the fence.
Karla Lewis feeds a nearby goat. The goat was later freed from the fence.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Mischa and Chet Kirby
Mischa and Chet Kirby
Photo by Harry Sayer
Tom Waters and Brittany Bryant-Swift
Tom Waters and Brittany Bryant-Swift
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lynn and Chris Romine
Lynn and Chris Romine
Photo by Harry Sayer
Kaitlin Vaughn, Sabrina Cummings and Serena Ferris
Kaitlin Vaughn, Sabrina Cummings and Serena Ferris
Photo by Harry Sayer
Chris and Ed Lindsay with Raul and Alison Elizalde, Chris Schaeffer, Kristan Hamill, Lynn Morris and Rick Smalley
Chris and Ed Lindsay with Raul and Alison Elizalde, Chris Schaeffer, Kristan Hamill, Lynn Morris and Rick Smalley
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cosette and Luis Kosiba
Cosette and Luis Kosiba
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lowe and Ashley Morrison with Luke Simonds and Lindsay Morrison
Lowe and Ashley Morrison with Luke Simonds and Lindsay Morrison
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests enjoyed a number of dishes.
Guests enjoyed a number of dishes.
Photo by Harry Sayer
The fundraiser had a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.
The fundraiser had a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Payne and Ashley Kessler
Payne and Ashley Kessler
Photo by Harry Sayer
Dixie Resnick and president Christine Johnson
Dixie Resnick and president Christine Johnson
Photo by Harry Sayer
A small kitten was cared for at the event.
A small kitten was cared for at the event.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Pauline Wamsler and Chris Lindsay
Pauline Wamsler and Chris Lindsay
Photo by Harry Sayer
Georgia and Howdy Hudson
Georgia and Howdy Hudson
Photo by Harry Sayer
Meghan Hansen, Jane and Brad Grandbouche and Corey Cowper
Meghan Hansen, Jane and Brad Grandbouche and Corey Cowper
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests fed some of the nearby animals.
Guests fed some of the nearby animals.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Plenty of light bites were served.
Plenty of light bites were served.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Elizabeth Moore and John Knowles
Elizabeth Moore and John Knowles
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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