- February 18, 2025
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Bill Johnson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson with Marie Baumann and Pam Bournival
Photo by Lori SaxGreg Badger and Tammie Sandoval Badger
Photo by Lori SaxPat Carlton, Paul Blalock and Glenn Hasenfus
Photo by Lori SaxWendy Carlton, Randy Blalock and Victoria Hasenfus
Photo by Lori SaxMarney Edwards and Nick and Cheryl Munday with Rhonda and Dan Deems
Photo by Lori SaxLeiza Fitzgerald, Lowe Morrison, Ashley Morrison, Luke and Lindsey Simonds
Photo by Lori SaxLisa Morris, Julie Guirguis and Amy Drake
Photo by Lori SaxJustin and Summer Bloom with Pauline Wamsler and David Sales
Photo by Lori SaxKaren Della Penta and Rosemary Eure
Photo by Lori SaxJennifer Johnston and Amber Lamerson
Photo by Lori SaxSusan Melton, Karon Yates and Betty Oberdorf
Photo by Lori SaxKathy Yu and Karen Strickland
Photo by Lori SaxFran and John LaCivita
Photo by Lori SaxSuzanne Gregory with Tom and Marjie Peter
Photo by Lori SaxRenee and Bill Stevens
Photo by Lori SaxConservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson welcomes attendees.
Photo by Lori SaxRhonda Deems, Elizabeth Moore and Christos Nicholoudis
Photo by Lori SaxLouis Morais and Linda Thomas
Photo by Lori SaxSarah Denison Williams
Photo by Lori SaxAttendees enjoy an afternoon at the Myakka Headwaters Preserve.
Photo by Lori SaxChef Paul Mattison addresses the crowd.
Photo by Lori SaxMike and Pamela Evans
Photo by Lori SaxSandy Herrala and Nancy Brandenburg
Photo by Lori SaxMatt Tapson, Sam Peterson, Sam Valentin, Esmeralda Figuras, Michael Greatchus and Pam Brownell
Photo by Lori SaxConservation Foundation maps and recreation information.
Photo by Lori SaxThe Manatee River Bluegrass Band entertains the crowd during the afternoon.
Photo by Lori Sax
Sitting underneath majestic live oaks in a grassy field at the Myakka Headwaters Preserve, more than 300 people gathered to show their appreciation for nature and raise funds to preserve as much of it as possible.
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s Feast Upon the Fields fundraiser Dec. 3 raised more than $200,000 to help the nonprofit fulfill its mission of preserving Southwest Florida’s land and water for future generations.
Chef Paul Mattison catered the luncheon, which included fresh produce donated by Worden Farm, as well as honey from the bees onsite at the preserve. Guests took a small bottle of this treat home with them as a sweet thank you.
In addition to learning more about the Conservation Foundation’s goals and successes, guests had the opportunity to take a 15-minute hike through the pop ash forest to see where the Myakka River begins.
