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Big Waters Land Trust treats guests to a feast on the ranch


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 6:03 p.m. February 24, 2025
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What: Feast Upon the Fields
Benefiting: Big Waters Land Trust
When: Feb. 23
Where: Walton Ranch


Jon Thaxton with Leslie and Alan Jones
Jon Thaxton with Leslie and Alan Jones
Photo by Janet Combs
Bill Johnson, President Christine Johnson and Paul Hudson
Bill Johnson, President Christine Johnson and Paul Hudson
Photo by Janet Combs
Shana Zamikoff and Bob Morris with Kelly and Scott Collins
Shana Zamikoff and Bob Morris with Kelly and Scott Collins
Photo by Janet Combs
Tim and Cassia Jaeger, Amanda and Michael Kulaw and Kathy Jordan
Tim and Cassia Jaeger, Amanda and Michael Kulaw and Kathy Jordan
Photo by Janet Combs
Elizabeth Moore and Hilary Swain
Elizabeth Moore and Hilary Swain
Photo by Janet Combs
Big Waters Land Trust President Christine Johnson addresses the luncheon guests at Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.
Big Waters Land Trust President Christine Johnson addresses the luncheon guests at Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.
Photo by Janet Combs
Guest Jen Barry lgets at Feast Upon the FIelds held on Walton Ranch in North Port.
Guest Jen Barry lgets at Feast Upon the FIelds held on Walton Ranch in North Port.
Photo by Janet Combs
Rocky Thaxton and his human, Jon, with Alan Jones
Rocky Thaxton and his human, Jon, with Alan Jones
Photo by Janet Combs
Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature, including this red fox.
Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature, including this red fox.
Photo by Janet Combs
Front: Nyiah Van Hoose, Kylin and Jaylah Fay. Back: Tahj, Jason and Lori Van Hoose, Julie, Mike, Adam and Kathy Walton.
Front: Nyiah Van Hoose, Kylin and Jaylah Fay. Back: Tahj, Jason and Lori Van Hoose, Julie, Mike, Adam and Kathy Walton.
Photo by Janet Combs
Shana Zamikoff, Bob Morris, Jane and Brad Grandbouche and Megan Hansen
Shana Zamikoff, Bob Morris, Jane and Brad Grandbouche and Megan Hansen
Photo by Janet Combs
Feast of the Fields was held at the Walton Ranch in North Port on Feb. 23 with 320 guests in attendance.
Feast of the Fields was held at the Walton Ranch in North Port on Feb. 23 with 320 guests in attendance.
Photo by Janet Combs
Board member Rob Brown gives interviews from the event supporting Big Waters Land Trust.
Board member Rob Brown gives interviews from the event supporting Big Waters Land Trust.
Photo by Janet Combs
Sid and Anita Holec with Tom and Judy Renihan
Sid and Anita Holec with Tom and Judy Renihan
Photo by Janet Combs
Monee Arpin enjoys a true garden party supporting Big Waters Land Trust in North Port.
Monee Arpin enjoys a true garden party supporting Big Waters Land Trust in North Port.
Photo by Janet Combs
Director of Philanthropy Shalla Ashworth with Damia Turek
Director of Philanthropy Shalla Ashworth with Damia Turek
Photo by Janet Combs
On a stroll to see the Walton Ranch cows are Alexis Pember and Matt Dunn.
On a stroll to see the Walton Ranch cows are Alexis Pember and Matt Dunn.
Photo by Janet Combs
Jennifer Johnston and Kari-Jo Koshes
Jennifer Johnston and Kari-Jo Koshes
Photo by Janet Combs
Michael Kalmar and board member Patrick Pedonti
Michael Kalmar and board member Patrick Pedonti
Photo by Janet Combs
Landowner Yulia Mylnikova with Tom Vlasov
Landowner Yulia Mylnikova with Tom Vlasov
Photo by Janet Combs
Chef Paul Mattison and his crew prepared a farm-to-table meal utilizing ingredients from local farms and ranches.
Chef Paul Mattison and his crew prepared a farm-to-table meal utilizing ingredients from local farms and ranches.
Photo by Janet Combs
Feast Upon the Fields was held at Walton Ranch in North Port to support the efforts of Big Waters Land Trust.
Feast Upon the Fields was held at Walton Ranch in North Port to support the efforts of Big Waters Land Trust.
Photo by Janet Combs
Doug and Janet Smith
Doug and Janet Smith
Photo by Janet Combs
The Bradenton based Sycamore Shade band includes Rusty Moore, Bryce Thompson, Doug Henderson and Will Corr.
The Bradenton based Sycamore Shade band includes Rusty Moore, Bryce Thompson, Doug Henderson and Will Corr.
Photo by Janet Combs
Jeffrey and Marjorie Holman
Jeffrey and Marjorie Holman
Photo by Janet Combs
Dressed for a breezy garden party are Alyson Parker, Victoria Hasenfus and Wendy Carlton
Dressed for a breezy garden party are Alyson Parker, Victoria Hasenfus and Wendy Carlton
Photo by Janet Combs
Big Waters Land Trust held its annual luncheon at the Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.
Big Waters Land Trust held its annual luncheon at the Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.
Photo by Janet Combs
Board member Elizabeth Moore is instrumental in protecting Florida land and water.
Board member Elizabeth Moore is instrumental in protecting Florida land and water.
Photo by Janet Combs
Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature including this bobcat.
Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature including this bobcat.
Photo by Janet Combs
With the help of Big Waters Land Trust the Walton Family successfully protected their Walton Ranch.
With the help of Big Waters Land Trust the Walton Family successfully protected their Walton Ranch.
Photo by Janet Combs
Siesta Trolley & Transportation ferried some 320 guests between the Shannon Staub Library and Walton Ranch.
Siesta Trolley & Transportation ferried some 320 guests between the Shannon Staub Library and Walton Ranch.
Photo by Janet Combs
Sam Valentin and Alena Capek welcome guests to Walton Ranch in North Port.
Sam Valentin and Alena Capek welcome guests to Walton Ranch in North Port.
Photo by Janet Combs
Bay Preserve Site Manager Sam Peterson enjoys his shift as a driver for Feast Upon the Fields.
Bay Preserve Site Manager Sam Peterson enjoys his shift as a driver for Feast Upon the Fields.
Photo by Janet Combs

 

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