Asbury Woods Announces Wine and Dine in the Woods Fundraiser Date

Asbury Woods presents the 6th annual Wine & Dine in the Woods, scheduled for Friday, July 20 at the Otto Behrend Celebration Garden at the Nature Center at Asbury Woods.

This signature event is an enchanting garden evening offering unique food pairings, delightful wines and craft beer and live music. The evening will be infused with elements of Asbury Woods’ mission that reflects environmental education and stewardship, outdoor appreciation, and exploration of natural places.

Join guests for a spectacular celebration of all that Asbury Woods has to offer. Explore delectable food pairings from Calamari’s West Catering, indulge in signature wine, sip on craft beer offerings from Glenwood Beer Company, and sumptuous desserts. The event serves up a performance by the Mountain Thyme Ramblers. Breathe in the beauty of nature from decorations expertly crafted by Potratz Floral.

Wine and Dine in the Woods committee members are: Mollie Dennis, Jennifer Farrar, Emily Hutchinson, Jennifer Lyons, Carissa Snarski and Lori Sobin.

“This year, we’re infusing nature and our mission into the Wine and Dine in the Woods fundraiser,” says Lori Sobin, Committee Chair and Board Chair-elect. “It’s the perfect event to celebrate all that Asbury Woods offers to the community and I’m excited to chair this event, now in its sixth year.”

Over the past five years, Wine & Dine proceeds have invested nearly $200,000 into Asbury Woods. Funds raised help Asbury Woods continue to share the wonder of nature with thousands of people each year through free access to trails, free access to the award-winning Nature Center, curriculum-based school visits and low-cost, year-round programming for all ages.

Event Details:

Wine and Dine in the Woods

Friday, July 20, 2018

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4105 Asbury Rd.

Garden party attire

Tickets are on sale online at www.asburywoods.org/events/wine-dine or at the Nature Center. Tickets are $75 per person.

Gold Sponsors: Highmark, J. Thomas Tree Service, Inc., Joe and Joyce Mineo, Potratz Floral and Greenhouses and Tungsten Creative.

Silver Sponsors: Andrew Conner, Erie Water Works, Eriez Manufacturing, First Energy Foundation, Glenwood Beer Distributors, Inc., MacDonald Illig Attorneys, Mercyhurst University, Modern Industries, Inc., Harold Westmiler in memory of Julia Wesmiller

Hosts: Dr. and Mrs. John Alonge, Dr. Mike and Lisa Balsan, Jennifer and Garett Brugger, William and Sue Conner, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Dail, The Day and Grandinetti Families, Sally and Jason Dean, Mollie and Peter Dennis, Bill and Sally DeWitt, Chris and Greta Elwell, Jennifer Farrar, Kathy Fatica, Dr. Mark and Laura Izzo, Justin and Melissa Grimm, Tim Healy, Dr. Mark and Laura Izzo, Nancy and Bruce Kern, Stephen and Molly Konzel, Konzel Construction Co., Inc., Jennifer and Jim Lyons, The Honorable John J. Mead and Mrs. Blair Mead, Joe and Joyce Mineo, Stephanie Montgomery, Agresti Real Estate, Dr. Dan and Cindy Muccio, Dr. Verel R. and Sandra M. Salmon, Mark and Prudence Shaw, Attorney Ed Smith and Jennifer Smith, Chad and Carissa Snarski, Lori and Richard Sobin, Mark Spitulski, MKS arborist services, Dr. Barry and Carol Stamm, Roger and Laurel Taft, Brittany Taylor, HBKS Wealth Advisors, Scott and Linda Whalen, Douglas Yarbenet

ABOUT ASBURY WOODS

The mission of Asbury Woods is to provide all members of the community with meaningful environmental, educational and recreational experiences that inspire a greater sense of environmental awareness, sustainability and stewardship.

Asbury Woods achieves this mission through a diverse array of educational, environmental and recreational programming for schools, community groups, families and individuals of all ages. In addition, they manage and maintain 205 acres of preserved property which includes native species, old-growth forests, landscaped gardens, wetlands, boardwalk trails and dirt trails.

The Nature Center at Asbury Woods is the cornerstone of the educational programming, providing animal exhibits, a touch-and-learn Discovery Classroom and free public access six days per week. The Brown’s Farm Barn located on Sterrettania Road provides additional programming space for summer camps, school visits and community programs. The Greenway Trail at Asbury Woods consists of adjacent tracts of land which provides a network of trails connecting Browns Farm and the Nature Center. The Greenway Trail provides ample recreational opportunities for hiking, running, biking, skiing, snowshoeing and wading in Walnut Creek. Trail users will find peaceful spots to rest and relax to take in the serene vistas.

Asbury Woods is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is made possible by funding from program and service fees, grants, special events and generous donations from members and patrons. Annually, Asbury Woods positively impacts more than 100,000 people who use the trails, attend festivals or participate education and community outreach programs.