Friends of Sherburne Networking and News

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The Friends of Sherburne NWR Be Wild Campaign for Youth Nature Education is well underway. Thanks to the amazing generosity of Friends and community members, more than $162,000 has been committed to our effort to raise $250,000 to furnish Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge’s new Oak Savanna Learning Center and provide outside exploring and learning spaces for students and visitors of all ages. We think that you, as a community leader, will be interested in this project and may also decide to support it.
We are pleased to announce that another community leader recently gave us extra incentive to meet our fundraising goal. Princeton-based Prairie Restorations, Inc. has issued a challenge: Raise another $25,000 by year-end and we will match each new gift dollar for dollar up to $25,000! So far we’ve raised $8,000 toward this challenge match, but we need the support of people like you to get us the rest of the way. We invite you to join us...
WHAT:  Casual Social Gathering with the Friends of Sherburne. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar
WHY: To learn about the Oak Savanna Learning Center, the Be Wild Campaign, and the Prairie Restorations Challenge
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 5:30—7:00 PM. Drop by as your schedule permits—short presentation at 6:15 PM
WHERE: Boondox Bar and Grille, 9100 Park Avenue NE, Otsego
WHO: Hosted by Shawn Peck, Michelle Anderson, Gary Botzek, and Ron Bowen. Everyone welcome—bring a guest!
RSVP: FriendsofSherburne@gmail.com or 612-269-1937 by Nov. 16

Unable to Attend? We’ll miss you but invite you to consider a tax-deductible gift to the campaign. You may give online at our Be Wild page on GiveMN.org: http://bit.ly/1Hyilg4   Or send a check payable to the Friends of Sherburne, 17076 293rd Avenue, Zimmerman, MN 55398
For More Info Find us at ExploreSherburne.org or on Facebook and Twitter
Thank you for your consideration and support!
Sue Hix, Be Wild Campaign Chair, with Shawn Peck, Michelle Anderson, Gary Botzek, and Ron Bowen, Be Wild Steering Committee