Thank you to everyone who helped
Anthony Taylor receiving the award from Brett Feldman
ANNUAL DINNER
Gathering in support of Parks & Trails Council
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota’s signature event where members and supporters gather for a dinner and program in support of our mission.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
6 – 9 pm
For hosting a table of 8 ($500) Please call our office at 651-726-2457.
L O C A T I O N
K E Y N O T E
Sara Holger
The Healing Forest: Nature prescriptions & forest therapy
A growing movement is underfoot that puts nature front and center to healthcare. Hear how “forest therapy” works and how the Park Rx movement is growing in Minnesota.
Sara Holger is the lead interpretive naturalist at Whitewater State Park and a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She is a founding member of the Southeast Minnesota Park Rx team and she founded the non-profit Project Get Outdoors, which works to connect children to nature. She is the mother of three amazing kids and enjoys hiking, kayaking and rock collecting!
F O O D & D R I N K S
Social Hour 6-7 pm
One drink ticket of your choice of beer, wine, or soft drink
Plated Dinner
Choice of the following:
- Eggplant roulade with creamy polenta (vegan & gluten-free)
- Bruschetta Balsamic Chicken (gluten-free)
Bruschetta cream sauce and balsamic reduction
- Almond & thyme crusted walleye
Breaded with panko, almonds, fresh thyme, parmesan, spice blend, and served with lemon.
C H A M P I O N S * A W A R D S
Anthony Taylor (they/them)
2007 award to Henry Somsen
2012 award to Mark and Joan Strobel
2017 award to Rep. Alice Hausman
2011 award to Peter Seed
2009 award to Eleanor Winston
2016 award to Dave Lais
Reuel Harmon Awardee
Recognizing an individual for their outstanding contribution to Minnesota’s parks and trails.
Anthony Taylor
Anthony is a community development innovator creating sustainable pathways to Racial Equity for organizations in outdoors, youth, and mobility sectors. Anthony was interviewed in Men’s Magazine in 2020.
Reuel Harmon Hall of Honor
Friends Group Awardee
Recognizing an outstanding Friends Group supporting parks and trails.
Glendalough Park Partners
Friends Partner Hall of Honor