More information on this event to come. Please check back soon.

Below is the 2021 Autumn in the Valley Gala itinerary.

For more information please call Erika Jensen at 651-437-4359 or by emailing Erika@carpenternaturecenter.org

Participate in the Online Auction

Please show your support by participating in the gala’s online auction fundraiser. Our auction features unique nature-themed items, beautiful artwork, as well as exciting experiential activities.

To view items and register for the auction visit: auctria.events/cncgala21

Bidding opens in 2022

Celebrate at Carpenter

Autumn in the Valley Gala September 11, 2022

Check back for more details as the event date approaches.

For any questions or to check your RSVP status, call Erika at (651) 437-4359.

Event Schedule:

4:00 pm          Social Hour with Open Bar, Cart Tours, and Live Music

6:00 pm          Program and Live Auction

7:00 pm          Dinner

7:30 pm          Silent Auction Close

8:00 pm          Check-out available

Watch the Virtual Program

For those who would prefer to participate from the comfort of home, you may join us virtually by watching the live-stream of our event program, participating in the silent auction and donating online.

Register

Register online at tinyurl.com/cncgala21

Participation is FREE. Please consider showing your support through sponsorship and engaging in our online auction.

Virtual Program

6:00 pm         Program and Live Auction   

7:30 pm         Silent Auction Closes

Sponsorships & Item Donations

The Autumn in the Valley Gala would not be possible without the support of generous donors and event sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition prior to and following the event, as well as the opportunity to reserve event seats for the onsite gathering. To become an event sponsor, please Register Online or send in a completed Mail-in Sponsorship & Donation Flyer.

We are currently seeking item donations for our silent auction fundraiser. To donate an item, please contact Erika at erika@carpenternaturecenter.org or (651)-437-4359, or mail in the Donation Flyer.

Auction Item Ideas and Guidelines:

  • Themed gift baskets
  • Nature or outdoor themed items
  • Gift cards to local restaurants and businesses
  • Unique experiences or trips
  • New or Like-New items

Item donations accepted until end of August 2022

Carpenter Nature Center respects the privacy of its donors and does not disclose, sell, or exchange donor information to or with any person or any other entity unless required by law. We will, however, list donor names in the recognition rolls of the annual report and in a limited number of our other publications, unless a donor has chosen to make a gift anonymously.