On Friday, November 15, 2024, you are invited to join the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s (MMLT) social event of the fall –The Sky’s the Limit Gala. This fundraising event will be held at beautiful Temple’s Sugar Bush. The Gala promises to be unforgettable evening, dedicated to supporting MMLT and its mission to conserve lands and protect nature for future generations.
MMLT’s Gala planning committee and staff are pleased to announce that Jill Heinerth, world-renowned Canadian cave diver, writer, photographer, and filmmaker will be the guest speaker for the evening. “Jill will captivate you with her remarkable adventures – think swimming with polar bears and being part of the team that discovered Shackleton’s shipwreck, Quest, to name a few,” shared Britta Runtz, MMLT Director and Chair of the Gala Planning Committee.
Jill has over 30 years of experience exploring underwater caves, shipwrecks and mines across the globe, has worked with Director James Cameron and collaborated with National Geographic, BBC and Discovery Network. “Jill will take us on a journey through her extraordinary explorations, demonstrating how environmental conservation is as boundless as the sky itself. Her passion for protecting fragile ecosystems will inspire us all to take action” added Runtz.
Stacie Lloyd, MMLT Executive Director, told us, “This event is more than just an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most accomplished explorers; it is a call to action. Together, we can reach for the sky while diving deep into efforts that safeguard ecologically sensitive ecosystems for future generations.”
While you mingle with like-minded individuals passionate about conservation, nature, and the environment, MMLT will be serving gourmet hors d’oeuvres and local beer from Perth Brewery.
Stittsville’s Jim Bryson, National Folk Award nominated Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Record Maker, will make a performance at the MMLT Gala with his fine vocals and guitar in hand!
Wrap up the evening by bidding on exclusive packages in the auction, such as a private garden consultation with Ed Lawrence, an exclusive Robert Bateman package, a special Nature by Runtz slideshow, a Knifeware Ottawa Cut Like a Chef class, and so much more!
MMLT’s vision is a beautiful Mississippi Madawaska wilderness protected for all time, where all species thrive and people engage with nature. We hope to see you at The Sky’s the Limit Gala on November 15th at Temple’s Sugar Bush, 1700 Ferguson’s Falls Rd, Lanark. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Information and tickets here: https://www.mmlt.ca/event/mmlts-the-skys-the-limit-gala.
Founded in 2003, MMLT is a nonprofit registered charitable organization taking direct action to legally protect and steward ecologically sensitive lands across the Mississippi River watershed, north to the Madawaska River. MMLT lands have ecological, biodiverse, aesthetic and cultural value. They are places where natural habitats and species can thrive and where people are encouraged to engage with nature for its physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual benefits.