Join us at our Annual Benefit
Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Annual Benefit, happening Saturday, September 27th at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Wisteria Gardens in Anacortes. This much-loved event brings together supporters, nature lovers, and community members for a celebration of the forest lands we all treasure. The event promises good company, great food, and meaningful support for education, outreach, and stewardship efforts.
Guests can expect an evening featuring delicious catered appetizers, dinner, and dessert by Gere-A-Deli, lawn and fundraising games, and an auction filled with unique experiences, delightful restaurant gift cards, local art, and handcrafted goods. With stories from the forest, updates on our latest work, and opportunities to deepen your connection to the ACFL, this benefit is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a chance to be part of something lasting and rooted in community.
We are excited to announce this year's artist Peggy Woods, and her original watercolor "Flying Home" as the featured art for our event. This breathtaking image of Big Beaver Pond showcases trumpeter swans bathed in afternoon light. Click here to learn more about our featured artist, how to bid on this work, which this year will be available for bid online during the entire month of September - no ticket required!
All proceeds from the event support our work in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, ensuring it will be there for generations to come. Space is limited, and tickets tend to go quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your seat (or table) today.
Interested in donating? Do you have a special skill, a vacation house, tickets to a professional sports game, a nice bottle of wine, or something else of value to contribute? Email info@friendsoftheacfl.org before September 7th.