Legacy Brunch
Sunday, March 10, 2024
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Brasserie Memere
Closter, NJ
An elegant afternoon honoring Life Members
On March 10th, Tenafly Nature Center supporters gathered for a fundraising experience at TNC’s Legacy Brunch. Held at Brasserie Memere in Closter, TNC honored 27 Life Members who have provided crucial funding for the organization’s long-term maintenance and growth.
Life memberships are one-time gifts to TNC’s endowment. All donors to the endowment have one thing in common; they want to ensure the nature center and its mission are here to serve future generations. This feels particularly meaningful as we consider the organization’s history over the last 60+ years, and look at the impact and legacy the nature center will have in the decades to come.
Executive Director, Debora Davidson, presented the honors, highlighting the importance of the honorees’ contributions, as well as an overview of preliminary plans for TNC’s newest initiative to redevelop the Yellow Trail as an accessible trail, broadening access to nature for all TNC visitors.
To learn more about TNC’s accessible trail plan and donate to the project, please visit: tenaflynaturecenter.org/donate
If you are unable to attend this year’s event please show your support with a non-attending donation.
Tenafly Nature Center looks forward to honoring our Life Members and supporters who have helped nurture our mission to preserve our natural environment and provide environmental education and recreation opportunities for future generations. Proceeds from this special event will help TNC continue to carry out its mission and grow to meet the rising needs of our community and beyond.
Tenafly Nature Center encompasses almost 400 acres of undeveloped land with over seven miles of trails which are enjoyed by over 50,000 people annually. TNC also provides over 1,700 environmental educational programs to over 38,000 people annually. With your help, the Tenafly Nature Center can continue its work for generations to come.
Thank You to our Life Members
Peter & Debbie Abitante, James & Janet Balakian, Christopher Connelly, Alan Feit, Peter & Kimberly Jackus-Shamamian, Whitney Keen, Arthur & Eva Lam, Jean Lam (In Memoriam), Karen Lee, Tony Martin & Maria Morningstar-Martin, Mike & Karen Neus, Anna Ogle, Sheila Rizzo, Risa Rosenberg, Alan Spencer, Marilyn Taub, Ellis & Jeff Toonkel, Marcia Vevier, and Alan & Mary Beth Wilmit
Gaurav and Elizabeth Seth
Jennifer Maxfield
Ostfeld and
Scott Ostfeld
Ira and Shelley Taub
Jon and Elizabeth Warms
Karen and Michael Neus
Nini Wong
Emily Yang and
Roger Chang
EVENT JOURNAL
If you are unable to attend this year’s event please show your support with a non-attending donation.
We’re excited to offer event sponsorship opportunities. Reserve one of the following options by February 28, 2024
- Seating for 8 at event
- Bronze sponsorship recognition benefits
- Recognition on event ad journal front cover
- Recognition on event photo backdrop
- Recognition on event invitation (if secured by January 5)
- Full page ad in event ad journal
- Sponsorship plaque placed on one TNC trail for a year
- 1 45-minute private guided walking tour for up to 8 people
- Seating for 6 at event
- Bronze sponsorship recognition benefits
- Full page ad in event ad journal
- Seating for 4 at event
- Bronze sponsorship recognition benefits
- Half page ad in event ad journal
- Bronze sponsorship seating and recognition benefits
- Half page ad in event ad journal
- Seating for 2 at event
- Recognition in event ad journal
- Recognition on event website
- Recognition on one TNC social media posting and in one quarterly TNC newsletter.
Please consider adding your name as a supporter by placing a full color ad or special memory in our event journal (tickets to event sold separately).
- $1,250 – Outside Back Cover (7.75” x 5”)
- $750 – Inside Front Cover (7.75” x 5”)
- $750 – Inside Back Cover (7.75” x 5”)
- $500 – Acorn Full Page (7.75” x 5”)
- $500 – Owl Full Page (7.75” x 5”)
- $350 – Full Page (7.75” x 5”)
- $150 – Half Page (3.875” x 5”)
Ad Journal copy and graphics must be submitted by February 29, 2024
*Please note that we cannot accept political ads per IRS regulations.
Please donate an item, service or experience for the event auction!
Past auction items have included gift cards to local restaurants, passes to a family friendly events, theater or sport tickets, signed sports memorabilia, artwork, and designer bags or jewelry.
If you are unable to attend this year’s event please show your support with a non-attending donation.