Campfire & Cocktails: A Toast to Nature – TNC’s Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, September 13, 2025
(Rain Date: Sunday, September 14)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ages 21+ | Tenafly Nature Center
Raise a glass under the stars at Tenafly Nature Center’s Campfire & Cocktails, our signature fall fundraiser where nature, community, and celebration come together in the most magical way.
Step into a woodland wonderland lit by crackling campfires, sip handcrafted cocktails, and savor seasonal bites—all to the rhythm of live music and the crisp autumn air. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, this unforgettable night in the forest is your chance to relax, mingle, and support something that truly matters.
Every toast supports nature.
Proceeds fuel TNC’s mission to connect people with nature through hands-on education, conservation, and programs.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Explore our sponsorship opportunities and shine a spotlight on your commitment to nature and community.
Let’s celebrate the season, support the preserve, and spark something special—campfire style.
If you are unable to attend this year’s event please show your support with a non-attending donation.
Help us turn up the glow on Campfire & Cocktails, an evening of woodland charm, signature drinks, and community spirit! Your sponsorship brings this lively, one-of-a-kind event to life—and fuels the heart of what we do.
Consider making a bigger impact while gaining meaningful visibility. Support the magic. Support the mission. Become a sponsor today.
Limited Availability — Become a Sponsor Today!
Other Ways to Support:
- Raffle Donations
Please donate an item or experience for the event raffle! Items to be received by August 29. - In-Kind Donation (vendor/service): Attend the event (or volunteer at it) and help spread the word!
All sponsorships and ticket purchases are donations to support TNC’s mission and are non-refundable.
Please note that donor-advised funds (DAF) cannot be used as payment — either partially or wholly — for any sponsorship, event ticket or raffle ticket that confer goods and/or benefits with substantial value. However, you may still support our event through a DAF by making a fully-deductible contribution.
For questions, please email Development@TenaflyNC.org
If you are unable to attend this year’s event please show your support with a non-attending donation.
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
Please help TNC spread its wings and fully enrich our communities’ lives through nature. Please consider the following
options for support.
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.