Wilderness Spirit Brunch Honoring Beth Pratt
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Date & Time
Sun, May 21 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address (map)
420 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Wilderness Spirit Brunch, taking place Sunday, May 21st at Craft House at Corque in Solvang. This year’s Wilderness Spirit Award recipients are Beth Pratt and Cougar P-22.
VIP ticket holders will enjoy a pre-reception mixer with Pratt before savoring a delicious brunch buffet, complete with a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar. Attendees will also enjoy a spirited live auction supporting the Wildling Museum with opportunities to bid on getaways, including a once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan cruise, Santa Ynez Valley experiences, one-of-a-kind artworks, and more.
The main festivities will include the presentation of the Wildling Museum’s Wilderness Spirit Award, an annual recognition of a person or group who strives to bring awareness to wilderness protection and preservation. The Wildling Museum is honored to present the 2023 Wilderness Spirit Award to Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation, whose incredible work aligns with the Wildling Museum’s mission of bringing art and nature together as a means of preserving our wild spaces.
Pratt has worked tirelessly as a longtime advocate for California cougars, most notably L.A.’s famous P-22, who was sadly euthanized last December after living for more than a decade in Griffith Park. She initiated the Save L.A. Cougars campaign effort to build a southern California wildlife crossing across Highway 101, resulting in the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, currently under construction with an anticipated 2025 completion date.
“I am very excited that the Wildling Museum is honoring Beth Pratt with this year’s Wilderness Spirit Award,” says Kevin Patterson, Wildling Museum Board President. “Beth was instrumental in bringing the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the largest in the world when completed, to fruition. Her energy and breadth of knowledge are truly inspiring.”
To purchase tickets or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/2023-wilderness-spirit-brunch or call (805) 686-8315. Advance ticket registration is required for this event. Special thanks to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Gold Sponsor.