Save the trees &
Rock the Forest
You're Invited!
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Save the Trees
6:00 – 7:30PM
Rock the Forest
Concert to follow at 8:00PM
Save the Trees is our beloved cocktail party. Come and enjoy the unmatched view with all your favorite Conservancy friends. You can purchase a sponsorship or tickets to attend – directly supporting our land protection efforts in northern Michigan.
For the fourth year in a row, you can stay after Save the Trees for Rock the Forest – a unique concert on the green. Tickets for the concert are sold separately ($50 from each ticket is a gift to LTC). This second event is BYOB – think picnic blanket with your favorite drinks and snacks overlooking Little Traverse Bay and listening to live music. Plan on bringing your own chair or blanket to sit on.
NEW THIS YEAR! Each Rock the Forest ticket includes a sandwich crafted by Petoskey Cheese to enjoy while at the concert. 
ROCK THE FOREST ARTISTS
THE CASTELLOWS
We’re so excited to welcome back the Castellows for Rock the Forest! The Castellows are an American neotraditional country music trio consisting of sisters Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom. Born in Georgetown, Georgia, the sisters moved to Nashville in 2023 and signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records. After an unforgettable performance last year, you won’t want to miss this! Produced by 3 Sips, LLC as a fundraising concert for land conservation.
Listen here.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
"Best of Winter"
Get ready for winter with a season pass, locker #1, and a ride on the snow groomer with Nub's Nob for the 2025/2026 season.
Little Traverse Bay Fishing Trip
Experience a half-day guided fishing adventure with Plumber's Helper Charter for your group of six.
"Taste of Michigan"
Enjoy a private at-home wine tasting with Shed Wine of Harbor Springs and Petoskey Cheese.
Cocktail Cruise
Enjoy a cocktail cruise on The Never-Ever-Rest, a 40-foot Chris-Craft built in 1957 and recently restored. This package includes a 2-hour cruise for up to 12 passengers, drinks, and light appetizers.
Celestial Sojourn
Experience an afternoon with local astronaut Josh Cassada, as well as a guided northern lights experience with Anita Cousino.
Stay at Hotel Otis
A long-weekend stay at the new and beloved Hotel Otis, including a food and beverage experience with their chef and wine sommelier.
Private Wood Carving Class
Wood carving class with Dawson Moore of Michigan Sloyd for up to 10 people.
Sunset Private Plane
Sunset flight for two over the bay and along the shore in a private plane leaving from Harbor Springs airport (on a mutually agreeable date). Donated by Peter and Jill Bridges. Wine and snacks for a post flight toast. Donated by Rick and Linda Bolton.
American Spoon "Buy the Store" + Tour!
Bring the charm of the American Spoon store home with you! This beautifully packed wooden crate is filled with their most beloved best-sellers. Also included: a private guided tour of their facilities.
Year of Reading
A year-long adventure through pages and prose awaits thanks to McLean and Eakin! Each month, you will pick out any book from their shelves to take home.
SILVER MAPLE - $30,000+
Grant and Lauren Gilbert
Amie and Tony James
Teddy and Molly Schiff
CEDAR - $20,000
Everest Family
James and Laura Hunt
Consie and Seth Pierrepont
BLACK CHERRY - $10,000
Bob and Signa Hermann
Little Juice
Ms. Audie Otto
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Woollam
RED OAK - $5,000
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Donovan
Jane and Reed Eberly
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Wilson, III
Josephine Wilson
WHITE PINE - $2,500
Baiardi Family Foundation
Mrs. Ann R. Baruch
Rick and Linda Bolton
John and Donna Carruthers
Tom and Katie Carruthers
Bob Coletti
Christy and Jim Everest
Patrick and Kelly Finn
Paul and Olga Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner W. Garrard, Jr.
Brian and Gretchen Grad
Jim Huckle
Mrs. Ann K. Irish
Stefan and Logan Lauterbach
Debby and Mark Pirrung
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simons
Dr. David Thompson
Ms. Anne Wallace
EASTERN HEMLOCK - $1,000
Stephanie Baker and Bill Wiegandt
David and Robyn Barrie
Martha and Andrew Bowman
Mrs. Thomas H. Carruthers, IV
Edmund and Julia Denapoli
Michael and Karen Donnelly
Walter and Jane Enterline
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. FitzSimons
Chris Ford and Ali Hill
Bonnie and Beeb Graham
Holton Family
Stephen and Molly Kircher
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kost
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Krall
Dave and Doreen Kresnak
Lauren Madison
Mr. P. Abbott McCartney
Andrew and Kendell Mountain
Steve and Anne Murray
Petoskey Plastics
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Petzold
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Quay
The Renker Family
Bill Roney and Joanne Kelley
Peter and Lisa Schiff
Jill and Scott Sellers
Deborah Shaw and Steve Marquardt
Stephanie and Austin Stephens
Rob Suess and Sharon Mathison Suess
Place Tegland
Don and Mary Trout
Mr. and Mrs. Michael VanLokeren
Gill Whitman
BALSAM FIR - $500
Peggy Abood
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hord Armstrong, III
Caroline Bacon
Mr. George Peter Block, Jr.
Bert and Tina Donovan
Dr. David and Heidi Finley
Grant and Madeline Fisher
Michael Fisher, Jr.
Yvonne Fisher
Jeff and Cindy Hall
Nub's Nob
Thomas and Sarah Post
Holly and Stuart Seltman
Chelsea Simms and George Peet
Susan and Gary Stewart
Leigh Spicer and Edward Blake
Wells Wallace and Michael Dulfer
IN KIND DONORS
American Spoon Foods
Stephanie Baker Photography
Rick and Linda Bolton
Best Day Brewing
Peter and Jill Bridges
Josh Cassada
Anita Cousino
Everest Family
Gypsy Spirits
McLean & Eakin Booksellers
Michigan Sloyd
Nub's Nob
Shed Wine
SPONSOR Benefits
Your Gift Will Plant 10 Trees
2 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 20 Trees
2 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 40 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 40 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- Logo on this web page
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 100 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- As A Lead Sponsor In Harbor Light ad for Save The Trees
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 200 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- As A Lead Sponsor In Harbor Light ad for Save The Trees
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 400 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- As a Lead Sponsor in Harbor Light ad for Save The Trees
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 800 Trees
4 Save the Trees Tickets
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- As a Lead Sponsor in Harbor Light ad for Save The Trees
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
Your Gift Will Plant 1,200 Trees
10 Save the Trees Tickets
Silver Maple sponsors exclusively enjoy 10 tickets to Rock the Forest
Your Name Will Be Listed:
- As a Lead Sponsor in Harbor Light ad for Save The Trees
- On Event Poster
- Gifts received by April 11th will be on Save The Trees Invitations
- On This Web Page
- In Fall Newsletter
- On Save The Trees Thank You Card
2025 Save The Trees Committee
Grant and Lauren Gilbert and Teddy and Molly Schiff, Co-chairs
Peggy Abood
Stephanie Baker
Linda Bolton
Martha and Andrew Bowman
JC and Nathalie Danilovich
Walter and Jane Enterline
Emily Everest
Robbie and Lindsay Everest
Pat and Kelly Finn
Grant and Madeline Fisher
Michael Fisher
Caroline Garrard
Holton family
McLain and Jessica Hoogland
Hollye Jacobs
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kost
Stefan and Logan Lauterbach
Cece and Howard Martindale
Kelsey Offield and Cole Sternberg
Camilla and Seth Pierrepont
Cally and Tyler Reighley
Ryan and Lilly Renker
Maureen Abood Shaheen
Consuelo and Russell Spitler
Liz and Lee Tegland
Wells Wallace and Michael Dulfer
Gill Whitman
Josephine Wilson
CORPORATE SPONSORS
