Please join us in celebrating and learning about the Kalamazoo River Watershed. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Nature themed art by To Draw Attention will be featured and artist Erica Bradshaw, lifelong Kalamazoo River Watershed resident, will briefly speak on how nature has inspired their work. Dr. Lisa Williams will be joining us as a featured speaker (view bio below). Dr. Williams is a recently retired USFWS employee with a long history of restoration advocacy in the Kalamazoo River Watershed and we are thrilled to have her.
Time: 5-7:30pm
Location: KRWC office at 1523 Riverview Dr A, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Agenda:
5pm – Reception begins, drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages), hors d’oeuvres, view art and information displays, silent auction, Blueback performs (live music).
6:15 to 6:30pm – Formal welcome by KRWC Executive Director, Dr. Doug McLaughlin. KRWC mission/highlights from the past 12 months will be discussed.
6:30pm to 7:15pm – Featured presentation by Dr. Lisa Williams (Topic: Perspectives on the Recovery of the Kalamazoo River). Dr. Williams will be introduced by KRWC Board VP Kenny Kornheiser.
7:15pm – Closing remarks (Doug McLaughlin).
7:30pm – Event ends.