“Evening with Teddy – Roosevelt Comes Alive” Set for Apr. 12

Posted By The Peak on Mar 29, 2019

March 4, 2019

Support Desert Foothills Land Trust and the National Museum of Forest Service History

(CAVE CREEK/CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE) – Guests to this unique event will be treated to a fabulous evening at El Pedregal at the Boulders Resort and Spa on Friday, April 12.  Proceeds from the evening will benefit two non-profit conservation organizations, Desert Foothills Land Trust (Land Trust) and the National Museum of Forest Service History (Museum).

“We are looking forward to a truly unique evening that celebrates conservation – from its creation to today.  We have partnered with the National Museum of Forest Service History to share the story of the people and the special places that helped shape and build America’s conservation story,” said Vicki Preston, Desert Foothills Land Trust’s executive director.

The conservation movement of the late 1800’s has gifted us all the ability to be stewards of our public lands for more than 100 years.  “The Museum is home to an amazing collection of historical artifacts including artwork, photographs and documents that share the rich history and story of the beginning of America’s conservation legacy. As we celebrate our past, we look to important groups like Desert Foothills Land Trust to carry the torch of conservation into the future”, said Lisa Tate, executive director of the National Museum of Forest Service History.

“Rangers and their Rides” vignette showing a Forest Service Ranger’s camp

An Evening with Teddy – Roosevelt Comes Alive will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, as well as interactive vignettes that celebrate significant moments in conservation. Guests will then move in to the Tohono Ballroom where they will enjoy a decadent plated desert paired with wine, while the program begins.  Guests will have a chance to win at our fast-paced live auction that will include a number of unique items and experiences like a 6-day pack trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness or a stay at Montana’s exclusive Triple Creek Ranch.

“Illustorian” Steve Stark will then tell, through word and illustration, the story of Theodore Roosevelt, one of the most powerful voices in the history of American conservation.  Learn about the people, places and things that shaped and built America’s conservation story; one that is being carried on today by the event hosts, Desert Foothills Land Trust and the National Museum of Forest Service History.

Tickets for “An Evening with Teddy – Roosevelt Comes Alive” are $150 per person and event support packages are available. Guests are encouraged to dress in casual attire and should anticipate cool evening temperatures. Space is limited and we expect to sell out fast, so be sure to reserve tickets at www.dflt.org or call (480) 488-6131.

Steve Stark “Illustorian” brings the story of Teddy to life.

Event Summary

Date:                           Friday, April 12, 2019
Time:                           5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:                     El Pedregal at the Boulders Resort & Spa
Highlights:                   Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard at El Pedregal, as they sip and stroll through interactive scenes that celebrate conservation and its rich history.  Chat with a smoke jumper, learn more about our national forests from our local Forest Ranger, and see how we are working to protect both the history and the future of conservation.

Guests will then head into the Tohono Ballroom to enjoy a plated, decadent desert and wine and have a chance to outbid table companions during the fast-paced live auction for a once-in-a-lifetime trip or experience.  Then the show begins as “illustorian” Steve Stark brings the tale of Teddy Roosevelt and his role in Arizona’s history to life. Learn about the people, places and things that shaped and built Arizona’s conservation story; one that is being carried on today by your event hosts, Desert Foothills Land Trust and the National Museum of Forest Service History.

Attire:                          Casual attire. Anticipate cool evening temperatures.
Tickets:                        $150 per person. Sponsorships are available.
Reservations:              www.dflt.org or call (480) 488-6131 x 2

Steve Stark “Illustorian” brings the story of Teddy to life.

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