2010 Butterfly Ball
Friday, May 7
The Butterfly Ball is the Nature Museum’s annual gala and its largest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised at this premier event support the Museum’s education programs for Chicago students, teachers and families, conservation and research initiatives, exhibitions, and general operations.
The 2010 Butterfly Ball Co-Chairs are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lahey of Solomon Cordwell and Buenz, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Richards of CDW, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sandner of CME Group, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn F. Tilton of United Airlines. This year’s theme, “In Flight,” celebrates the migratory path of the monarch butterfly from Mexico through the Midwest and north into Canada.
The Nature Museum serves as the urban connection to the world of nature and science in Chicago. We demonstrate our commitment to our mission through the choices we make for the Butterfly Ball to be the leading example of an environmentally responsible gala.
Save the Date for the Nature Museum’s
2010 Go Go Green 5K Run/Walk!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Registration opens July 1!
Location: Diversey Harbor across from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
Race start time: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $35/adult, $10/children (ages 6-18), children under age 6 are free! All adults receive a long-sleeve dri-fit technical shirt!
Race Route: Click here.
About this event:
The Nature Museum’s Go Go Green 5K is a family-friendly race that features snacks, a live DJ and prizes for top runners. The race helps to raise awareness about our urban ecosystem and educate residents about how they can do their part to be eco-friendly. All participants are encouraged to bring household recyclables, old batteries and gym shoes to the race. Items will be collected and properly recycled. All proceeds benefit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. For more information, call 773-755-5148.
Thank you to all who participated in the 2009 Go Go Green 5K Run/Walk presented by Segall Bryant & Hamill. This event raised more than $50,000 for the Nature Museum’s education programs, exhibitions and conservation initiatives.
Click here (link to Flickr page) for photos from the 2009 Go Go Green 5K Run/Walk!
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Segall Bryant & Hamill and supporters Chicago Sun-Times, Clif Bars, Cloverhill Bakery, Toast & Jam, United Airlines and Vitamin Water!
