Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Sky’s the Limit Gala, an event dedicated to supporting the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) and its ongoing mission to conserve lands and protect nature for future generations.
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Location: Temple’s Sugar Bush, 1700 Ferguson Falls Rd, Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Tickets: $125 each, click HERE for tickets
Tickets are limited, secure yours before they’re gone!
Highlights of the Evening:
Hors d’Oeuvres that are more than just a snack! Will be served as you mingle with like-minded individuals passionate about conservation, nature, and the environment.
Guest Speaker: Be inspired by Jill Heinerth, world-renowned Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker, as she shares her extraordinary experiences. Scroll down to read more!
Beverages: Tasting stations featuring local brews from the Perth Brewery, including a delicious new beer to be announced shortly!
Auction: Exciting auction with exclusive packages—think Ed Lawerence garden/landscape private in-person consultation, Swift Canoe dinner, Nature by Runtz package, and much more!
All proceeds from this gala directly support the vital efforts of MMLT in protecting and conserving ecologically sensitive ecosystems and species at risk.
More about our inspiring guest speaker Jill Heinerth:
Jill Heinerth, FRCGS, D. Lit. h.c., Explorer-in-Residence, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Honorary Ottawa Riverkeeper
Underwater explorer Jill Heinerth has dived into the watery depths in every province and territory of Canada, exploring underwater caves, mines, shipwrecks, and stunning natural phenomena. She will guide the audience on a remarkable journey through the abundant water resources of our nation while telling stories of swimming with polar bears, WWII shipwrecks, the recent discovery of Shackleton’s ship Quest, and tiny cave dwellers that filter our local watershed.
Through her extensive body of work across books, television, and documentaries, Jill has inspired millions. She has produced captivating TV series for the BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and PBS, and collaborated with visionary directors like James Cameron. Her documentaries, including We Are Water and Ben’s Vortex, have explored some of Earth’s most remote corners.
She is the inaugural recipient of the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration and was awarded Fellowships from the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Diver’s Hall of Fame, National Speleological Society, WINGS WorldQuest, and the Explorers Club, which further honored her with the distinguished William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.
With over 30 years of experience, Jill’s daring explorations and unparalleled knowledge have earned her recognition as a leading voice in the high-stakes world of cave diving. At MMLT’s The Sky’s the Limit Gala, Jill Heinerth will take us on a journey through her extraordinary life, revealing how the sky’s boundless expanse mirrors the endless possibilities for exploration, discovery, and championing environmental conservation. Her pioneering dives into submerged caves—where she has discovered fragile ecosystems and vital insights about our planet—have taught us that the boundaries of exploration are limitless, both above and below.
Through her captivating storytelling and unwavering dedication to environmental conservation, Jill will inspire guests to imagine new possibilities for protecting our planet. This event is more than just an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s most accomplished explorers; it is a call to action. Together, we can reach for the sky while diving deep into efforts that safeguard ecologically sensitive ecosystems for future generations.
A few of the many amazing items that will be available for auction:
Nature by Runtz Package
Ed Lawrence Garden/Landscape Private in-person Consultation
Westjet Package
Swift Canoe Dinner
CBC Package
and much more!
Click HERE to purchase your ticket(s)!
