THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR UP WITH TREES - WINTER 2017
October 7th, Up With Trees welcomed patrons to the ‘Green Leaf Gala: Seeds of Imagination’ in the Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center. Once having their picture taken in front of an illuminated GLG sign, patrons entered into the Assembly Hall where they enjoyed a myriad of opportunities. Guests bid on original artwork from incredible local artists such as John Hammer and Taylor Painter-Wolfe in the Silent Auction; they tested their luck in the “Bourbon, Bubbles, and Bling” and “Gold Leaf Paddle” raffles; and they even sponsored prominent trees in our downtown Tulsa landscape. As the program continued, they were entertained with a grand live auction, a spirited performance and dancing with the live band: Satellite, a game area with toppling Jenga towers and an animated
corn hole toss, and an impressive ice sculpture stacked with enticing drinks. Reveling in confetti as it rained over the dance floor, no one wanted the night to end! Thanks to the hard work of Event Chair Lauren Houston and our devoted Gala Committee, the evening raised more than $200,000 towards growing our urban forest. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing patrons, the dollars raised will grow our impact in planting, preserving, and promoting our urban forest. SAVE THE DATE:
Green Leaf Gala 2018 Saturday, September 29
IN THIS ISSUE HOLLIMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT
CITIZEN FORESTER CLASS OF 2018
TREE TRIP