Aristotle stated in De Partibus Animalium in 384 BC, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”
Something of the Marvelous
No Tent
No Auction
Only Gratitude for your support
while you explore the grounds of Hope House
Pickering Creek is connecting people with nature and all of its marvels everyday
At Pickering Creek Audubon Center, we celebrate sharing something of the marvelous every day of the year with the community, opening the eyes of people of all ages to the wild beauty of nature, the sense of belonging to the bigger yet fragile natural world, and the intricate web that connects us all.
Join us as we celebrate Something of the Marvelous with a generous gift to this year’s spring challenge. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $70,000 in support of the environmental education programming of Pickering Creek.
Gifts made by June 1st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $70,000 in support of Pickering Creek
As a special thank you for being part of the Something of the Marvelous Challenge, you will be invited to explore the historic grounds and a portion of Hope House, home of the marvelous Peter Stifel on June 7th.
Donors making gifts of $200 or more to the dollar for dollar matching challenge will receive two reservation spots and donors making gifts of $125-$199 will receive one reservation spot. You will receive a link via email to make a reservation for the time entrance of your choice between 3pm and 7pm to explore the gardens on June 7th (Space is limited).
The fair market value of each reservation spot is $30.
As a thank you, you will be invited to visit the gardens at
Hope House on June 7th
Guests will enjoy the natural beauty of the wooded grounds Enjoy a glass of wine while stepping back in history while strolling the through one of Maryland’s most historic homes.
*Please wear sturdy shoes, the walk is across uneven ground and surfaces. Golf cart transportation is not provided.
Our Marvelous Sponsors
GOLDEN EAGLE
Bruce Wiltsie & Bill Davenport
Anonymous
NORTHERN HARRIER
Kimberly & Glenn Baker
Julie & Steve Burleson
Rodger & Priscilla Waldman
Matt Miller & Beth Wehrle
Dick Worsham & Debbie Geisenkotter
GREAT BLUE HERON
Coard & Sunny Benson
Mark & Susanna Scallion
Pete and Linda Yungbluth
WOOD THRUSH
Chesapeake Audubon Society
Jim & Ina Jo VanNess
Llandaff Family Foundation
James Olds & Robin Buckley
Richard & Beverly Tilghman
Ronald & Anne Walker
Terry & Bill Witowsky
SALT MARSH SPARROW
Wayne & Joyce Bell
Paula Calimafde & Alan Mark
Ewing Dietz Fountain & Kaludis
Fleetwood Insurance/BGV
Richard & Hynson
Ron Ketter & Janet Mackey
Lane Engineering
Tom & Patricia Ledvina
Easton Group at Morgan Stanley
George & Cemmy Peterson
Tom & Patty Sanders
Jo Storey
Dan Watson & Brenda Ston
