Earth Day Presentation Celebrating Living Lands and Waters

Schedule

Fri Apr 18 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hoogland Center for the Arts | Springfield, IL

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Local groups are collaborating on an event that is sure to inspire.
5:30 - 7:00 Social hour with appetizers, cash bar and art exhibit by Sangamon Watercolor Society
7:00 - 8:30 Presentation by Chad Pregracke, followed by Q&A and book signing
Chad Pregracke, the founder of Living Lands and Waters is living proof that one person can truly make a difference.
https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org
Recognition he has received:
• 2013 CNN Hero of the Year
• 2011 recipient of the Points of Light Award, receiving a standing ovation from all four living former U.S. Presidents at the time for his inspirational message on dreaming big, taking action, persevering, leading and collaborating.
• 2002 recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service, which he accepted at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C.
Free event, Hoogland Center for the Arts third floor.
Participating Sponsors:
Springfield Audubon Society
Illinois Audubon Society
Illinois Native Plant Society
Lincoln Memorial Garden
Friends of the Sangamon Valley
Menard County Trails and Greenways
Oak Ridge Cemetery Foundation
Illinois Environmental Council
Sangamon Watercolor Society
Generous Support Provided by:
Richard and Joyce Reeves Family Fund
Vera Herst
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Where is it happening?

Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701-1808, United States,Springfield, Illinois

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Springfield Audubon Society, Stewards of Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

Host or Publisher Springfield Audubon Society, Stewards of Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

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