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WELCOME
Thank you for joining us on this monumental occasion.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers of Irvine Nature Center, welcome to the 17th annual Pumpkins on the Green. As we celebrate Irvine’s golden anniversary, we are excited to host this sold-out crowd for our largest fundraising event of the year.
Your presence tonight makes a lasting difference by supporting animal care, land stewardship, and environmental education at Irvine. Without your generosity, Irvine could not deliver highquality nature experiences on our property, in area classrooms, and throughout the community.
Together we are honoring 5 decades of fostering environmental inspiration and impact, and we look ahead with excitement to the next 50 years. Irvine is the community resource it is today because of you.
Thank you for being a part of Pumpkins on the Green. And please, don't be a stranger. There is so much more to see; we hope you will return and explore Irvine's 211 acres of forest, meadows, and wetlands.
With gratitude,
W. Brooks Paternotte Executive Director
EVENING SCHEDULE
6:00 P.M. VIP Preparty
7:00 P.M. Hay Bale Lounge & Campfire
Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and Seafood Station
Music by The Jody West Band
Amazing Silent Auction Preview
Selfie Stations
Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet (until 8pm)
8:30 P.M. Buffet Opens
9:15 P.M. S’mores Station Opens
9:45 P.M. Late Night Taco Bar
10:00 P.M. Trail Mix Bar Opens
10:45 P.M. Silent Auction Closes
11:00 P.M. Event Ends
Thank you for joining us for this magical evening! Please drive carefully.
MESSAGE FROM O UR HOS t
We are thrilled to have you here tonight for the 17th Annual Pumpkins on the Green, benefiting Irvine Nature Center as it celebrates 50 years of environmental education and community awareness! Your financial support is what keeps Irvine going strong, helping to educate and inspire people of all ages to explore, respect, and protect nature.
Pumpkins on the Green is Irvine's biggest fundraising event of the year and arguably the BEST FALL PARTY in the region! We encourage you to make the most of tonight's live music, fantastic food, animal encounters, and an exceptional silent auction, all in support of this wonderful organization that does so much for our community.
A big shout-out to our incredible sponsors, generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and the fantastic Irvine staff for making this event a huge success. We hope you have a blast tonight, connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts. We're all more connected than we think, with nature conservation, exploration, and education at the core of our shared passion.
With Care, Mack McGee
MACK MCGEE
VP, Chief Marketing Officer
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield & 2025 Pumpkins on the Green Event Chair
2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David O. Dardis, President
Harry William Holt, Jr., Vice President
Annie Jenkins Lewis, Secretary
Leah Maddox, Treasurer
Amy Jean Boebel
Kimberly Cashman, ex officio
Frank Dudek
Jack Finney
John Guinee
Ted Hanks
Diana M. Krevor
Josh Levinson
2025 DÉCOR COMMITTEE
Pam Abruzzo
Sally Fleischmann
Cristina Ginsberg
Mack McGee
Andrew Miller
Katie Gutierrez Miller
Lexie Mills
Mark D. Norris, PhD
W. Brooks Paternotte, ex officio
George K. Reynolds III
Susan G. Sherman
Brian J. Singer
Anna L. Smith, Immediate Past President Nettie Washburn
Robert Mardiney
Page Seville
Green Spring Valley Garden Club
“An event of this nature would not be possible without the efforts of volunteers, who have generously collaborated with the Irvine team for months to create this special evening. We appreciate all they have done to support Irvine and its mission.”
– Courtney Sagal, Deputy Director
IRVINE NATURE CENTER'S IMPACT IN FY 2025
40,000+ UNIQUE VISITORS » from across the state spent time in nature at Irvine.
6,147 AREA STUDENTS » attended a Field Trip or Nature in the Classroom program, including 83 grant-funded visits for Title-I schools.
739 STUDENTS IN 14 SCHOOLS » participated in Irvine’s signature after school program, Eco-Explorers.
447 CHILDREN » engaged through outdoor learning in Irvine’s early childhood education programs including Nature Preschool, Little Birds and Earth Friends Homeschool.
380 TREES » all native varieties, were planted on property as part of Irvine's reforestation effort.
738 CAMPERS » from around Maryland experienced summer in nature at Irvine.
2,632 TODDLERS & THEIR CAREGIVERS » enjoyed stories, music, movement, and animal encounters during Irvine’s FREE Tales & Tails story time.
1,000+ ANIMAL APPEARANCES » brought nature to life during Irvine's educational programs.
Redefining Culinary Culture
ouzo bay | azumi | loch bar | tagliata | the elk room | italian disco | bygone | maximón the choptank | ouzo beach | harbor east deli monarque | the admiral’s cup | watershed atlas fish market | marmo | kannon | armada | the valley inn | waterfront hotel | james joyce the oregon grille | the ruxton | cunningham’s cafe | order of the ace | nine tailed fox
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t HANK YOU SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Chesapeake Beverage
The French Paradox Wines
Green Spring Valley Garden Club
Bros.
Valley Farms
The Citizens of Baltimore C ount y
Loane
Misty
Spirit Shop
t HANK YOU SPONSORS
JOIN t HE AUC t ION
Bid on over 100 items including travel, entertainment, dining experiences, wine baskets, and one-of-a-kind nature outings.
VIP UNDERWRI t ERS
Your support brings children and families closer to nature on Irvine’s property and in the community.
JEANNE AND KURT AARSAND
ACCURATE WEATHERSTRIP AND SCREEN CO, INC.
ARIELLE GOLDMAN AND STEVEN KRICHBAUM
THE LYNN AND TERRAL JORDAN FUND
ANNIE AND TEDDY LEWIS
LEAH AND JEFF MADDOX
JENNIFER AND GEORGE REYNOLDS
GEORGE S. RICH FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amy Jean Boebel
Kimberly and John Wolff
Bonnie and David Allan
Alexis Berk
Kim and Konrad Berk
Kathleen Chagnon and Randolph Metcalfe
Christine and Yeardley Green
Mary and Louis Hogan
Nan and Bill Paternotte
Annette Porter
Barbara and Thomas Schweizer
Susan Sherman and Steve Bruno
JOIN t HE AUC t ION
Bid on over 100 items including travel, entertainment, dining experiences, wine baskets, and one-of-a-kind nature outings.
BROWN ADVISORY IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE
IRVINE NATURE CENTER
We believe companies sell things. Brands create feelings. And people buy what feels authentic.
Truth, felt .
Bid on over 100 items including travel, entertainment, dining experiences, wine baskets, and one-of-a-kind nature outings.
SCAN TO VIEW ITEMS
Photo by Teresa Ramsay
Photo by Teresa Ramsay
Arklow and Katie Cooper
BAY HARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT
is proud to support Irvine Nature Center ’s Pumpkins on the Green 2025
FIDUCIARY ADVICE FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS
Authorized by Nancy W. Greene, chairman
Teaming up to build healthier communities.
As a not-for-profit healthcare company, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is committed to investing in the health and well-being of our area. When we partner with other businesses for the good of our communities, everyone benefits. CareFirst and Irvine Nature Center are working to make a difference together.