Night for Nature Gala 2026 - Natural Areas Conservancy

Join us June 9!

The NAC’s annual gala, Night for Nature, celebrates urban natural areas and the leaders who are making these spaces more resilient and accessible. Join us this year to help ensure that all people feel welcomed, inspired by, and connected to the natural world.

Show your commitment to nature by supporting the event.

Where

Ascent Lounge

10 Columbus Circle, New York City

When

6:00 to 9:00 PM

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2026 Honorees

Jennifer Greenfeld

For nearly 30 years, Jennifer has been committed to the care of nature in New York City’s parks—including 5.7 million trees and 12,000 acres of forests and wetlands—and to connecting New Yorkers to these precious resources. Recently retired as Deputy Commissioner of Environment & Planning at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Jennifer led the city’s nature portfolio as an essential part of NYC’s park system. Her leadership prioritized staff recognition, professional development, and communication, while fostering a data-driven culture of technological innovation. Among her accomplishments at NYC Parks, she built a strong partnership between the agency and the Natural Areas Conservancy.

Before joining Parks, Jennifer worked for nonprofit organizations in San Francisco and Washington DC. She earned a Bachelor of Biology and Environmental Studies degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Forest Science from the Yale School of the Environment.

The Davey Resource Group

The Davey Resource Group, a subsidiary of the Davey Tree Expert Company, provides environmental consulting grounded in science-based strategy and implementation to support the development and stewardship of complex natural resource systems. As organizations across the Northeast face growing challenges in policy, funding, community engagement, and organizational capacity, strong leadership is essential to achieving ecological and social goals. The Natural Areas Conservancy has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing and stewarding New York City’s forests and wetlands, shaping a vision of resilient natural areas for all New Yorkers. Davey recognizes NAC’s significant contributions to the City, and is proud to support its mission and growth.

Giving Levels

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 20 tickets to Night for Nature
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on promotional materials including invitation, printed materials including even signage and website
- Full-screen ad in event slideshow with premier rotation
- Special shoutout during event remarks
- Dedicated thank you e-blast and post on social media
- One-year sponsorship listing in all NAC digital newsletters
- One presentation with the NAC’s executive director (virtual or in person)
- One expert-led tour or corporate volunteer day in a NYC natural area for up to 30 participants
Individual Donor Benefits
- 20 tickets to Night for Nature
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on promotional materials including invitation, printed materials including event signage and website
- Special shoutout during event remarks
- Option to include a congratulatory message in the event slideshow
- An expert-led nature walk in a NYC natural area for up to 10 people
- Invitations to NAC community events throughout the year
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 15 tickets to Night for Nature
- Logo on promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
- Full-screen ad in the event slideshow with prime rotation
- Special shoutout in thank you e-blast and post on social media
- Recognition from the podium during event remarks
- One presentation with the NAC’s executive director (virtual or in person)
- One expert-led tour or corporate volunteer day in a NYC natural area for up to 25 participants
Individual Donor Benefits
- 15 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing on promotional materials including invitation and on printed materials including event signage and website
- Special shoutout during event remarks
- Option to include a congratulatory message in the event slideshow
- Lunch with the NAC executive director for up to 4 people
- Invitations to NAC community events throughout the year
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 12 tickets to Night for Nature
- Logo in promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
- Full-screen ad in the event slideshow
- Recognition from the podium during event remarks
- Mentioned in thank you e-blast and post on social media
- One expert-led tour or corporate volunteer day in a NYC natural area for up to 20 participants
Individual Donor Benefits
- 12 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing in promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
- Special shoutout during event remarks
- Option to include a congratulatory message in the event slideshow
- Virtual coffee chat with the NAC’s executive director for up to 10 people
- Invitations to NAC community events throughout the year
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 10 tickets to Night for Nature
- Logo in promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
- Half-screen ad in the event slideshow
- Recognition from the podium during event remarks
- One expert-led tour or corporate volunteer day in a NYC natural area for up to 15 participants
Individual Donor Benefits
- 10 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing in promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
- Recognition from the podium during event remarks
- Option to include a congratulatory message in the event slideshow
- Invitations to NAC community events throughout the year
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
- 8 tickets to Night for Nature
- Half-screen ad in the event slideshow
- Listing in promotional materials including invitation and website and on printed materials including event signage
Individual Donor Benefits
- 8 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing in promotional materials including invitation, printed materials including event signage and website
- Option to include a congratulatory message in the event slideshow
- Invitations to NAC community events throughout the year
- 6 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing on event invitation and website
- 4 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing on the event website
- 2 tickets to Night for Nature
- Listing on the event website