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We are less than two months away from the Boundary Waters Gala and tickets are more than 75% sold out. This is your chance to secure your spot at the Boundary Waters event of the year and ensure you don't miss out on an unforgettable evening celebrating Canoe Country.

Boundary Waters Gala

Thursday, May 22

Nicollet Island Pavilion - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Reception: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner and Program: 7:15 p.m.

We are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author and conservation advocate Terry Tempest Williams as our special guest. 

Called “a citizen writer,” Williams reveals how environmental issues are intertwined with social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. 

Photo credit Zoe Rodriguez Photography

Our team can’t wait to hear from her—here’s why:

Ingrid Lyons, Executive Director, says: 

"Terry Tempest Williams puts words to feelings about conservation on deeply human and personal levels. Her work inspires reflection and reminds me why I am here, in this work, fighting for the future of wild lands at home and everywhere."

📚 Ingrid's favorite book: "When Women Were Birds: Fifty-Four Variations on Voice"

Libby London, Communications Director, says:

"I’m thrilled to welcome the renowned Terry Tempest Williams as our keynote speaker for this year’s Save the Boundary Waters gala. A true hero of conservation, her powerful writing and lifelong advocacy for protecting our wild places have inspired countless people — including my own commitment to working to safeguard the Boundary Waters for future generations."

📚 Libby's favorite book: "The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks"

Sam Chadwick, Associate Director, says:

"I have long admired Terry Tempest Williams for her brave and creative activism and for her writing that makes me feel and appreciate humanity's deep connection to the natural world."

📚 Sam's favorite book: "Refuge"

Whether you’re able to make it to the event or not, you can also order Terry Tempest Williams' books before the event from independent bookstore Zenith Books, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the gala. 

Unable to attend the Boundary Waters Gala this year? Let us know by RSVPing ‘No’ here.

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