Alexandria, VA – This year’s annual American Horticultural Society River Farm Gala will be a “fun-raiser” of cocktails, dinner and dancing on Sept. 21 on the beautiful riverfront grounds of River Farm. The black tie event will be co-hosted by Skipp Calvert, a member of the AHS Board of Directors, and Lauren Bisho of McEnearney Associates.
Highlighting the vibrant culture of gardening and horticultural practices, the gala raises vital funds to support AHS’s outreach and educational programs and the stewardship of River Farm, headquarters of the AHS.
Marcia Zech will be presented with the AHS Gold Medal during the event. A long-time dedicated member of the AHS Board of Directors, Zech has played a pivotal role in championing the society’s mission, ensuring its financial sustainability, and safeguarding its historic River Farm headquarters.
The AHS will also posthumously honor Jim Nau, the 2024 recipient of the AHS’s highest accolade, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, for his lifetime contributions to the field. A revered figure in the horticultural world, Nau dedicated his entire 37-year career to the Ball Horticultural Company, where he excelled as a plant expert, writer, speaker, historian, and garden designer. He passed away in June 2023.
The “fun-raiser” at River Farm, 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., will run from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $375 each, with complimentary valet included. Sponsorships start at $1,250. For more information about the gala and sponsorships, contact AHS Director of Development and Engagement Katie Tukey at [email protected] or call (713) 768-5700 ext. 144. Visit ahsgardening.org/2024gala to purchase tickets and sponsorships.
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