🌞 Celebrate Summer & 25 Years of Sturgeon City Magic! 🌞

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025, as Sturgeon City invites you to a very special Summer Bash! This isn’t just a fundraising event; it’s a celebration of summer’s joy, our 25th anniversary, and the unveiling of a donor wall honoring our top-levels of incredible supporters!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we commemorate a quarter-century of providing enriching environmental education experiences to our community.

Get ready to:

• Dance the night away! The soulful and electrifying tunes of The Holiday Band will fill the air, creating the perfect summer vibe.
• Toast to 25 years! Your ticket includes one free drink ticket per person, allowing you to celebrate Sturgeon City’s milestone anniversary.
• Witness the unveiling of our Donor Wall! We will take a moment to celebrate and recognize the generous support of our top levels of donors, who have played an integral role in our 25 years of success.
• Support our mission! By joining us, you’re directly contributing to Sturgeon City’s continued efforts to provide vital educational programs for our community.

Ticket Information:

• $40 per person
• $75 per couple

Every ticket purchased helps ensure Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center can continue to thrive and expand its programs for years to come.

Don’t let summer fade away without a grand finale! Join us for an evening of music, celebration, and community spirit as we honor 25 years of Sturgeon City’s impact. Let’s create memories that will keep the summer spirit alive all year long!

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Modern Exterminating

Thank you to our Silent Auction donors:
Don and Marianne Herring – 12 bottles of Wine
Home2Suites Jacksonville, NC – 2 Night Stay at Home2 Suites Jacksonville, NC
Texas Roadhouse Jacksonville, NC – Dinner for 2 with Smores kit and Texas Roadhouse seasoning
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville, NC – 1 Night Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville, NC with $50 towards Lime & Lemon, 2 bottles of wine, 2 jars of jelly, honey, 2 candles, and Walton’s Distillery Sampler with 2 whiskey glasses
Mission BBQ Jacksonville, NC – Mission BBQ basket with $25 gift card
The Tattered Cottage Jacksonville, NC – 2 $50 gift cards with jams and salsa
Ralph Leeds Local Photographer, RiverDancer – Local Photographs of Fledging Barred Owl and Great Blue Heron
Crystal Coastal Ghost Tours – 2 Tickets to The Spirits of Swansboro Ghost Walk with 2 reusable cups, 2 koozies, Scarf, and an EMF
End of Days Distillery – Bottle of Survivors Cut Bourbon Whiskey and Bottle of Castillo 1815 Blue Agave Spirit
Brawes Bee Farm – Brawes Bee Farm basket with their honey, sliced biscuit ham, and buttermilk pancake mix
Anonymous – Handmade Pottery Mugs
Rainbow in Me – Handmade candles and shower steamers
Duke Energy – Canvas Bag, Lunch Box, and Golf Balls