Celebrate Spring and support the Association for Nature-Based Education at Night for Nature: An Evening in Bloom, happening Friday, April 2 from 6–9 p.m. at Checkerspot Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland. This beautiful evening brings together live music, seasonal fare, foraged surprises, and meaningful opportunities to give in support of nature-based education. Gather with friends old and new as we welcome the season and watch our shared work continue to grow!​​

Night for Nature highlights:

• Delicious seasonal fare 

• Selection of tasty brews from Checkerspot Brewing Co.

• Foraged food and non-alcoholic drinks 

• Live music by favorite local musicians including Dave Sparrow

• Mission moments with hands-on nature experiences

• Interactive giving opportunities from our Giving Tree​​​
  
  

What does my ticket support?

• Supports nature-based professional development including free teacher training and networking opportunities, practical tools and resources, and scholarship aid. Our vital training allows teachers to share the benefits of nature-based education with thousands of children each year. Your support helps make training accessible to teachers across the nation and around the world.
  

• Supports SOLE (Schoolyard Outdoor Learning Experiences) programs for K-1st graders based in a Title 1 elementary school and the Seedlings caregiver/child outdoor playgroups held at local Judy Centers in underserved communities.
  

• Supports Notchcliff Nature Programs in the greater Baltimore region which provides immersive nature-based learning and play in partnership with a retirement community. Notchcliff is our 'lab forest school' serving children, families, and senior citizens, as well as teachers who visit for training. Your support helps provide financial aid to families in need and develop the outdoor classrooms, gardens, and nature play spaces at Notchcliff.
  

• Supports advocacy efforts to increase access to nature-based education. ANBE is a leading advocate in Maryland providing resources and support to the Maryland State Department of Education (and participating providers) engaged in the Outdoor Preschool Licensing Pilot. We also offer leadership through the Outdoor Learning Partnership at the State level and through advocacy efforts with partners across the U.S.
  

Can your business sponsor our important work? If you'd like to sponsor Night for Nature, visit anbe.org/sponsorship.

Look for our Sponsors and In-Kind Donor Highlights coming soon!

Explore the photos below from past Night for Nature events.

All photos were captured by Erin Marie Imagery.