On Friday, Sept. 26, Woodcock Nature Center’s annual Under the Harvest Moon benefit welcomed 130 local residents and raised $55,000 in support of environmental education programs. Guests enjoyed seasonal fare by À Table (Ridgefield); drinks from local partners Cellar XV, Sly Bandit Brewing and Litchfield Distillery; live music by Matt Greene and Dave Gould of Present Company; and both a virtual and live auction featuring unique experiences.
The event was held in and around Woodcock’s candlelit pavilion. Woodcock Executive Director Lenore Herbst thanked everyone who attended and supported the fundraiser.
“The evening highlighted strong community support for our mission. The funds we raised will benefit Woodcock’s year-round programming and our outreach across Fairfield County,” Herbst said.
Lisa Bancroft, VP, Cash Management Relationship Officer; Jillian Fernandez, Marketing Associate; David Schneider, CEO; Laura Silver, VP, Marketing Manager; Daniel Berta, President; Arianna Middleton, VP, Electronic Banking Manager and Executive Director of Woodcock Lenore Herbst Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
Betsy Thomson of Cellar XV Wines in Ridgefield pouring wine for guest Kristine Keaveny Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
Woodcock Board President Roberta Barbieri, Executive Director Lenore Herbst, Auctioneer Sam Levitt Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
Rep Savet Constantine and husband Craig Muraskin Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
Jennifer Soudagar, Susan Gould and Caroline Hoffman Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
ustin and Alexandra Deitch Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography 
Director of Education Sarah Breznen enlightens guests Credit: Woodcock Nature Center / Justin Baiad Photography