Full Moon ticket holders will receive a special gift delivered to them before the event, featured recognition at the event, and validated parking at Penn Square Garage.

Mix and mingle with fellow nature lovers and enjoy light bites and an open bar while you peruse our nature-inspired raffle and auction items.

Enjoy dinner while learning about the ongoing work of the Conservancy to protect and restore our wildlands. Raise your paddle high in our spirited live auction with unique opportunities for everyone to give back to nature.

As the evening winds down, celebrate with dessert and a toast to the night’s impact and the future of conservation in our region!

Chicken with roasted tomato cream, roasted corn and tomato succotash, and mashed potatoes

Braised short rib with garlic demi sauce, roasted mushrooms and English peas with garlic butter, and herb roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted eggplant and sweet peppers served with basmati rice, coconut curry, and crispy chickpeas

All meals come with assorted rolls and butter, a harvest salad, and dessert. There will be a complimentary open bar for all guests.

If you do not select an entree, you will be served short rib.

Gather up to 10 of your friends for a unique river experience on the electric-powered Chief Uncas, owned by the Susquehanna National Heritage Area. A Conservancy naturalist will join you on your private boat ride, and refreshments will be provided while you cruise the river in style.

Savor a drink while admiring the beautiful Wildcat Falls, then ascend to the house at Wildcat Bluff, where sweeping views of the Susquehanna River and Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve will create an unforgettable backdrop for a private gathering. Take an interpretive walk through the preserve with Keith Williams, and relax around a fire pit with catered light bites and drinks. Hosted by Peter & Kara Barber and Fritz & Mary Schroeder. Date and time will be mutually determined by the winning bidder and hosts. Limited to one buyer and a maximum of 25 guests.

You and three guests are invited to an exclusive bourbon tasting in Lititz featuring a world-class private collection. Set aside an evening for a distinctive, relaxed experience designed for both seasoned bourbon enthusiasts and curious newcomers. This unique experience is generously sponsored by Vinh with The 1877 Group as well as the 717 Bourbon Society. Each guest will take home a bottle selected especially for them from the 717 Bourbon Society’s single-barrel collection.

Want to transform a portion of your property into an attractive, resilient native landscape? Lancaster Conservancy Community Wildlife Habitat experts and Schroeder Gardens, a local native plant nursery, will help you reimagine a 20′ x 20′ garden space to support clean water and wildlife. Native plants, shrubs, and trees will be provided from existing stock, along with shared labor to help transform your garden.

This is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience! Twenty guests will enjoy a delicious meal provided by The Hamilton Club surrounded by nature-inspired décor artfully curated by Tim Arpin and The Gilded Lily at what will be the newly renovated, but not quite yet open, Climbers Run Nature Center. Winner can pick a date from September 9-12, 2027.

Experience Lancaster City in style! You and three guests will enjoy a curated champagne tour of the Stevens & Smith Center, followed by dinner at the beloved Josephine’s Downtown. Then, take your seats at the historic Fulton Theatre for an unforgettable performance, culminating with an exclusive backstage tour. End your exploration with an overnight stay and breakfast at the Marriott. Enjoy these exceptional experiences together for one memorable evening or spread them across separate occasions. Tour, dinner, show, and Marriott stay may be redeemed separately.

Enjoy a weekend getaway with a three-night stay in a waterfront cottage on the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville. The house can sleep up to four in two bedrooms and boasts stunning views of the river and easy access to regional recreation, including Conservancy preserves and the Mason-Dixon Trail. Dates subject to availability – must be redeemed by December 31, 2027.

Back again by popular demand! Take home a basket full of bourbon, generously donated by the 717 Bourbon Society and the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. Perfect for entertaining or savoring solo!

Leave a meaningful mark along a Lancaster Conservancy trail by dedicating a bench. These benches offer a place of rest and reflection for all preserve visitors and will include a plaque with a dedication of your choosing.

These two new Kentfield bikes by Marin, provided by the Common Wheel, are ready to take you to school, the bike path, or through alleys to a coffee date. Perfect for your daily trips and further-afield exploration on the weekend, it blends the best bits of a hybrid commuter and a go-anywhere mountain bike with a dash of retro-modern style.

Do you have a painting project you’ve been putting off? Let Two Dudes Painting Company take care of it for you!

Spend a few relaxing hours creating nature-inspired art in Steph Homes’ downtown York studio. Each class is beginner-friendly, taught step by step, and designed to help you slow down, try something new, and leave with artwork you’re proud of. Choose from a Drawing Animals Class or a Butterfly Art Class. Donated by Steph Holmes with art supplies donated by Juliet and Bobby Kinsley.

Enjoy a guided tasting for six guests at the Vine Bar in Lancaster! The guided tasting includes four pours, in-depth exploration of each wine, winemaker, style and region, and charcuterie bites. Vine Bar curates their wine selection to highlight the unique relationship between land, tradition, and artisan. Guided tasting donated by Vine Bar.

Whether it’s a housewarming, dinner party, or just because, Brightland’s olive oil sets pair artful design with chef-loved flavor. Enjoy along with a cast iron skillet proudly crafted in Lancaster, PA. Their lightweight design makes them a preferred choice for seasoned chefs and home cooks. Olive oil set donated by Jay Group with Lancaster Cast Iron skillet donated by Julie Jones and Richard Zook.

This cult favorite bag on wheels make schlepping look easy. Roll your way through town with this lightweight bag to your favorite birdwatching spot and set up a picnic for two with a Conservancy picnic blanket and mugs! Bags donated by Jay Group.

Illustrations by Bailey Watro

The official registration and financial information of the Lancaster Conservancy may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tickets may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law less the estimated fair market value of the dinner and event. The fair market value is $150 per Full Moon ticket and $100 per Half Moon ticket.