Dear Friend,

What a beautiful night! Prairie Stars brought together 225 guests who care about Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

Together we raised $65,000+ for outdoor learning!

Because of you, we're making Prairie Woods thrive. From the nature preschoolers, to the trail explorers, to the school students who will experience outdoor education, connections to nature are found everywhere at PWELC.

On behalf of our board, our staff, and the young learners we serve: thank you for believing in Prairie Woods.

With gratitude,

Jennifer Swenson

Executive Director

Ron Noyes, Anna Haats, Kathy Gauger, Blake Johnson

2025 Honorary Hosts of Prairie Stars Dinner + Auction, PWELC Board Members

This celebration would not have been possible without the generosity of our community.

Auction Donors 

Thanks to our generous auction donors: Three Sisters Furnishings, TimeWorn, Verlon Caskey, Dave Chase, Ron & Patti Noyes, Goat Ridge Brewery, Grandview Vineyard, Hinterland Vineyard, Kathy & Rick Gauger, Lucky Duck, Mother’s Cupboard, Mr. B’s Chocolates, Smitty Luschens, Annette Muetzel, and Thomas Gilbertson. Your contributions made the evening a success!

Wine Donors 

We’re also grateful to those who stocked our Wine Wall and tables: Rolling Forks Vineyards & Winery, Jomas Hill, Kathy & Rick Gauger, Anna Haats, Ron Noyes, Steve Leitch, Scott Glup, and Dale Anderson.

Floral Donations

Thank you to Rustic Design Flower Farm for donating the beautiful flowers that brightened our tables.

Auctioneer

We’re especially grateful to Mark Ziemer Auctions for donating his time and talent to lead our live auction. He brought such great energy to the night!

Your generosity makes moments like these possible.



Because of you, Prairie Woods continues to grow memories, connections, and a love of the outdoors.



…and more donations are still coming in.

The PWELC team thanks you! From left to right: Bek, Onna, John, Hannah, Ellen, Cameron, Tim, Jake, Jais.