Forage Forward: An Evening For Change – A Climate Dinner Experience In The Berkshires
May 23 @ 6:00 PM
$150 – $250On May 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the historic Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox,
Massachusetts, will host Forage Forward: An Evening for Change, a unique climate dinner experience
designed to spark dialogue, nourish connection, and plant seeds of positive change.
Hosted by Lauren Fritscher of Berkshire Muse, Anne Therese Gennari (TEDx speaker and author of The
Climate Optimist Handbook), Abigail Fenton (photographer and visual storyteller), and Mass Audubon,
this immersive evening invites guests to engage deeply with nature and community.
Event Highlights:
● Nature Connection: Begin with a cocktail hour and guided trail walk led by Becky Cushing,
Regional Director of Mass Audubon, fostering a direct connection with the natural environment.
● Seasonal Foraged Meal: Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal by Chef Leah Guadagnoli of Fancy
Feast Supper Club, emphasizing local and foraged ingredients that celebrate the season's
bounty
● Storytelling and Dialogue: Engage in meaningful conversations with storytellers Anne
Therese Gennari and Ollie Perrault, a youth climate activist from Mass Audubon’s Youth
Climate Leadership, exploring environmental challenges and the narratives that guide us
forward.
This event is not a fundraiser but an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect, and inspire
action towards a sustainable future.
● Tickets: Tiered pricing to support inclusivity:
○ $150 – Seed Planter
○ $250 – Cultivator (includes a signed copy of The Climate Optimist Handbook)
