🌾Join us for OLC’s 16th Annual Celebration, Where History, Community, and Conservation Come Together

Mark your calendars — we’re gathering for an evening that celebrates the places, people, and stories that make west-central Indiana home. This isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a toast to the land, our shared history, and the future we’re growing together.

 
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📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026

📍 The Velvet Room, Terre Haute Brewing Company
401 S 9th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807

🎟️ Limited to 150 guests — tickets $60

🎶Evening Highlights

5:00 PM

Doors Open & Reception

Grab a drink, enjoy live music from Brent McPike, and browse our silent auction.

6:15 PM

Dinner

Savor a locally inspired meal from Federal Coffee + Fine Foods.

7:15 PM

Keynote Speaker: Dee Reed on “The Lost Creek of Terre Haute”

Hear from Dee Reed on “The Lost Creek of Terre Haute,” tracing the history and legacy of a local settlement — a story of place, resilience, and belonging.

8:00 PM

OLC Awards

A chance to recognize our amazing volunteers, partners, and champions for the land.

Scenes from last year’s celebration

Artisans shaping wood, neighbors connecting over dinner, volunteers swapping stories, a room full of people who care about the land: last year had a spark we’re carrying into 2026. Here’s a look at the energy that brought us together.

🎟️ Tickets & Details

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$60 per person
Get your ticket soon — space is limited to 150 guests.
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Have dietary or accessibility needs? Let us know at registration so we can plan accordingly.


🪶 About Our Speaker: Dee Reed

Dee Reed brings a wealth of experience from higher education and community leadership, including at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Her storytelling connects the past and present in a way that reminds us why the places we protect matter.


🏆 Silent Auction

Local art, adventures, and experiences — bid, mingle, and support OLC’s mission while you’re at it!
🕓 On-site only during the event!

🤝 Want to make a bigger impact?

Become a sponsor! Levels begin at $100 and include benefits like:

🌻 Why It Matters

Every ticket, every bid, every guest helps protect and restore the lands and waters that define our region — the forests, prairies, and waterways that connect us all.

Come celebrate, connect, and invest in the future of our home landscape.

Questions?
📧 ouabachelandconservancy@gmail.com

🌱 Can’t make it but want to support OLC?

You can still help!

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We can’t wait to celebrate the land we love with you on March 24!