🌾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.
📅 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
Doors Open & Reception
Grab a drink, enjoy live music from Brent McPike, and browse our silent auction.
Dinner
Savor a locally inspired meal from Federal Coffee + Fine Foods.
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.
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
$60 per person
Get your ticket soon — space is limited to 150 guests.
Buy Tickets
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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