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Harvest Gala 2025

Thurs, Oct. 16 | 6-8:30pm | 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD | Tickets $100
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​Dig out your best flannel/floral pieces and join the Community Ecology Institute at the Meeting House for a farm-fancy evening of fall festivities during our third Harvest Gala, which supports our mission to cultivate communities where people and nature thrive together! You will enjoy live music by Miss Moon Rising, flavorful fare from Koshary Corner, a sensational silent auction, and a selection of soft and hard apple ciders. ​We look forward to celebrating everything we have created together and planting seeds for future growth.
Get your tickets here!
Silent Auction (closes Oct 16 at 8:15p)
​​Can't attend our event but still want to support the Community Ecology Institute? Click here to attend our event "in spirit" by donating the cost of an event ticket to CEI.​

Contribute to the Silent Auction

We are looking for donations from local businesses, artisans and community members with unique experiential offerings. If you have an item that you would like to contribute, please fill out this form. 
The event is attended by 250 people, including many community leaders, and our communications about the event go out to more than 10,000 community members.

become an event sponsor

CEI has developed an exciting sponsorship offering for our Harvest Gala - see the PDF of the full offering here.
If you are ready to sponsor, please click here! 

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

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Apple level:
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The Duke and Larsen Families

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Pear level:
Amanda and Tom McGuire

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Persimmon level:
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Amy Curran
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Cherry level:
  • Dorsey Communications LLC
  • BA Auto
  • Inspire Salon
  • Planet Aid Inc
  • Center for Civic and Community Engagement Howard Community College
  • Lisa Marini
  • Richburn Liquor Bowl
  • EDGE Energy
  • Triangle Contracting LLC
  • ​William Erskine
  • Organic Smiles Complete Dental Care
  • Lauren’s Garden Service
  • Lorien Columbia
  • John Overdeck
  • Mangione Family Foundation
  • Jason Van Kirk and Family​​

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Peach level:
  • Angela Nichols and Trey Warner
  • Gordon Feinblatt LLC
  • Patapsco Heritage Greenway
  • Common Ecology Architecture
  • SECU MD
  • Mildenberg Boender & Assoc.
  • 12 Bees Creative
  • Geo-Technology Associates Inc.
  • Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine of Maryland
  • Apple of My Eye Photography
  • The Rusted Garden
  • Kimberly A. Agnor, CPA, LLC
  • Wegmans
  • ​Mark Storch
  • Chesapeake Bay Trust

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As a Sobar Certified organization, CEI's Harvest Gala will include festive non-alcoholic beverages available for our guests to enjoy!

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Meet The Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
    • Awards and Press
    • FAQs
  • Our Programs
    • Families in Nature
    • Roots and Wings >
      • Summer Camp
      • Roots and Wings Team
    • Green SEEDS Internship
    • Agroecology In Action
    • Nourishing Gardens >
      • Climate Victory Gardens
    • Sustainable Skills Workshops
    • Eco-Stewards Volunteers
  • Donate
  • Locations
    • Freetown Farm >
      • Community Garden
      • Rentals at FF
      • Make + Repair
      • Stormwater Solutions >
        • Follow the Raindrop
      • Historical Walking Tour
    • Green Farmacy Garden >
      • Rentals at GFG
  • Get Involved
    • Employment
    • Volunteer
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us
  • CEI Store
  • Blog