April 2, 2026 | 11 am - 1 pm | The Abbott

Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Nadina Galle

Please join us for a thought-provoking luncheon with The Giving Grove and Dr. Nadina Galle, whose work reimagines the relationship between technology and nature. Together, we’ll explore innovative pathways for growing resilient cities.

Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors Jack & Glenna Wylie Foundation, The McDonnell Foundation, and The Gattermeir Family Foundation.

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Celebration Sponsor: $10,000

• One priority table for 10 with preferred placement

• Ten signed copies of The Nature of Our Cities

• Exclusive invitation for 5 guests to the April 1 VIP Networking & Fireside Chat with Dr. Nadina Galle

• Logo on event collateral, publicity materials, & social media

• Recognition from the podium

• Reserved parking

  *Corporate & business donation match eligible

Gather Sponsor: $5,000

• One priority table for 10 with preferred placement

• Four signed copies of The Nature of Our Cities

• Exclusive invitation for 2 guests to the April 1 VIP Networking & Fireside Chat with Dr. Nadina Galle

• Logo on event collateral, publicity materials, & social media

  *Corporate & business donation match eligible

Bloom Sponsor: $2,500

• One priority table for 10 with preferred placement

• Logo on event collateral, publicity materials, & social media

  *Corporate & business donation match eligible

Table Sponsor: $1,500

• One priority table for 10 with preferred placement

• Logo on event collateral, publicity materials, & social media

Nadina Galle is an ecological engineer, author, and National Geographic Explorer whose work bridges ecology and technology to build greener, healthier cities. She pioneered the concept of the “Internet of Nature” (IoN)—a global movement using technology to reconnect people with nature and create resilient, thriving communities in the face of climate change.

Through her award-winning research, global product launches, and her popular Internet of Nature podcast, Nadina has highlighted innovators and communities shaping the future of urban sustainability. Her debut book, The Nature of Our Cities, became an international bestseller and has been featured by Bloomberg, NPR, CNBC, and National Geographic.

Recognized as a Fulbright Scholar at MIT’s Senseable City Lab, a Forbes “30 Under 30” honoree, and a recipient of the European Space Agency’s “Space Oscar,” Nadina brings a rare ability to translate complex science into inspiring stories. Her mission is clear: to inspire cities where technology serves as a bridge to reconnect people with the natural world.

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