Conservation Foundation’s Feast Upon the Fields Returns Sunday, December 3

November 10, 2023 – Osprey

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the return of their celebrated farm-to-table luncheon, Feast Upon the Fields. Each year, this community-favorite event takes place on a different piece of land the not-for-profit land trust protected. Scheduled for December 3 at 12:30 pm, this year’s event will take place at Conservation Foundation’s 432-acre Myakka Headwaters Preserve in Myakka City.

Located where seven creeks converge to form the Wild and Scenic Myakka River, Myakka Headwaters Preserve is an exceptional part of Myakka and the greater Florida ecosystem. The property contains numerous diverse landscapes, including floodplain forests, marshland, longleaf pine flatwoods, and oak hammocks. Since purchasing the preserve’s first 363 acres in 2020, Conservation Foundation has been diligent in its efforts to restore the shoreline, strengthen the health of the river, and support the wildlife who call this special place home. In 2022, they conserved an additional 69 acres at the southern end of the original property. Over the past year, volunteers have planted thousands of native trees and wildflowers along the shoreline and throughout the 432 acres as part of the organization’s ongoing Myakka Restoration initiative.

Myakka Headwaters Preserve is also part of the growing Southwest Florida Wildlife Corridor, a land conservation initiative that stretches from south Tampa Bay to the Everglades and connects to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. To date, Conservation Foundation has protected over 19,200 acres across 56 properties, of which almost 18,000 acres are within the Southwest Florida Wildlife Corridor. These critical lands provide vital habitats for plants and animals, help capture pollution, act as natural buffers along coasts and riverbeds, and absorb rainfall from intense storms.

Experience this stunning landscape firsthand and enjoy a one-of-a-kind menu from Chef Paul Mattison at this year’s Feast Upon the Fields. Event proceeds support Conservation Foundation’s vital mission to protect the land and water of Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature. Tickets and sponsorships are available now and going fast. Learn more and secure your seat at conservationfoundation.com/feast2023.