RECAP: 2021 End of Year Bash

 

Idaho Wildlife Federation Executive Director Brian Brooks speaks on IWF’s work in 2021 to the crowd at Lost Grove Brewery. Photo: Daniel Ritz/ Idaho WIldlife Federation

On Friday, Dec. 10th, Idaho Wildlife Federation welcomed supporters, friends and family to Lost Grove Brewery to share a cold beer, listen to good music and of course, celebrate IWF’s work in 2021, the of course, the goodest dogs.

IWF wants to sincerely thank all of our gracious supporters that shared in IWF’s return to live events -our first in over a year.

"What a great night! It was great to reconnect with folks after such a long event hiatus,” IWF Executive Director Bran Brooks said. “Old IWF friends and new, we can't do our work without their support. It was a great party celebrating the end of the year to look forward to the 2022."

Local musician Scott Knickerbocker entertained all night long while folks enjoyed Lost Grove’s locally crafted beers.

The End of Year was obviously more exciting for some than others. Photo: Daniel Ritz/Idaho Wildlife Federation

Nick Juza (pictured above) won the grand raffle prize of a private tour and tasting of Lost Grove Brewery for him and 11 others.

Eric (pictured) from southwest Idaho was one of the first to arrive to Lost Grove, and was stoked to walk away with this morning and evening drink set. Photo: Daniel Ritz/Idaho Wildlife Federation

To round out the night, five dogs “competed” for the esteemed honor of being named IWF’s very first King or Queen of the Bash as we hosted the first annual Bestest Dog Contest. The competition was fierce, but the competitors were about as cute as they come.

When the dust settled, Murphy, from Murphy was announced the winner.

I’s hard to believe it’s now behind us, but the End of Year Bash was only one a number of highlights during IWF’s Month of Giving!

Any and all contributions from now until Dec. 31st, up to $8,000, will be matched! Not to mention all supporters are automatically entered to win one of a number of fantastic raffle items including:

  • Vortex "Ranger" RangeFinder

  • Kelty backcountry backpack

  • Eureka! backpacking tent

  • Alps Mountaineering sleeping pad

  • MSR PocketRocket stove

  • Many more outdoor items!!


Special thanks to Lost Grove Brewery for hosting this year’ event. Can’t wait to see you next year!

 
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