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The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley is pleased to announce our Garden Party Fundraiser green gala to be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2pm-5pm. This year’s fundraiser will highlight the critical work we do to educate the public on the truly amazing relationship between plants and people. We will present a fashion show
of sustainable, local designs that will be held in our stunning Redwood Grove Amphitheater followed by festivities in the Garden. A bamboo garden structure and displays of other fiber and dye plants included in the Garden’s acclaimed collection will be in the entrance. Guests will taste seasonal, organic and delicious creations from Devoted Catering by Amiee Alan. Enjoy live music and biodynamic wine from Quivira Vineyards. A silent auction of green and gorgeous items will help raise much needed funds to support the Garden’s living collections.

Designers Include:Jonathan Baker . Skye Schuchman . Heather Howard . Sasha Duerr . Ashley Rose Helvey . Savannah Knoop . Tierra del Forte . The Moon . Ocelot . Mr. Larkin .

Fashion Show Music By: Kanoko Nishi- koto, Elias Reitz- tabla, Aram Shelton- sax / clarinet

Food Sneak Peak much more to come...

Caribbean Chicken Skewers: Succulent free range Petaluma chicken breasts & thighs
marinated with island rum & spices served with organic mango-pineapple compote

Forbidden Risotto Cakes: Forbidden black rice risotto pillars topped with organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, and melted locally crafted alder-apple-cherry wood smoked mozzarella

Terrine Platter: Beautiful spread of Olive Tapenade, Almond and Apple Butter Terrine,
Divine Quince Terrine, Vegan Cashew Cheese* & House marinate Olives
served with abundant baskets of local artisan baguette, ciabatta, levain & crackers

Thanks to our 2009 Green Gala Committee
Suanne Inman
Gayle Roberts
Christina Tavera
Kathy Welch

UCBG Green Gala Staff
Muinat Kemi Amin, Marketing
Vanessa Crews, Development
Deepa Natarajan, All other inquiries