The Conservation Foundation invites community members to gather with others who care for nature and healthy communities at its 2026 Earth Day Benefit Dinner to be from 5 to 9 p.m. April 23 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge.

This is the foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, an evening featuring dining and conversation, a nature-inspired silent auction, inspirational program and video, and live entertainment by Downtown Charlie Brown.

The silent auction features more than 200 items donated by foundation members and local businesses and artists. There will be antiques, garden supplies, artwork, plant material and a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences up for bidding by in-person guests as well as those not in attendance who wish to participate remotely.

Tickets to the benefit dinner are $130 per person ($160 starting April 9). Table sponsorships are available for $7,500, $5,000 and $2,000. Sponsored tables include a table for eight as well as many other benefits.

Sponsors and guests may register online at www.theconservationfoundation.org/benefit/. Donations of silent auction items are being gratefully accepted through April 9. Fill out the item donation form at https://app.betterunite.com/donateitem/o78W6pd4

For more information regarding donating a silent auction item or the dinner in general, email ckien@theconservationfoundation.org or call 630 428-4500, Ext. 152.