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EVENTS

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Katie's Night is our annual community gala fundraiser. It's a night of endangered animal conservation with catered appetizers, a full bar, silent and live auctions, levity, and community. Join us for paddle raises, conservation guest speakers, and the latest news on our conservation projects and initiatives around the world.

Come and see how we connect communities in Colorado with communities around the United States and around the world to help save the endangered animals we all love through education and human assistance.

Katie's Night 2024 is a celebration of our 10th anniversary of the KACF.  Bring some friends with you to learn more about how the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is helping to make a difference for animals and people all around the world.

 

This year's Katie's Night will be held at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with Gary Staab as our keynote speaker.  Gary is a Paleo-artist with a specialty in full-size bronze and fiberglass dinosaur and animal recreations.  He is a former employee of the DMNS and returns to discuss dinosaurs, community, and how we will not allow ourselves to be the sixth mass extinction of biodiversity on our planet. 

 

Our partners over at Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS) will be on hand to transport you around the world to see wild animals up close and personal through their custom virtual reality VR experience. You won't want to miss that!

 

Please, come to Katie's Night 2024 and bring some friends with you to learn more about how the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is helping to make a difference for animals and people all around the world - sustainably.You'll love the energy and passion.

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More information, tickets and auction items at the ticket link below.
 

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PARTNER SPONSORSHIP DONATION LEVELS
We welcome all businesses, families and individuals

Contact Dave Johnson, Executive Director, KACF  with your interest to sponsor Katie's Night 2024
dave.johnson@katieadamson.org

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Paleoartist, Gary Staab
Natural History and Prehistoric Life Sculpturist for Museums and Private Collectors

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Gary Staab
Paleoartist, Naturalist, Maker.

Gary Staab interned at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the British Museum of Natural History in London while also pursuing a customized degree in art and biology at Hastings College.



Gary worked as a sculptor for seven years at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science before becoming a freelance artist in 1996. Since then, Staab has worked for several notable clients, including the National Geographic Society, The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Discover Magazine, the BBC, Eyewitness Books, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.  Gary’s works have been displayed in over 50 museums worldwide, from Turkey and South Korea to China, France, and Japan.



Gary’s work is not limited to dinosaurs. In 2016, he was the focus of the PBS NOVA documentary, “Iceman Reborn,” which chronicled his work to create a replica of the 5,300-year-old mummy known as Otzi the Iceman.


 
A Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and The Explorers Club of New York, Gary’s accolades include being a five-time recipient of the Vertebrate Paleontology Award for Excellence in Paleontological Art, a three-time recipient of awards from The Society for Animal Artists and has received the silver medal from the National Sculpture Society.

Visit the Staab Studios Website Here

View some of Gary's creations here

Why Dinosaurs at a Conservation Event?

The Katie Adamson Conservation Fund transcends the role of a typical endangered animal conservation organization. Our mission encompasses a spectrum of impactful initiatives that extend beyond preservation alone. While our central objective revolves around the protection of endangered species, our approach entails a multifaceted strategy.

Our core emphasis remains on safeguarding endangered animals. However, our approach involves a synergistic blend of elements such as youth education, fostering community sustainability, leveraging virtual reality technology for immersive education, and facilitating career advancement for individuals who are impassioned about the species we strive to aid.

Because of this, we are thrilled to have the renowned Paleoartist, Gary Staab, as our keynote speaker. With his incredible talent and passion for preserving ancient creatures, Gary reminds us of the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity.  We will rally behind the mantra that we will not be the sixth extinction event on the planet.

We are not the next asteroid!  We are not the 6th!

Come and see how we connect communities in Colorado with communities around the United States and around the world. From the rain forests of Costa Rica to the savannas of Africa, the mountains of Nepal and to the icy haunts of Antarctica, the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is making a global impact. Through innovative initiatives and community-driven projects, we are creating a future where all species thrive. 

We invite you to be part of our mission. Let us come together as stewards of our planet, united in our commitment to preserving biodiversity for generations  to come. Together, we can ensure that our community is "Not the 6th" but rather a thriving symbol of hope and resilience for this planet.

Join us in supporting this call to action and let us prevent our beloved animals from becoming the next dinosaurs. With your generous help and support, we can ensure a future where extinction is a thing of the past.

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