A Night in the Woods

Teatown’s Annual Gala

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the New York Botanical Garden for Teatown’s 2026 A Night in the Woods gala.

Your warmth and generosity made it a memorable celebration in support of environmental education and conservation.

We were proud to honor Ziporah Janowski and Dan Riesel, along with inaugural Trailblazer Award recipient Emilio Zullo. To our sponsors, donors, guests, staff, and volunteers: thank you for helping cultivate Teatown’s future.

Video Honoring Ziporah Janowski

Video Honoring Dan Riesel

Video Honoring Trailblazer Award Winner Emilio Zullo

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A Night in the Woods

Teatown’s Annual Gala

Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 in the evening
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

Honorees

Ziporah Janowski
Dan Riesel

Trailblazer Award Winner

Emilio Zullo

Benefit Co-chairs

Jackie Shaw
Beverly Aisenbrey

Meet our Gala Honorees

Teatown is proud to honor Ziporah Janowski, Daniel Riesel, and Emilio Zullo for their commitment to Teatown’s mission at this year’s A Night in the Woods Gala.

Free shuttle to NYBG

Space is limited, first-come first-served. Please contact Stephanie at smessing@teatown.org to RSVP. Departs 25 S State Road Briarcliff Congregational Church Parish House Lot at 5pm on October 9.

A note from our Co Chairs:

Dear friends,

On behalf of everyone at Teatown, we are thrilled to invite you to this year’s gala, A Night in the Woods, on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the New York Botanical Garden.

This year’s theme, Cultivating the Future, reflects an exciting and transformative moment for Teatown. As our Nature Center renovation continues and our role as an accredited land trust grows, we are investing in the future of environmental education, conservation, and community connection here in the Lower Hudson Valley.

Teatown has always been a place where people of all ages can deepen their relationship with the natural world — whether through a child’s first discovery on the trail, scientific research, or the protection of critical open space for generations to come. This gala is a celebration of that work and the community that continues to make it possible.

We hope you’ll join us for a meaningful and inspiring evening in support of Teatown’s mission and future.

With gratitude,

Jackie Shaw & Beverly Aisenbrey

Gala Chairs
Teatown Lake Reservation