Mountain Top Arboretum Hosts Inaugural Canopy Dinner and raises 27,000

TANNERSVILLE — Last week, Mountain Top Arboretum held its first fundraising event, the Canopy Dinner co-chaired by mountaintop residents Sydney Frazier and Henrietta Pertuz. Over 100 guests enjoyed a series of dinners hosted by friends of the Arboretum. Hosts opened their homes, gardens, and businesses, each offering a unique dining experience to guests, in support of the Arboretum’s mission.

With immense gratitude, Mountain Top Arboretum is pleased to announce that the fundraising goal was not only met—but exceeded. $27,002 were raised in support of the Arboretum’s mission of environmental stewardship, education and conservation – a testament to the collaborative spirit of our extraordinary community. A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Emily Fisher, for their wonderful generosity.

“We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of our community. It shows what can happen when community, conservation, and creativity come together,” said Chair of the Board, Abby Coffin.

Special thanks to our gracious 2025 hosts, and we also gratefully acknowledge our most generous sponsors :

$7,500 Level- Bloomberg Philanthropies

$2,000 Level-  Emily Fisher

$750 Level - Jeannette Price and Michael Titowsky, Tom Wilson

At 2,400 feet, the Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden and nature education center dedicated to preserving native tree and plant communities, promoting ecological stewardship, and connecting people to the unique ecology of the mountaintop environment. Open to the public year-round, the Arboretum is free of charge and committed to accessible learning for all. Learn more about volunteering, visiting, or attending an event at www.mtarboretum.org