Hats off to all the supporters and partners who made our 23rd annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin a wonderful success. Very special thanks go out to our esteemed event Chair, Debra Hadley, for leading a spectacular day of celebration, camaraderie and philanthropy.
This year’s event featured the runway show, “Fleurs et Couture: Designs Inspired by the Art of Dale Chihuly.” The show paired ten local floral designers with volunteer community models in the design and creation of floral hats, headpieces and accessories, inspired by art from the Conservatory’s renowned Chihuly glass collection.
This year’s Hat Day program also honored Bill Gerhardt as the recipient of the 2024 Ann Isaly Wolfe Award. This award was presented in recognition of Bill’s extraordinary service, leadership and support of the Conservatory.
Total funds raised exceeded $455,000 and all proceeds fuel the Conservatory’s pre-K and K-12 education programs—which create opportunities for thousands of young people, of all ages and backgrounds, to explore, engage and connect with the natural world.