You’re invited to Lost in the Wild: A Fundraiser for Environmental Justice
Join us at Lost in the Wild, Crag’s “wild” annual fundraiser to celebrate our victories and raise $150,000 to support legal aid for the environment! This year, we’re celebrating 20 years of environmental justice work, highlighting the amazing community groups and clients we work with for a better future. There’ll be wild-inspired dinner and drinks, updates from our team, exciting auction items, and our popular best dressed contest! Get your tickets now for our glamorous annual gala on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 6-9 PM at Ecotrust, 907 NW Irving St, Portland, OR 97209.
Enter Crag’s raffle to win a 5 night stay for two at an eco-resort in Belize!
The vacation of your dreams
Do you dream about snorkeling in the Barrier Reef, zip lining through the jungle canopy, or visiting the world’s only jaguar preserve? Buy a $100 raffle ticket (or two, or five!) for your chance to win this unforgettable stay at the Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort in Belize (normally a $3,000 value). This once in a lifetime trip for two is available for you to book between September 28, 2024 – August 28, 2025. Only 100 tickets will be sold.
Prepare to bid online to win fabulous auction items – starting 9/13!
Rafting trips, Astoria retreat, Portland staycations, oh my!
Looking for other ways to get in on the Lost in the Wild action online? We’ve curated an amazing selection of silent auction packages that we will unveil in the coming weeks. Online bidding will open for these special packages on Friday, September 13th and close at 7:00PM during our event on September 20th. You don’t have to be present to bid or to win. So, regardless of whether you can make it to our event, sign up to bid!
Event FAQs
Here’s what to expect
There are many ways you can support Crag at the event: enter our raffle to win a beach vacation in Belize, bid in the online silent auction, and get ready to raise your paddles to support Crag in our special appeal, live auction and best dressed contest! Check out the schedule below for more details on what to expect at Lost in the Wild.
Schedule
5:30 PM – Doors open!
- Check in and get your bid cards. When you arrive, simply tell our check-in team your name, and they will give you your bid card (You’ll need this for the live auction!).
- Enjoy drinks and small bites while you enjoy live music by the Bridge City Jazz Ensemble!
- Wine, beer and soft drinks are complimentary all night, and you may purchase additional drinks, including mocktails at the bar (cash and credit cards accepted).
- Pose for the camera! Get your glamor shots taken with Mirifoto!
- Compete or vote in the best dressed contest. The top Lost in the Wild looks will win prizes and raise funds to support Crag.
- Bid in the silent auction! Bidding is now open and can be done from your mobile device! The silent auction will close at 7PM on 9/20.
- For those of you who prefer not to bid or vote on your phone, there will be a team of helpful Donor Concierges available to place bids on your behalf.
6:30 PM – Dinner buffet opens
- Enjoy a delicious vegetarian dinner featuring regional, wild-inspired fare from Artemis Catering.
- Our event is open seating with reserved tables for sponsors. Feel free to use your bidder card to save yourself a seat when you arrive!
7:00 PM – Silent auction bidding closes. Live program begins!
- Take your seats and enjoy our live program.
- Learn about Crag’s 20 year history of working for environmental justice from our team and hear about the work we are doing right now.
- Support Crag by raising your paddles in our special appeal, bidding for amazing experiences in our live auction, and voting in our best dressed contest!
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Dancing and desserts with DJ Papi Fimbres, photo booth
- Boogie down to wild beats with DJ Papi Fimbres!
- Take a turn or three in the Happymatic Photobooth, have your portrait taken or a pose for group glamour shot with Mirfoto.
- Once our live program is concluded, you’ll be sent an email or text with a link to check out. You are welcome to close out on your mobile device or later when you get home. If you win an item, swing by the checkout table and pick up your items there on your way out!
- On the week following the event, we will send out receipts and reminders to check-out for any open bills.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $150 per guest, with sponsorship packages starting at $500. Click here to buy tickets on Crag’s secure third-party website Crag.TofinoAuctions.com
Each ticket includes a wild-inspired buffet dinner and complimentary wine, beer, cider, and soft drinks. Additional libations will be available for purchase at the cash bar. The event is open seating. Reserved tables are available through purchasing a sponsorship package.
Sliding Scale: We offer discounted tickets at $100 or $50. Further discounted tickets and volunteer opportunities are also available. Contact us at events[at]crag.org for more details.
If you are unsure what level feels right for you on a sliding scale, this graphic by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is a great way to check. Please choose a ticket price or sponsorship package that feels right for you.
Do I need to buy a ticket in advance or will there be tickets available at the door?
Because we are providing dinner, it is important for us to have an idea of how many people to expect. We ask that you please purchase tickets in advance. We will have a limited number of tickets available at the door. However, we cannot guarantee you’ll get in if you show up without an advance ticket.
I’m going with a group of people. Can we sit together?
Yes! This event is open seating, so there are no assigned seats. You can also purchase sponsorship packages to reserve 2-8 seats at a table.
I can’t be there in person - how can I support your work?
There are many ways to support us, even if you can’t be there in person.
- Make a donation: Help us raise $150,000 to support our environmental justice work.
- Bid online in our silent auction! Bidding closes at 7PM on Friday, September 20th. You do not have to be present to win. Sign up to bid here.
- Sign up for our email list so you can stay up to date with upcoming events, legal victories, new cases, and career and volunteer opportunities.
- Invite your friends and family to the event by sharing our emails and social media posts on Facebook and Instagram.
- Learn about our environmental justice work and past victories
- Support our environmental justice clients: Beyond Toxics, Verde, OPAL PDX, ELSO, Inc, Neighbors for Clean Air
Can I attend virtually or bid online?
This is an in-person event, but you can still support Crag and our mission by:
- Making a donation.
- Buying a raffle ticket.
- Bidding online in our silent auction
Bidding for Lost in the Wild’s live auction will be for in-person guests only. If you cannot attend in person but still wish to bid on an item, please contact our staff (events@crag.org) to discuss setting up a proxy bidder.
Save the date for Crag’s online holiday auction! We are curating a fabulous selection of online auction items for you to bid on. Bidding will open Friday, November 29th and close at 8PM on Sunday, December 9. Stay tuned to our website and email for more details!
What is the dress code?
Wild-inspired attire is encouraged. We encourage you to have fun and dress up in whatever way our “Lost in the Wild” theme inspires you. Dress to impress, and you just might win a prize and raise some funds for Crag while you’re at it!
How do I enter the best dressed contest?
Entering the contest is easy! When you arrive, head to the Best Dressed station, where we’ll take your photo and add you to the contest. The top contenders will be selected to show off their looks during the live program where guests will vote for the winner. Each vote is a donation to Crag, and the contestant with the most votes will be crowned this year’s winner.
Is it easy to get there by public transit?
Yes! The Ecotrust building is located on the Portland Streetcar line and is easily accessible by bus. Learn more here. https://trimet.org/home/
Is there parking at the venue?
The Ecotrust Building has a visitor’s parking lot with 36 spots. Each spot is limited to 2 hours. Parking is strictly enforced by a third party.
Alternative Parking & Transportation Details:
- Additional parking is located behind the Ecotrust building in the Postal Office West lot on 9th Ave, between Irving and Johnson Street. This lot has over 100 parking spaces. The rates are approximately $4.00/hr. All-day parking is $12.00 and must be paid through the app. Since wifi if spotty, we recommend guests planning to park here to download the REEF app before the event. Ecotrust is unable to rent out the entire lot for events.
- City Center Parking operates multiple lot options near the Natural Capital Center and offers pay for-parking at an hourly or daily rate
○ Lot located at USPS property (NW 9th Ave. between NW Irving St. and NW Johnson St.)
○ Station Place parking garage (1025 NW Marshall St.)
Can I volunteer?
Yes! Please get in touch with us if you are interested in volunteering at our event on Friday, September 20. Send an email to events@crag.org.
Is it all ages?
All ages are welcome to attend the event, however, there will not be any specific activities for children, so you may want to leave the kiddos at home.
Every dollar raised at Lost in the Wild directly supports people fighting to protect ecosystems, climate, and communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Tickets are $150 per guest, with sponsorship packages starting at $500. Buy tickets at Crag’s secure third-party website (Crag.TofinoAuctions.com). Your information will be safely saved to let you easily participate in future event activities, like the live auction, best dressed contest, and more.
Thank you to our sponsors!
