Cope Environmental Center Hosts The Great Outdoors Celebration, September 6, 2025

Centerville, IN — Cope Environmental Center (CEC) invites the public to celebrate nature in style at The Great Outdoors Celebration on Friday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m. This signature fundraising event will be held outdoors on CEC’s beautiful grounds.

Guests can unwind with drinks and trail-inspired appetizers during the evening’s “Sip & Stroll,” followed by a short welcome program honoring this year’s community award recipients and launching the Needs-Based Auction. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with scenic views and casual outdoor charm. Wagon rides, lawn games, and a relaxed setting make this a one-of-a-kind experience.

Tickets are $100 per person, with $75 tax-deductible. RSVP by August 20. Attire is casual outdoor wear.

Award winners will be announced at the event, including recipients of the Jim and Helen Cope Sustainability Leadership Award, Francis Parks Award, Business Sustainability Award, and Volunteer of the Year.

All proceeds support Cope’s environmental education programs and sustainability efforts. This event is made possible through the generous support of Advanced Duct Cleaning and Earlham College.

​For more details, to RSVP, or to make a donation, visit https://visitcope.org/events/the-great-outdoors-celebration