Our annual fundraiser brings the community together for a fun-filled evening under the stars, featuring great food and drinks, live music and dancing, and exciting auction packages.

Tickets go on sale Monday, August 3, 2026

More than just a celebration, Fireside is an opportunity to directly support the programs and experiences that make the Darien Nature Center such a vital part of our community.

Fireside is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and your generosity helps us:



• Expand access to hands-on nature education
• Provide exceptional care for our animals
• Grow community programming and outreach
• Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards
• Grow our environmental literacy programs for public schools
  

The Darien Nature Center does not receive any government funding.

We rely exclusively on donations from our generous donors. We are deeply grateful to our community and local businesses for their continued support, and we hope you will be part of this special evening

Support Fireside with an Auction Donation

On September 26, friends of the Darien Nature Center will gather under the stars for Fireside Under the Harvest Moon, our largest fundraiser of the year. One of the evening's highlights is our live and silent auction, and we're looking for unique items and experiences that will delight our guests while raising critical funds for the Nature Center's educational programs, animal care, and community outreach.

Whether you can donate a gift certificate, vacation stay, artwork, private lesson, tickets to a special event, or another one-of-a-kind experience, your generosity will make a meaningful difference. We are so grateful for donations of any size. Thank you for helping make Fireside—and the Darien Nature Center—a success!

Please email fireside@dariennaturecenter.org with any questions or donations.