We had a wonderful 7th Annual Butterfly Ball supporting our local State Parks and the western monarch butterfly.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of dancing and entertainment, informative presentations, dinner by Popolo, a silent auction, and an awards ceremony. We honored local young leaders and community champions making a difference in conservation. Read about last year’s winners and submit your 2026 nominations here.
We award the John Laird Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional contributions to the conservation profession and the advocacy for preservation of the State of California’s natural and cultural resources, parks and open spaces over the course of one’s career. Senator John Laird dedicated much of his career to advocating for policy that addresses his top priorities: climate change, water conservation, access to state parks, and ocean sustainability. The inaugural John Laird Lifetime Achievement Award will be granted on September 12th, 2026 in San Luis Obispo at the Central Coast State Parks Association’s Butterfly Ball gala event.
