Celebrate 50 Years of Environmental Stewardship with BEC!
Join Butte Environmental Council (BEC) for a landmark evening as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 23rd from 5–9 PM at the beautiful Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Drive, Chico, CA, 95928. Inspired by Elemental Elegance, the dress code for this event invites you to don your most exquisite attire, reflecting the essence of your favorite element. Whether you attend with family, friends, or on your own, we welcome you to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement.
Since 1975, BEC has been at the heart of environmental advocacy in Butte County—protecting our land, air, and water through education, action, and community engagement. This special evening will honor five decades of impact, recognize the people who made it possible, and inspire a future of continued environmental resilience.
What to Expect:
A fully catered dinner by OM Foods
One complimentary drink ticket (additional beverages available for purchase)
A silent auction featuring locally sourced items
Awards recognizing environmental advocates
A touching video tribute reflecting on BEC’s 50-year journey
All proceeds benefit BEC’s ongoing environmental programs, events and advocacy.
Let’s gather in celebration, gratitude, and renewed purpose. We can’t wait to see you there!
BEC Reflections Collection:
Have you ever volunteered, worked, interned, and or celebrated a BEC event? We're looking for you!
One of the things we're really looking forward to for BEC's 50th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser is catching up with old friends, and gather in appreciation of BEC's accomplishments. This reunion celebration will highlight BEC's history with a retrospective video and a slideshow that showcases the efforts of the BEC community.
If you've ever been a volunteer, BEC staff, board member, speaker, Fellow or a BEC awardee, we'd like to have you in our slide show. Please feel free to describe your history with BEC along with your photos, memories, scanned articles from the print days, or artwork.
Contribute to the BEC Memories HERE
Nominate Candidates for BEC’s Award Ceremony at the Gala:
The Anniversary Gala Fundraiser is an opportunity to commemorate the many accomplishments of BEC over the years, to celebrate our current successes, and to pay tribute to those who have contributed to the environmental work of our community.
BEC will be presenting three awards to deserving members of the environmental community of Butte County.
Gala Sponsorship Form