Join us at the Gorge Pavilion to celebrate 15 years of AFA and honour the amazing community that has helped us get to where we are today!
Gorge Pavilion – 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC, Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory
Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6–9 pm; (Doors open at 5:45 pm)

Ancient Forest Alliance's 15th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 6–9 pm
Location: Upper Hall of the Gorge Pavilion (1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2A1)
Enjoy a new and engaging slideshow presentation featuring highlights from the past 15 years and where we’re going next, appetizers, drinks, and mingling with AFA staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win some awesome AFA gear and bid on fabulous silent auction items from several local businesses!
Schedule:
5:45 Doors open, refreshments & socializing
6:30 Slideshow presentation by Co-founder, Campaign Director & Photographer, TJ Watt and Co-founder & Board Member, Ken Wu
7:45 Meet and greet, and fantastic silent auction fundraiser featuring select prints from TJ as well as an array of other amazing items from local businesses
8:30 Silent auction winners announced
Tickets: $35 each (not tax deductible). Available online (until NOON on May 1st), at the door, or call us at 250-896-4007. If there are any financial barriers to attending, please contact us at [email protected] or call 250-896-4007.
Accessibility: The Upper Hall of the Gorge Pavilion does have an operational elevator and accessible washroom. There is free parking right outside the front entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance accessing the space, please contact us ahead of the event and/or text or call Joan at 250-213-1674 when you arrive and we will assist you.
We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Speaker
TJ Watt
Co-founder, Campaign Director & Photographer
Speaker
Ken Wu
Co-founder & Board Member