The University of Lynchburg will celebrate its reopening of Claytor Nature Center on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Claytor Centennial Celebration commemorates the 100th birthday of Boyd Claytor, a local businessman who donated Cloverlea Farm to the University in 1998.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a variety of activities, including a vendor fair, food trucks, music, and nature walks. The Belk Observatory will be open for tours from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The University welcomes and encourages volunteers from the community to participate in the event in the following capacities:
- Cloverlea Farmhouse tour guides
- Nature walk guides
- Facilitating an interactive nature activity
- Vendor setup assistance
- Greeters
- Parking attendants
- Belk Observatory tours
Paid promotional opportunities are available in four tiers:
Music sponsor — $600
- One exclusive or two cosponsors at $300 each
- Name/logo on promotional banner at gate
- Name on yard signage at event
- Banner provided by sponsor and displayed at band performance tent
- Verbal recognition between sets
- Social media recognition via Facebook and Instagram
- Name on all printed promotional materials
- One VIP package (exclusive only)
Petting zoo sponsor — $400
- Three sponsorships available
- Name/logo on promotional banner at event
- Banner provided by sponsor displayed at petting zoo
- Social media recognition on Facebook and Instagram
- Name on all printed promotional materials
- One VIP package
Special thanks sponsor — $100
- Name on promotional banner at gate
- Name on yard signage at event
- Social media recognition on Facebook and Instagram
- Name on selected printed promotional material
VIP package — $100
This package provides an upgraded experience. It includes the following for two people:
- Reserved parking close to the event area
- Two complimentary boxed lunches from Hopwood & LaRue
- Four drink tickets
- Exclusive Cloverlea Farmhouse guided tour
- Reserved seating under the Hopwood & LaRue shade tent
While admission is free, parking donations will be accepted. Visitors should use the Cloverlea Lane entrance.
For more information about the Claytor Centennial Celebration, contact Christy Lucy, executive assistant in the Office of Academic Affairs, at [email protected].
