Big Waters Land Trust treats guests to a feast on the ranch

Jon Thaxton with Leslie and Alan Jones

Bill Johnson, President Christine Johnson and Paul Hudson

Shana Zamikoff and Bob Morris with Kelly and Scott Collins

Tim and Cassia Jaeger, Amanda and Michael Kulaw and Kathy Jordan

Elizabeth Moore and Hilary Swain

Big Waters Land Trust President Christine Johnson addresses the luncheon guests at Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.

Guest Jen Barry lgets at Feast Upon the FIelds held on Walton Ranch in North Port.

Rocky Thaxton and his human, Jon, with Alan Jones

Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature, including this red fox.

Front: Nyiah Van Hoose, Kylin and Jaylah Fay. Back: Tahj, Jason and Lori Van Hoose, Julie, Mike, Adam and Kathy Walton.

Shana Zamikoff, Bob Morris, Jane and Brad Grandbouche and Megan Hansen

Feast of the Fields was held at the Walton Ranch in North Port on Feb. 23 with 320 guests in attendance.

Board member Rob Brown gives interviews from the event supporting Big Waters Land Trust.

Sid and Anita Holec with Tom and Judy Renihan

Monee Arpin enjoys a true garden party supporting Big Waters Land Trust in North Port.

Director of Philanthropy Shalla Ashworth with Damia Turek

On a stroll to see the Walton Ranch cows are Alexis Pember and Matt Dunn.

Jennifer Johnston and Kari-Jo Koshes

Michael Kalmar and board member Patrick Pedonti

Landowner Yulia Mylnikova with Tom Vlasov

Chef Paul Mattison and his crew prepared a farm-to-table meal utilizing ingredients from local farms and ranches.

Feast Upon the Fields was held at Walton Ranch in North Port to support the efforts of Big Waters Land Trust.

Doug and Janet Smith

The Bradenton based Sycamore Shade band includes Rusty Moore, Bryce Thompson, Doug Henderson and Will Corr.

Jeffrey and Marjorie Holman

Dressed for a breezy garden party are Alyson Parker, Victoria Hasenfus and Wendy Carlton

Big Waters Land Trust held its annual luncheon at the Walton Ranch on Feb. 22.

Board member Elizabeth Moore is instrumental in protecting Florida land and water.

Big Waters Land Trust has protected 20,019 acres across 61 properties for the benefit of people and nature including this bobcat.

With the help of Big Waters Land Trust the Walton Family successfully protected their Walton Ranch.

Siesta Trolley & Transportation ferried some 320 guests between the Shannon Staub Library and Walton Ranch.

Sam Valentin and Alena Capek welcome guests to Walton Ranch in North Port.

Bay Preserve Site Manager Sam Peterson enjoys his shift as a driver for Feast Upon the Fields.