2026 Summer Solstice Evening Sponsorship
Journeywork is excited to welcome John Mark Courtney as the first speaker for our inaugural Summer Solstice Lecture. He will be sharing stories of his experiences growing native plants and taking his cues from the natural world. John is an avid plantsman, professional grower, and lover of all things wild. He is the founder and owner of Kind Earth Growers LLC, a native plant nursery specializing in seed grown aquatic, wetland and upland perennials in Upper Bucks County, PA. After completing his B.S. in Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University in 1998, John pursued his passion for growing native plants and environmental stewardship first at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve and then at Aquascapes Unlimited Inc., where he was the head grower and operations manager for 20 years. During the course of his career, he has helped educate and inspire others through published articles, lectures, keynote addresses and appearances on radio programs and Martha Stewart’s television show. John is part of 2014’s GPN Class of 40 under 40 and in 2016 he was awarded the PLNA Green Achiever award. On Friday, June 19, 2026, the community will gather at Gwynedd Friends Meeting to hear John present a dynamic talk and answer audience questions. Delicious refreshments and conversation will precede and follow the talk, and John will lead a guided walk through campus, observing and celebrating native plants along the way. Please consider becoming a sponsor of our Summer Solstice Lecture. We encourage individuals and business sponsors. Sponsorship levels are: MOUNTAIN MINT PARTNER $800 Sponsor: Special acknowledgment from host at event ● 4 tickets to event ● Logo on event page ● Mention on all boosted social media posts relating to event WILD BERGAMOT PARTNER $500 Sponsor: Special acknowledgment from host at event ● 2 tickets to event ● Logo on event page ● Mention on all boosted social media posts relating to event WILD PETUNIA PARTNER $250 Sponsor: Special acknowledgment from host at event ● 1 ticket to event ● Logo on event page ● Mention on all boosted social media posts relating to event