• Was Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 5 - 8pm on International Women's Day

• Aglaïa Coffee & Tea Co., 925 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago

• Paid venue parking or close public transportation

We embarked on a journey to some of the world's most remote and stunning landscapes—Antarctica, Arctic Svalbard, and Swedish Lapland.

Photographer, science teacher, and avid traveler Tracy Crowley shared her global adventures, showcasing photography for sale dedicated to supporting Polar Bears International. This event was paired with a concurrent gallery show in Oregon by Linda Steider, also benefiting Polar Bears International.

The evening also featured images by Peg Keiner, a National Geographic Explorer and Director of Innovation and Learning at GEMS World Academy, whose work captures the beauty of the polar regions.

🌍 This event was proudly sponsored by the United Nations Association of Chicago in support of Global Goal 15: Life on Land and by Tracy Crowley Photography.

 Free for all ages. Open House format with 6:00pm Greeting!

🎤 Explored polar photography and learned about conservation efforts at a community event to support Polar Bears International and honor International Women's Day. The event is led by women and an opportunity to meet our new UNA-Chicago President Ashley Goeken.

☕ 🍷 🍪 Enjoy individual servings:

• A coffee and hot chocolate bar by Aglaïa Coffee & Tea

• Farm-fresh gelato by Goat & Pail

• Cookies provided by LaurAmor

We came together to honor International  Women's Day, celebrated the beauty of our planet, and supported a cause that ensures a brighter future for polar bears and other polar wildlife.