Ventura Land Trust will host a summer solstice drum circle, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at Harmon Canyon Preserve as a fundraiser to benefit the Harmon Canyon Campaign.

The drum circle, facilitated by John Lacques of Ventura-based company Drumtime, will encourage guests to connect with nature and honor their relationship to the seasons. The solstice marks the astronomical start of summer in the northern hemisphere, and the longest day of the year.

The Harmon Canyon Campaign, Ventura Land Trust’s $11.6 million capital campaign to secure the land for Harmon Canyon Preserve, fund public preserve amenities, and establish a land stewardship endowment to care for the land, has reached a milestone:

Just $1 million is remaining to fulfill the campaign’s goals for preserve amenities and an endowment that will provide stewardship support in perpetuity.

Funds raised from drum circle ticket purchases will benefit the campaign. Community members can donate to the Harmon Canyon Campaign for the benefit of the preserve, its wild inhabitants, and all people who enjoy open spaces by visiting www.venturalandtrust.org/harmoncanyoncampaign.

For tickets to the drum citcle, visit www.venturalandtrust.org/drumcircle. Tickets include a reservation for a drum provided by Drumtime for $50; “bring your own drum” tickets are available for $25.

The Ventura Land Trust currently owns and manages land along the Ventura River and in the Ventura hillsides, including the 2,100-acre Harmon Canyon Preserve. All preserves are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk for free. Ventura Land Trust is an accredited member of the Land Trust Alliance. Learn more and become a member at www.venturalandtrust.org.