2019 Awards Celebration Auction

Items will be available for bidding at the Fall Awards Celebration hosted at the Whittemore House on September 22, 2019.
All proceeds of the auction will benefit Great Rivers’ environmental protection programs.

Can’t make the event? Make a pre-event bid! Call Linden at (314) 231-4181 x.105.


A Weekend In a Tesla
donated by Tesla Motors Chesterfield-St. Louis
Starting Bid $125

Take your friends on a road-trip or your sweetie out for a night on the town. The luxurious and 100% electric Tesla is yours for the weekend.

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A Weekend in Franfort, Michigan (just minutes from Lake Michigan)
donated by Jill and Richard Claybour
Starting bid $1,000

A winsome stay in Frankfort, MI may be just what the doctor ordered. Nestled in the midst of orchards and of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Properties, you and your guests will have abundant access to beautiful trails and beach access. You’ll be a short walk up the hill from Upper Herring Lake, and a short distance from the stunning Arcadia Dunes. Your welcoming hosts will serve you breakfast each morning with a scrumptious breakfast made of local ingredients. All you have to do is …breathe.

 

Seafood Dinner in your Home
donated by Ben and Bronwen Senturia
Starting bid $100

Enjoy Ben and Bronwen’s famous seafood culinary talent. The personable duo will bring all of the needed ingredients to your home, prepare a sumptuous meal for you and your friends, clean up the kitchen, and leave you to enjoy the meal and time with friends!

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Site Assessment and Tree Planting

donated by Linden Mueller
Starting Bid $100

A mature tree will add value to your property, decrease utility bills, reduce pollutants in your air you breathe and – don’t you know it- remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Linden will work with you to determine the best tree for your site and preferences, plant up to a 10′ tree, and clean up the mess!
Up to a $100 tree credit included.

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Handmade Crib Sized Quilt
donated by Sue and Sandy Rothschild
Starting Bid $100

You can feel the love of the artist in this vibrant and cheerful quilt.
Full of vibrant colors and pattern, prepare for this to be your little tyke’s favorite new blankie.

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Queen Sized Handmade Quilt
donated by Sue and Sandy Rothschild
Starting Bid $150

The picture doesn’t do this quilt an ounce of justice. It is absolutely stunning in real life- full of rich textures and colors. One of our staff commented, “it has the feel of a galaxy pierced by the sun.”

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Handmade Flower Press
by Patty Frisbee
Starting Bid $35

This sturdy flower press could give you years of enjoyment in the field- or it is beautiful enough you might just want to display it instead!

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Many more items will be available at the event! Get your tickets today!