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This beautiful handmade quilt is one of many prizes available at the 2008 Silent Auction.


2008 Silent Auction

Soon to be an Annual Meeting. tradition, the silent auction is a great opportunity to support the Arboretum and purchase something to take home for yourself or your family.


Annual Meeting 2008 Silent Auction Items

Thank you to the many individuals and businesses who have donated items to the silent auction.

 

Botham WineBotham Vineyards and Winery gourmet wine basket; value $50.

 







Bird Watchers PackageBird Watcher's Package valued at $170, includes:





Monocular from Eagle Optics: Vortex Solo 8 x 25 Monocular; value $50.
From FOA: 10-pack nature note cards (value: $20)
tote bag (value: $12)
poster (value: $15)
bird song CDs (value: $15)
Field Guide to the Birds of North America, from Borders Books (value $24)
Wild Birds Unlimited gift certificate (value $25)

 

American Redstart "American Redstart " original colored pencil drawing by Jim Miller; framed and matted. Valued at $400.

 






Coffee To Go Thermos and two coffee cups in a leather case; valued at $50. Also includes a package of Arboretum blend "For the Birds" coffee.

 


 

Samaras Painting"Samaras" by Hilary Berg, matted and framed; donated by Hilary; valued at $75.






 

Wild Roses PaintingWild Roses by Pamela Nesbit, matted and framed, anonymous donor; valued at $200.

 





Sand County Almanac, Leopold Pines EditionA Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold, Leopold Pines Edition, donated by Carol Steinhart; valued at $750.



 

Other items include:

  • Gift Certificate to a CSA registered with MACSAC; donated by Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition; value $100.
  • RainReserve Rain Barrel System, donated by Sustain Dane; value $85.
  • TerraSource Handmade Gourmet Chocolates, 12-piece box, donated by Josie Pradella; value $43.60. (2 boxes)
  • Family membership to Olbrich Botanical Society; value $50.
  • "Vintage Garden" Quilt (pictured above); made and donated by Susan Carpenter; value $1200.
  • Evening on the Town Package valued at $150, includes: Madison Symphony Orchestra tickets to concert in 2008-2009 season, value $50; Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar gift certificate, value $100.
  • Monroe Street Outing Package valued at $140, includes: Papa Phil's Ristorante gift certificate, value $20; Orange Tree Imports gift certificate, value $50; Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream coupons (10) for free 1-scoop wafer cone or dish, value about $30; Mallatt Pharmacy Costume Rental and Sales gift certificate for one costume rental, value $40.
  • Barriques Market, gourmet food and wine gift basket; value $50.