Silent Auction Donations for 2019 Conference
Taking donations now for the 2019 Conference in St. Louis, MO. Silent auction starts Friday morning, November 8th and continues until Saturday, November 9th. Please contact afb@forbutterflies.org to donate your silent auction item. Silent Auction winners will be revealed throughout the conference on November 8th and 9th.
Item 1:
Donated by:
Monarch Research Project
4970 Lakeside Rd
Marion, IA 52302
6×6 Monarch BioTent, valued at $249.00
Item 2:
Donated by:
Rick Mikula
Butterfly Anatomy Costume valued at – Priceless
This costume (upgraded new and better) includes 6ft wings (a $39.99 value) extra eyes and spiracles and deluxe legs. It is great way to teach insect anatomy for them to remember, even to a 3 year old. Great to use for all ages. Anyone who wins the costume will receive unlimited presentation support from Rick Mikula
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Item 3:
Donated by:
David Folk
10 pairs of butterfly wings retailing between $50 – $60
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Item 4:
Donated by:
Butterfly Farming Supplies
Habitat Sampler
All of our pop-up habitats are collapsible, made of paratasoid-resistant netting and feature covered zipper closures. Package includes 6 habitats as shown below: small white (window), small black (window), medium white (window), medium black (window), large black (all netting) and x-large black (all netting).
Visit www.butterflyfarmingsupplies.com for dimensions and details.
Retail value: $118.40
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Item 5:
Donated by:
Roberta Vigil of A Butterfly Tale
Butterfly Metal Crafted Garden Stake
Up for auction is a Metal Crafted Butterfly Garden Stake by Bronze Age Studios (value $15). Bronze Age Studios features one-of-a-kind sculptures and water features by artist Kristin Thorson.
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Item 6:
Donated by:
Carol Pasternak
How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids (sold here)
This exciting book is a great introduction to the amazing lives of Monarch butterflies, with detailed information on how to care for the caterpillars. With many full-colour photographs illustrating every step and aspect of a Monarch’s life and journey, this book is a great resource for educators, parents and monarch-lovers of all ages! (Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory 2012-06-01)
The perfect add-on to any monarch egg/caterpillar sale.
Value $19.95
Paperback retails for $8.95. 42% discount to retailers.
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Item 7:
Donated by:
Carol Pasternak
Raising Butterflies in the Garden
A guide to rearing butterflies and moths in a butterfly-friendly garden.
This exciting title is for butterfly lovers and gardeners who not only want to create a butterfly-friendly garden, but also want to support butterflies and moths in order to maintain healthy populations.
Value: $25
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Item 8:
Donated by:
Michigan Native Butterfly Farm
Bella Butterfly Picnic Set for Kids by Melissa and Doug
Value $29.99
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Item 9:
Donated by:
Michigan Native Butterfly Farm
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly Replica Set
Value $9.99
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Item 10:
Donated by:
Michigan Native Butterfly Farm
Value $5.99
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Item 11:
Donated by:
Erma Rhadigan, co-owner of Ray Wiegand’s Nursery in Macomb, MI
Raising Butterflies in the Garden by Brenda Dziedzic