THIS ITEM WILL BE AWARDED DURING THE LIVE AUCTION - PLEASE DO NOT SET A MAX BID! Hand-forged by IHT board member and reknowned blacksmith, Doug Wilson; this walking stick features the head of a ram expertly crafted from a single piece of steel and riveted onto a striped maple, or moosewood, sapling. Enjoy walking your favorite preserve with this beauty in hand. Donated by Doug Wilson. |
THIS ITEM WILL BE AWARDED DURING THE LIVE AUCTION - PLEASE DO NOT SET A MAX BID! A washable satin blanket binding and meticulously handwoven yarns create these incredible baby blankets. Light Blue and Lavender in color these were woven and generously donated by Joy Kleeman. These are incredibly soft and sure to become a family heirloom! Donated by Joy Kleeman. |
THIS ITEM WILL BE AWARDED DURING THE LIVE AUCTION - PLEASE DO NOT SET A MAX BID! Join Ann Hooke for a private walking tour of the Settlement Quarry. The tour will be tailored to your particular interests. Particular highlights based on your interests: geology, Deer Isle quarrying history, the evolution of forest, birds, and wildlife. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Ann Hooke |
Limit to 4 people and appropiet covid-19 precautions will be observed. Join Tenley Wurglitz, our land steward, for a walk on the preserve of your choice! Talk about the stewardship of our lands and islands, take in her incredible knowlege of botany, and get to know the incredible woman leading our Stewardship Program! This donation directly supports that work - at the core of IHT's mission. A wonderful personalized opportunity available to the winner! |
Limit to 4 people and appropiet covid-19 precautions will be observed. Join Martha Bell, our Environmental Educator, for a walk on the preserve of your choice! Talk about our education programs, take in her incredible Master Naturalist knowlege, and get to know the incredible woman leading our Environemental Education Program! This donation directly supports that work - a critical part of IHT's mission. A wonderful personalized opportunity available to the winner! |
Title: Storm's Brewing Artist: Robert C. Smith (1926-2018) Medium: Watercolor gouache Size: 5"x8" framed 12"x14" Bob and his wife, Skip were long time summer residents of Stonington. Bob's work is in many museums and private collections; he was a professor at Washington University Sam Fox School of Art and Design in St. Louis, MO. This painting was a view from Causeway Beach before a summer storm. The metal frame is silver in color. Donated by the artist's daughter, Kathy Vice. |
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8” Diameter, 5” Tall - Liz Kinder is a ceramic artist in Philadelphia, PA making work in stoneware. This piece is from her Black Mountain Series: "These are always dark and mysterious. No need to worry about colors." Donated by Devta Doolan Studio. |
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Rugged WaterTender 9 Dinghy. LOA 9’. Capacity: 3 Persons; 2hp. Fresh paint and varnish. Would make a great recreational boat or yacht tender. Spare pair bronze Wilcox-Crittenden rowlocks. Donated by Ann Flewelling and Charles Read TLC provided by Bill Wiegmann |
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Our steamed seafood comes straight from working fishermen, caught fresh, that very same day. Take in the view from our picnic tables, lining the commercial waterfront. Burnt Cove Boil is located on the grounds of Fifield Lobster Co., family-owned since 1940. You may catch a glimpse of boats unloading their haul, seals chasing fish through the cove, or a great blue heron perched on rocks. Our point is also home to some of Stonington’s most magnificent sunsets. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Jacob McCarty (Burnt Cove Boil LLC) |
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Take your naturalist experiance to the next level. This Bushnell spotting scope comes with protective case and is easy to assemble. Don't miss another pricless view in the distance! This scope has professional range that will elivate all of your future adventures. |
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These Nikon 8x42 Prostaff 7 binoculars will bring your birding to the next level: -All lenses and prisms are multilayer-coated -phase correction coated roof prisms -High reflection mirror coated prisms -long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view -waterproof and fog-free with o-ring seals and nitrogen gas Also includes a bird guide ! |
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Join Gordan Russell and Jane Rosinski, IHT's dedicated volunteers, members of the Wings, Waves, and Woods committee, and bird enthusiasts for a (weather permitting) bird walk at the IHT preserve of your choice. All levels and ages of birders welcome. If you need a pair of binoculars, IHT has some to lend, just let us know ahead of time. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Jane Rosinski and Gordon Russell |
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2003 Lily Bay Falls, Autumn. 18x24 matted to 30x35 From Ann Page at Kingman Gallery |
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Hand-stitched accent pillow crafted by a Hmong women living in Minnesota. Size: 10 x 10 inches. Found and donated by IHT's own Ann Hooke. |
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Aragosta invites you to get lost in their exquisite multi-course tasting menu. Beverages are not included but professionally selected pairings are available if you choose. Aragosta is not just a renowned restaurant, it is truly an immersive dining experience. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Devin Finnegan (Aragosta) |
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We are full of PRIDE at IHT. Pride for our community, pride for our trails, and pride for our local COFFEE! Enjoy this coffee gift set including a limited edition bag of 44 North beans, sticker, chocolate, and a 44 mug! Donated by 44 North Coffee |
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Surprise a devotee with a gift from Nervous Nellie’s! We’ll send a 4-jar gift box decorated with a hand-painted folk ornament (and fresh balsam if sent in Nov/Dec for the holidays) to the recipient of your choosing. Contact us with a gift message and the name/address of the recipient and we’ll do the rest! Value: $55, includes shipping. Donated by Anne Beerits (Nervous Nellies Jams and Jellies) |
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IHT Nature Shop Gift Bag This Children’s Nature Shop Gift Bag is the perfect pack of inspiration for a small nature enthusiast. Including: a blue-bird birdhouse, magnifying glass, a track mold kit, a solar print kit, a butterfly net, and two books, all bundled up in an original IHT tote. Retail Value: $85 |
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Joni Banks will visit your garden to provide a consult, including plant selection and care. Foxgloves gardening gloves and a gift certificate for $100 to Mainescape will help you cultivate a beautiful garden at your home. Must be local to the Deer Isle area. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Joni Banks, Caroline Spear, and Althea Paine |
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Take a walk around your own property with herbalist Brigid Doherhty of Solidago School of Herbalism learning about the medicinal plants growing in your own backyard! Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Brigid Doherhty of Solidago School of Herbalism |
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These enamel on copper earrings sing siren songs of the ocean. Their earthy copper structure romantically displays the seafoam enamel. Generously donated by mozelle, these earrings are valued at $75, but on you, they’ll look like a million bucks! Donated by Maureen Farr of the Mozelle Gallery |
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Abby Barrows was born and raised in Stonington, Maine. She's worked on lobster boats, tall ships, in classrooms, and now in the lab and on the Bay as a marine biologist. Her mission: to improve water quality and increase access to locally grown sustainable seafood. Abby grows her local oysters in Deer Isle's Long Cove with her partner Ben. In addition to a dozen of their amazing oysters, a tote, chucking knife and wooden oyster holder are including in this set to make a perfect Long Cove Oyster experience. |
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A Magnum of French Bordeaux from the Graves Appellation. It is a red blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect match for meat dishes, Asian dishes or hearty fish such as Tuna. Donated by Max of the Blue Hill Wine Shop |
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This is a chance to support IHT and a local business! Up for auction is a buy one get one free coupon, donated by artist Tim Whitten from the Marlinespike Chandlery. The coupon entitles the bearer to buy an item of handwork by Tim, such as a stone pendant, wrapped stone or wrapped sea urchin, and receive a second item of equal or lesser value for free. Purchase a beautiful stone pendant for yourself, and get another one free to give to a loved one as a gift; or get multiple wrapped stones to create an artful centerpiece. Donated by Tim Whitten |
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A striking, 9-inch tall vase made of fine porcelain and fired in atmospheric kilns. These firings add salt into the atmosphere to interact with the glazes in unique and exciting ways. No two pieces are exactly alike! Donated by Mark Bell |
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A big THANK YOU to Deb & Rex Joffray for being the 2019-2020 honorary lighthouse keepers. Each year we auction off the opportunity to become honorary lighthouse keepers to fund the continued maintenance and upkeep of the historic Mark Island Light. We need your help to ensure this historic and cultural heritage is sustained into the future. If you win, we will send you a signed certificate, a brick from the original house, and a book on the history of Mark Island Light. Reach out with any questions and thank you! |
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Biologists Ken and Marnie Crowell will come and walk around your property identifying natural features and sharing ideas on landscaping with nature with you. Your very own private natural history Walk & Talk! Must be local to the Greater Blue Hill Penninsula area. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. |
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These pieces of pottery are created through a multi-day firing process in a wood-kiln reaching almost 2,400 degrees to achieve vitrification of the wood ash. This creates organic and unpredictable glassy surfaces. Each piece is unique and impossible to replicate exactly. This auction is for a medium-sized serving bowl and two tumblers. Donated by artist Brad Willis |
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Amy Real in Stonington has been making masks to sell and donate the proceeds to local organizations. Here she has generously offered a 10 pack of masks you can pick out for yourself, available in various sizes and fabrics. Stay safe and fashionable! Donated by Amy Real |
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Hand-stitching is twice as strong as machine stitching because the two strands are entirely independent of one another, so this striking backpack is built to last. Made with solid brass hardware and vegetable-tanned leather, this piece will develop a lovely patina with age. Donated, designed, and crafted by IHT's own, Julia Zell. |
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Join Ann Hooke for a private walking tour of the Tennis Preserve. The tour will be tailored to your particular interests. Ann has been involved with the Preserve since the mid-'90s. Particular highlights based on your interests: Deer Isle farming history, Deer Isle settlement history, unique vegetation that reflects the history of land use, geology, archeology, birds and wildlife, conservation history. Covid-19 precautions will be observed. Donated by Ann Hooke |
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Hand-stitching is twice as strong as machine stitching because the two strands are entirely independent of one another, so this wallet is built to last. Made with solid brass hardware and vegetable-tanned leather, this piece will develop a lovely patina with age. The decoration is hand-painted by artist Maren Inga with specially formulated leather paint that will not crack or flake off. The darker wallet in the later images has been used and loved for 6 years now. Donated, designed, and crafted by IHT's own, Julia Zell. |
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Donate to become a Stewardship Trailblazer! Help us innovate in how we approach the stewardship of our lands. This critical part of our mission is at the core of our work at IHT, this is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, and this time in history is forcing us to rethink how we approach this. Be a visionary, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Trailblazer! Help us innovate in how we approach the stewardship of our lands. This critical part of our mission is at the core of our work at IHT, this is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, and this time in history is forcing us to rethink how we approach this. Be a visionary, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Guardian! Help champion the work of stewardship; a critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help defend these resources for our community! Be a protector of these lands, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Ambassador! Help represent this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help show our community how important this is to you! Be a representative of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Ambassador! Help represent this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help show our community how important this is to you! Be a representative of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Advocate! Help us speak up to share this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help share with others how important this is to you! Be a promotor of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Advocate! Help us speak up to share this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help share with others how important this is to you! Be a promotor of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a part of our Stewardship Family! Share in our common goal that is a critical part of our mission at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help others relate to our work by showing how important this is to you! Become kin; help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a part of our Stewardship Family! Share in our common goal that is a critical part of our mission at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help others relate to our work by showing how important this is to you! Become kin; help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Friend! Support this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help us work towards this mutual goal! Be on our team as we endeavor to flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Trailblazer! Help us innovate in how we approach our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Ensuring our furture trailblazers have access to environmental education out at our preserves and additional support in the classroom is so critical to the future of our world, particularly now. Be a visionary, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Guardian! Help champion the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help defend access to environmental education out at our preserves and additional support in the classroom that is so critical to the future of our world, particularly now. Be a protector of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Ambassador! Help represent the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help show how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a representative of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Ambassador! Help represent the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help show how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a representative of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Advocate! Help us speak up to share the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help share how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a promotor of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Advocate! Help us speak up to share the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help share how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a promotor of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Family! Share in our common goal of IHT's Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. help others relate to how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Become kin; help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Family! Share in our common goal of IHT's Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. help others relate to how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Become kin; help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Friend! Support IHT's Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help us work towards this mutual goal of environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom. Be on our team as help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Friend! Support IHT's Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help us work towards this mutual goal of environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom. Be on our team as help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Ambassador! Help represent this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help show our community how important this is to you! Be a representative of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Advocate! Help us speak up to share the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help share how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a promotor of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Advocate! Help us speak up to share the work of our Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. Help share how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Be a promotor of education, help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Stewardship Advocate! Help us speak up to share this critical part of our mission that is at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help share with others how important this is to you! Be a promotor of our work, help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a part of our Stewardship Family! Share in our common goal that is a critical part of our mission at the core of our work at IHT. Having public access to open space to safely get outside is so critical right now, help others relate to our work by showing how important this is to you! Become kin; help us succeed in flourishing into the future! |
Donate to become a Education Family! Share in our common goal of IHT's Environmental Education Program; a critical part of our mission that helps IHT connect more deeply with our community. This is an opportunity to become a significant part of this process. help others relate to how important access to environmental education out at our preserves, and additional support in the classroom, is to the future of our world - particularly now. Become kin; help these students succeed in flourishing into the future! |