The floral print "Dream In Pale Blue" by artist Albert Koetsier is printed on the finest quality artist-grade canvas with archival inks to museum quality specifications. This canvas print measures 20" x 20" and was made in the USA.

A cutout and pin pricked art piece by David Ellinger featuring a powerful image of a swan. This piece captures the imposing and natural strength of our swans.

In a narrative of more than 150 pages, "Warm Light, Cool Shadows" by our Vice Chair Nancy Hopp, who recently passed away, shares insights into Ruth van Sickle Ford's unique personality and talents from her many students and colleagues. Along with candid photographs, 75 stunning color reproductions of her watercolor and oil paintings are featured.

Looking for a truly beautiful and luxurious addition to your game collection? This chess set is fully handmade from high quality marble onyx. Chess Board & Chess Figures are hand polished.

This package celebrates the Wood Duck, one of our region's most beautiful birds. The hand-carved and painted drake decoy will look as striking in your home or office as these beautiful birds do in nature. The winning bidder also gets a 500-piece puzzle, Christmas tree ornament, and a cute little rubber ducky. Oh, and one more item: a pen holder made from a golf club with a Wood Duck head--truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece!

This exquisite hand-carved White-Breasted Nuthatch perched on a beautiful piece of driftwood is a true work of art, crafted in 1984 by the talented artist Don Streb. Perfect for display on any wall, this stunning piece is sure to capture the attention and admiration of any bird enthusiast or collector.

"Abstract In Blue", an original oil on canvas painting done by member Jennifer Hughes, at a tribute to the tapestry of nature we are working to preserve. Bold rich blues remind one of the local rivers that connect our communities. and the brown and copper hues invoke memories of the land and a dramatic sunset. Done on a 12 x 12 canvas.

This item is a beautiful and inspiring picture of a fox looking up at a butterfly, accompanied by the quote "Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." This piece of art is not only visually striking but also serves as a reminder to appreciate the wonders of nature and find joy in the simple things in life. Whether you choose to display it in your home or office, this picture is sure to bring a sense of warmth and positivity to any space. Bid now and add this wonderful piece to your collection!

Beautiful etched crystal paperweight depicting a young hedgehog and gazing up at a little butterfly.

Capredoni in England. 2" x 3"

This small framed mosaic is an absolute charmer. Colorful butterflies, mosaiced of blue-toned glass fragments and beads, are set off by an antiqued frame. Hang in a window to enjoy afternoon light shining through.

Measures approximately 8" wide by 6" tall.

This oil painting was created by local artist Judith MacLeod. Entitled "House Hunting," shows two birds in search of place to make their home. The birds shown are both native species: a golden finch and a house sparrow.

Framed print of fantastic flowering Great Trillium- an iconic native plant. The original image was captured by botanical photographer, Torkel Korling.

Amazingly crafted, hand carved wooden decoy of a pintail duck. Lovingly made in 2003 by Nancy Albro of Oregon Wildlife Carvings.

Hand-carved and painted decoy of a mallard duck. Created in 1983 by Hornick Bros. Stoney Point Decoys in Oak Hall, Virginia.

Hand-carved wooden decoy of a pintail duck. Created by the artist Tom Taber.

Small hand-carved wooden pintail duck decoy made by Tom Taber. Included in Oregon Wildlife Carvings.

Crafter and volunteer Kim Olson has created this "Riffles" themed lap blanket in tones of blue. It's the perfect size and weight to ward off the chill while enjoying a spring evening on the porch, relaxing on the couch or over your lap on a carriage ride.

Crafter and volunteer Kim Olson has created this "Autumn Leaves" themed lap blanket in comforting earth tones. It's the perfect size and weight to ward off the chill while enjoying a spring evening on the porch, relaxing on the couch or over your lap on a carriage ride.

This stone tile matted in velvet and beautifully framed captures the nostalgia of Riverview Amusement Park, which is referenced in the Beach Boys' song "Amusement Parks U.S.A." Riverview Park was an amusement park in Chicago which operated from 1904 to 1967. It was located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago's North Center community area.

Riverview was established in 1904 by William Schmidt, on the grounds of his private skeet shooting range. The Schmidt family owned and operated the park throughout its lifetime.

Riverview was most known for The Bobs wooden roller coaster. Other popular coasters were The Comet, The Silver Flash, The Fireball and the Jetstream. Aladdin's Castle was a classic fun house with a collapsing stairway, mazes and turning barrel. Shoot the Chutes, Hades, the Rotor, Tilt-a-Whirl, Wild Mouse, the Mill on the Floss (Tunnel of Love), and Flying Turns were just a few of the many classic rides. "The Pair-O-Chutes at Riverview Park'll shake us up all day" is a line from the Beach Boys' song "Amusement Parks U.S.A." from their 1965 album, Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). There were over 120 rides in the park.

The Mazon Creek fossil beds are world famous for Pennsylvanian age plant and animal fossils. They are known world over for being uniquely well preserved with a remarkably high degree of detail. Many new fossil plants and animals were discovered in this Grundy County, Illinois location, where over 200 species have been collected. Mazon Creek fossils have been the focus of research for more than 140 years, are described in hundreds of scientific publications and on display at the Field Museum as well as many other places. You can own your own collection of Mazon Creek fossils with this selection of six different sets of split fossil rocks.

This set of three mixed media woven vessels brings the beautiful textures and tones of nature up close. Woven of and accented with sea grass, palm bloom seed skins, philodendron sheaths, manilla fiber and lambs' wool, this trio is an artful display just as it is or holding twigs, dried blossoms or seed pods or even art supplies.

This one of a kind work of art, entitled "Cool It, Baby!", was crafted by Lois Vitt Sale, Trustee of The Conservation Foundation, and is etched with images and slogans often associated with Earth Day, such as "Hug a Tree," "Plant a Garden," and "Turn Off the Lights To See The Stars." Made of a white stoneware clay and fired to 2172 degrees F, the vessel stands 17" tall. Sixteen different glazes were used to create the images on its surface. There's not another vase in the world like this one!

About the Artist:

Lois Vitt Sale, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Clay Artist

After a career of more than 30 years as a practicing architect and Chief Sustainability Officer, Lois stepped away from architecture to focus fulltime on creating artworks in clay. Her relationship with clay began long before she went to architecture school but fell by the wayside as she focused on career and family. Seven years ago, she once again began working part time in clay to test the depth of her interest and found herself once again absorbed in the endless possibilities offered by clay for self-expression. In January 2023, the next chapter in clay fulltime began.

Calling all "Swifties!" Own the instrument of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's staggering success, this hand-signed, full size gray acoustic guitar with "Folklore" signed pick guard, guitar stand, soft guitar carrying case, and certificate of authenticity. Taylor Swift is the most awarded artist in the history of the American Music Awards and has sold more than 50 million albums. "Folklore" was her eighth album, a surprise release in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are or know a T. Swift fan, this signed guitar is the ultimate collector's item!

Aurora nature artist Cheryl Holz is well known for the inspired art she creates using traditional art supplies and materials gleaned from nature. Her downtown Aurora studio is a work of art in itself, and your group of up to 10 is invited for a private Happy Hour in her studio overlooking the Fox River. And dogs are not only welcome, but encouraged!

Cheryl will greet you with your choice of a signature cocktail, wine or beer and then let you roam about the studio with a curated soundtrack playing in the background. Most visitors love to check out her "specimen wall", where she stores specimens of everything from wasp nests to ammonites to pressed leaves sorted by color.

Grab some Gouda and prosciutto, check out her gallery wall, and ask questions about the print table. You'll receive the coffee table book "Artists Homes and Studios" as well as 20% off any art purchase you make, in addition to the charcuterie and cocktails and answers to all of your art and nature questions. Happy Hour will be held at a mutually agreed upon date.

Cheryl Holz's studio is located across from the Paramount Theater at:

Aurora Artist Studios
50 E Galena, #201
Aurora, IL

Her studio is on the 2nd floor with no elevator so is not wheelchair accessible.

Cheryl Holz's art has hung in the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Elmhurst Art Museum, and many corporations, hospitals and private residences. She's been featured in several books, including the aforementioned "Artist Homes and Studios", which the winner of this package will receive!

This package is a bird lover's delight! Steep a cup of your favorite tea and set it on this set of 4 beautiful coasters created by fiber paper cloth artist, Barbara Powell adorned with images of songbirds performing and a sheet music background. You can wipe up any drips with the set of 20 bird-themed cocktail napkins.

Revive the art of letter-writing and send some notes to you some friends you haven't talked with in awhile with three packs of bird-themed greeting cards.

Take a break from your writing to gaze out the window at the birds in your yard and then identify them with these guides to birds commonly seen in the Chicago area. These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. The books introduce the fascinating and popular pastime of birdwatching and include advice on building feeders and birdhouses. Color illustrations help you identify birds quickly while the text provides interesting information about each bird. These books are easy-to-use references for the urban birdwatcher.

Keep the page in your book with these magical, aviary-inspired bookmarks. The Beautiful Birds Bookmark Box is a unique way to bookmark and add some fun to your reading. A perfect add-on sideline product that merchandises well alongside journals, stationary, postcards, and other products designed by Nicole LaRue.

2 packs of 5 assorted "Watercolor Bird" greeting cards. These cards are chirping with cuteness, featuring feathered friends like cranes, goldfinches, cedar waxwings, and a Great Blue Heron!

Autumn Wolf-Superior National Forest MN-by artist Jim Brandenburg captures the majestic beauty and keenness of this magnificent creature. The photographer, Jim Brandenburg, is a noted wildlife photographer. The limited edition print has a lovely wood frame, is signed and has a certificate of authenticity. It is number 102 of 9,500 and measures 34" x 25"

Whether you're writing down some favorite quotes, sketching out a new garden plan, or musing about the beauty around you as you sit in your yard or favorite natural area, this handmade paper journal handcrafted by our beloved volunteer Carla Klausler is the perfect place to record those thoughts!

The beautifully framed mixed media art piece entitled "Something Borrowed" combines metals, beading and fibers into an earthy, elemental work of art.

This small vase is made out of a real dried gourd with a fiber edging and fringe. Perfect size to corral keys near the front door, hold notepaper or pens, or show off beautiful seed pods, rocks or other natural treasures.

Wallace Nutting's "A Fair Orchard In May" in a gilded frame conjures the delights of a spring stroll through an orchard in bloom. The print is signed and hand-colored.

An antique cutting/dough board is the canvas for this textured river artwork.

"A Blue Heron Rising From the Grassy Shore of Sterling Pond" by wildlife photographer John Naughton Photography is framed in black. The Conservation Foundation's "mascot", captured in all its grace and beauty.

Set of 4 Kevin Daniels Knowles China decorative plates, all numbered. Includes "The Baltimore Oriole", "Backyard Treasure: The Chickadee", "The Blue Jay", and "The Cardinal"

This set of four decorative china plates includes "Keeping Them Safe" Loon print, "The Lesser Scaup", "The Landing" Canadian Goose print, and "Testing the Waters" Wood Duck print.

This set of two Knowles China numbered decorative owl plates includes "The Snowy Owl" and "The Great Horned Owl" by artist Jim Beaudoin

Member Kathy Olson painted this Mountainside With Snow scene using pastels. Nicely framed in a silver frame!

Member Kathy Olson created this pastel painting of three beautiful red barns in panoramic. Nicely framed in silver.

Member Kathy Olson created this scene of Fall at The Morton Arboretum using pastels, and framed it nicely in silver.

While restoring their oak and hickory woods in Winfield, Ron & Mary Ann Barzso focused on eliminating invasive understory trees and shrubs like Buckthorn, Asian Honeysuckle and Burning Bush (Winged Euonymous). This wing back chair, made from Burning Bush features a collection of fine braided leather belts from resale shops. Want your belt back that someone at your house donated to Goodwill? Bid on this chair!!! Perfect use for an invasive species. And it's not just for decoration - You can actually sit on it!

This blown glass bird bath from The Morton Arboretum is a work of art and will bring both its own beauty and the beauty of the feathered friends who bathe in it to your yard!

This folk art style metal bird piece is perfect for a sunroom or even outdoors to cozy up your patio area.

This layered wood Tree of Life framed piece from Trapezio's Trinkets is handcarved.