Take home this gorgeous birdhouse handmade by our good friend, Minooka Mayor Ric Offerman, in his personal workshop. Hang it where you can see all sides so you can appreciate the winking owl hiding in the wood grain on the back side. Mayor Ric passed his sense of humor and woodworking skills on to his son Nick, a rather famous actor and downright entertaining individual. Be sure to check out his signed book also featured in the auction!

Set of four ceramic cups, dark chocolate clay with a sea mist glaze, handthrown by Don Goerne, volunteer at our Dayton Bluffs Preserve specially for the 2025 Earth Day Benefit. All items are dishwasher safe!

Necklace and earrings by Sandrine Giraud, a former French clothing designer turned jewelry designer. Her designs are fun and flirty with unusual color combinations. In this case her colors are perfect for Earth Day.

Rustic yet refined, this potting bench handcrafted of reclaimed barnwood is almost too pretty to use! Measuring 34" work surface height, 50" to the top shelf, 21" deep and 36" wide, it features a bottom slatted storage shelf, standing height work surface with hooks above it, and a top shelf. If you just can't bear to get it dirty, it would add the perfect rustic yet stylish touch as an entryway table, dining room sideboard, or even as a unique workstation. Handmade by volunteer Dickson-Murst Farm Partner Jim Cumpata.

Add a woodsy feeling to your decor with this handcarved canoe. Is this stoic paddler bringing a Christmas tree home across the water? Measures 8" wide and 6" to the top of the woodsman's hat. Handcarved by Friends of the Dayton Bluffs Preserve volunteer Bill Reid.

Three of the most lively characters of the woods have been fancifully handcarved by Friends of the Dayton Bluffs volunteer Bill Reid. This canoeing squirrel, cardinal, and blue jay are fitted with a string for hanging on a holiday tree, or remove the string and bring a woodsy vibe to any decor. Squirrel is 5" wide by 3" tall, Blue Jay and Cardinal are approximately 4" tall.

In European folklore, wood sprites are commonly seen as protectors of the woods and inhabitants of nature. Let this wood sprite, handcarved from a piece of tree bark by Friends of the Dayton Bluffs Volunteer Bill Reid, watch over your garden and add a touch of rusty whimsy to your outdoor (or indoor) space.

Measures 3.5" wide and 18" tall.

Combine your love of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs and nature with this unique handcrafted birdhouse!

Designed, machine pieced and quilted by Patty King, Trustee of The Conservation Foundation. Size: 57" x 58". She named this design "Hourglass Safari". The soothing color palette will cozy up any room!

Pete Johnston, volunteer at our Dayton Bluffs Preserve, has crafted this Barred Owl box to last! One of our most social and beautiful owls, Barred Owls live in mature hardwood forests within 200' of water. They will use next boxes and tend to stay in the same area year after year. Attach this sturdy nest box 15' to 30' feet above the ground in a live tree that is set back from the edge of a clearing and where a clear flight path is available in front of the entry hole. The box is 23" high with a floor area of 13" x 12 1/4". Pete has even provided wood chips to line the nest.

Pete Johnston, volunteer at our Dayton Bluffs Preserve, has crafted this Barred Owl box to last! One of our most social and beautiful owls, Barred Owls live in mature hardwood forests within 200' of water. They will use next boxes and tend to stay in the same area year after year. Attach this sturdy nest box 15' to 30' feet above the ground in a live tree that is set back from the edge of a clearing and where a clear flight path is available in front of the entry hole. The box is 23" high with a floor area of 13" x 12 1/4". Pete has even provided wood chips to line the nest.

A handcrafted box made from rich walnut with a white oak lid, accented by a sculpted walnut handle and subtle brass pin details. Sized just right for pencils, pens or other small treasures, this piece blends function with timeless style. Perfect for desktops, shelves, or gifting to someone who appreciates quality craftsmanship. Handmade by Pete Johnston, a volunteer at our Dayton Bluffs Preserve.

A sleek, handcrafted box made from rich walnut and light white oak. Perfect for jewelry or small keepsakes. Elegant and functional, it adds warmth and charm to any desk or shelf. Handcrafted by Dayton Bluffs volunteer Pete Johnston.

Set of four ceramic cups, golden brown stoneware clay with a birch glaze, specially handcrafted for the 2025 Earth Day Benefit by Don Goerne, volunteer at our Dayton Bluffs Preserve. All items are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Savor these three 1 pound jars of raw, local, organic Beekeepers Reserve honey harvested from the hives at our McDonald Farm headquarters in Naperville by Jeff Leiter

Actor and author and Minooka native Nick Offerman, perhaps best known for his role as Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation, is also a carpenter among his many other talents. Win this signed copy of his book "Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop"!

Volunteer Bill Reid handcarved this walking stick with a charming woodland sprite on the top. Perfect for your next hiking adventure!