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A fundraiser for: MARCH
CARRANOR HUNT & POLO CLUB 6th Annual
At Black Swamp Conservancy...
We take direct action to permanently preserve northwest Ohio’s natural habitats and family farms for the benefit of future generations.
By protecting our valuable land and water resources we are supporting healthy communities with strong, sustainable economies. Our work ensures that the diverse lands of our region will be retained for future generations and that our children and their children will have spaces to learn, work, relax and play.
As a nonprofit organization we rely on the support of landowners, donors and partnerships with other conservation organizations. We strive to be a wise investment for our supporters, whether they are giving us their land, time or money.
Please consider supporting our land conservation efforts by making a gift to Black Swamp Conservancy. All donations are tax-deductible and stay right here in northwest Ohio.
BLACK SWAMP CONSERVANCY
Box 332
Ohio 43552
P.O.
Perrysburg,
419.833.1025 www.BlackSwamp.org
Thank you for being here tonight to celebrate land conservation. We hope you enjoy the evening!
Schedule of Events
6:30 pm
Registration
Live Auction Items on Display
Silent Auction Opens
Raffles Open
7:00 pm
Anderlik, Otto & Church Perform (Set 1)
8:00 pm
Live Auction (check out opens in the front family room 10 minutes after conclusion of live auction)
9:15 pm
Silent Auction & Raffles Close Anderlik, Otto & Church Perform (Set 2)
10:00 pm
Check Out Closes
For your convenience tonight, Black Swamp Conservancy will accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa for all auction and raffle purchases. Cash and checks also accepted.
THANK YOU!
2017 Sponsors
FIDDLE LEVEL
GUITAR LEVEL
MANDOLIN LEVEL
Conservation Realty Group
DuPont Pioneer
Eastman & Smith
Envirocare Lawn and Landscape
JDI Group
Mannik & Smith Group
Ohio Environmental Council
Ohio Farmers Union
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
The Collaborative
The Nature Conservancy
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority
Waterford Bank
Raffles
PLEASE VISIT
special raffle items. just $10 per ticket
Black Swamp Conservancy is PROUD TO PROTECT MORE THAN 16,070 ACRES of natural habitats and family farms across Northwest Ohio.
the merchandise table to view our
Live Auction
1 2 Memberships, 3 Courses, Unlimited Fun
Win this auction and you are guaranteed to spend a lot of time on the golf course this season!
You and a friend will each receive an annual membership to River Cliff Golf Course in Fremont, Green Hills Golf Course in Clyde and Woussickett Golf Course in Sandusky. Team up with your favorite golf buddy and take these memberships home today!
DONATED BY: River Cliff Golf Course and Adam Crockett
2 Be the first to stay at Metroparks’ Newest Rental
Our friends at Toledo Metroparks have been working on a new project. Pine Ridge Ski Hut is currently under construction at Oak Openings Metropark and will be available for reservations starting in May. But, the winner of this auction will have the opportunity to make their reservation before it is made available to the public. Whether you’d like to be the first guest or lock in a stay for a special weekend, this is your chance. Pine Ridge will accommodate parties of up to five people. Amenities include kitchen facilities, indoor restroom with shower, and a fire pit in the back yard (wood included). Parking on site.
DONATED BY: Toledo Metroparks
Live Auction
Meadowbrook Marsh Print 3
This stunning Art Weber print, on canvas, – of a coastal marsh protected by the Conservancy – is part of “The Great Black Swamp” exhibit that Black Swamp Conservancy and Toledo Metroparks are currently working on together. The exhibit will debut at The National Center For Nature Photography this fall.
DONATED BY: Art Weber and Karen Pugh
Frederic Duclos Freshwater Pearl Set 4
Up for bid is this beautiful freshwater pearl necklace and earrings set by award winning French designer Frederic Duclos.
Take this wonderful set home with you tonight!
DONATED BY: David Fairclough Fine JewelersLive Auction
5 En Plein Air Dinner
Winning bidder will enjoy an upscale dinner for 8, elegantly served en plein air at Sugar Ridge Prairie.
Chef Rob Rousseau of The Gathering in Findlay brings his new American cuisine and seafood to the great outdoors. This unique experience promises to be one of your most memorable evenings of 2017.
DONATED BY: Chef Rob Rousseau
6 A golf outing for 16
Gather fifteen of your closest friends for a day on the links.
Winning bidder will enjoy a golf outing for 16 at River Cliff Golf Course in Fremont, including cart rental, food and beverages.
This season is your last opportunity to golf at River Cliff – the Conservancy is in the process of buying the property and will be working with Sandusky Park District to develop it into a public park.
DONATED BY: River Cliff Golf Course, Adam Crockett, and Maumee Bay Brewery
Live Auction
Brunch, Naturally 7
Enjoy a walk in the spring woods of the Black Swamp Conservancy’s homestead or through the adjacent prairie in late summer (depending on whether you select a May or September day) led by Executive Director Rob Krain, and then enjoy a brunch feast at the beautiful, manicured and private historic Luckey quarry. This special day is for up to 8 guests.
DONATED BY: Karen and Bob Lucas and Steve and Virginia Keller
Home Ranch, Colorado! 8
Enjoy a winter weekend for two at the stunning all-inclusive, Relais & Chateaux property, The Home Ranch in Clark, Colorado! Nestled in the beautiful Elk River Valley, The Home Ranch offers a perfect winter get away with cozy private cabins, each with its own hot tub, three gourmet meals a day and all winter sports on-site included, including gear. There are endless groomed trails for X country, skate and Telemark skiing, snow shoeing, and of course, tubing on our sledding hill. Travel is easy - with flights direct to Steamboat Springs and airport pick up service as well as shuttles to the downhill mountain in Steamboat Springs. Come to The Home Ranch and experience a Rocky Mountain Winter - feet of snow, sunny, blue skies, loads of fun in the great outdoors plus luxury accommodations. This 3 night package is based on availability and can be used between midDecember 2017 and mid-March 2018. You will also be given a $300 gift certificate for airline expenses.
DONATED BY: The Stranahan Family & Ottawa Hills Travel GroupLive Auction
9 Farm to Table Dinner
We’re pairing a gourmet dinner with the great outdoors. Winning bidder will enjoy an upscale dinner for 8, prepared and served on a picturesque Conservancy property. Chef Ian Regent will use locally-sourced ingredients to prepare a four-course meal, complete with wine pairings for your group. This unique experience promises to be one of your more memorable evenings of 2017.
DONATED BY: Chef Ian Regent and Rob Krain10 Experience Castalia Trout Club
Enjoy a fly fishing trip for up to three people at the Castalia Trout Club in Castalia, Ohio. The Castalia Trout Club was founded in 1887 and is located 1 hour from Toledo. Your host, Deke Welles, will provide all fishing tackle. The day will start with breakfast at 8:30 a.m., mint juleps at 4:00 p.m., and dinner at 4:30 p.m. You will be fishing 5 miles of stream from Ohio’s famous “Blue Hole”. Dates for this day-long excursion will be scheduled with your host for May 17 or 19, or June 9 or 10.
DONATED BY: Deke Welles
Live Auction
Deer Hunting at Water’s Edge Preserve 11
Bag a buck at Black Swamp Conservancy’s own Water’s Edge Preserve!
You and a friend will have exclusive hunting rights to this 60+ acre preserve on the Sandusky River just south of Fremont for the entire 2017 season (or until tags are filled).
DONATED BY: Black Swamp ConservancyBehind the Scenes at the Toledo Zoo 12
Whether you want to feed a penguin, observe a polar bear’s training session, or touch an octopus’ tentacles -- here is your chance.
A Toledo Zoo keeper will take your group of six behind-the-scenes with an animal of your choice for a unique and personal experience. You’ll learn about the species, its care and the personality of our Zoo’s residents. Includes Zoo admission and parking for your group.
DONATED BY: Toledo ZooThe funds raised at Blue Grass & Green Acres stay right here in Northwest Ohio supporting our work protecting the woods, wetlands, waterways and farmland in our community.
Thank You
Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who donated auction and raffle items to Blue Grass & Green Acres 2017!
5th Street Pub
Adams Street Café
The Ark
Art Weber
Black Diamond Garden Center
The Blarney Irish Pub
Bleak House Coffee Bourbon Affair
Casa Barron
Chef Rob Rousseau
Cleland’s Outdoor World
Copper Moon Studios
Adam Crockett
Dale’s Bar and Grill
David Fairclough Fine Jewelers
Deke Welles
Eagles Landing Golf Course
Dave FitzSimmons
Garden Smiles
Kengos Sushi & Yakitori
Bob and Karen Lucas
Manhattans Pub & Cheer
Marathon Classic
Mary Krueger
Maumee Indoor Theatre
Motawi Tileworks
Ottawa Hills Travel Group
Packer Creek Pottery
Pop It Paint It Karen Pugh Red Fern Inn
Chef Ian Regent
River Cliff Golf Course
Sauder Village
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Social Gastropub
Steve and Virginia Keller
Stranahan Family
Toledo Ballet
Toledo Botanical Gardens
Toledo Metroparks
Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo Zoo
White Pines Golf Course
Ye Olde Dirty Bird
invite you to a complimentary screening of HOMETOWN HABITAT MAUMEE INDOOR THEATRE ursday 4.20.17 5:30 pm reception 6:30 pm film screeening 8:15 pm question & answer with special guest, documentary filmmaker CATHERINE ZIMMERMAN 4.20.2017 Hometown HABITAT OAK OPENINGS REGION
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Conservation Work
Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.
~
Aldo Leopold
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On December 4, 1990, our founding directors, Duane Stranahan, Jr., H. David White, Sr., and Maynard Sauder, incorporated a national trust bank and made a vow to the community. They promised to reinstate the tenets under which old-line financial institutions once conducted business: recognize community relationships, understand the local environment and provide an unwavering commitment to clients. This promise is the cornerstone upon which we were built and guides us to this day.
Today, the company remains independent and privately held. Founding families continue as owners and clients. And every client enjoys an atmosphere of integrity, honesty and trust, that is sadly lacking elsewhere.
We believe that so long as our mission endures, the wealth of our clients will grow along with it. That’s why our clients rarely leave, and why many have been with us from the beginning. It’s not old-fashioned thinking. Just old-fashioned values.
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BOARD
OFFICERS
Mary Krueger President Karen Wood
Vice President
Brian Kennedy Treasurer
Alec Vogelpohl Secretary
TRUSTEES
Steve Bowe
Paul Croy
Mary Fedderke
Sally Gladwell
Julie Brotje Higgins
Virginia Keller
Tim Minning
Tom Reed
Katie Rousseau
Tim Schetter
Laurie VonSeggern
Anne Yager
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Eric Kraus
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sara Jane DeHoff
Don Leary
Clint Mauk
Steve Pollick
Stephen Stranahan
Deke Welles
Our Land. Our Water. Our Future.
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