Black Swamp Conservancy's 2018 Fundraiser Program by designbymep

Bluegrass Green &Acres

MARCH 16th A benefit for:

MALAWI Event Center TOLEDO ZOO 2018 25 years CELEB RATING

At Black Swamp Conservancy...

What began 25 years ago as a dedicated group of volunteers meeting around a kitchen table has grown into today’s Black Swamp Conservancy. We were established to protect the important lands and water resources of northwest Ohio. Today we continue that mission, but are also focused on restoring the streams and wetlands that help protect our water supply and provide critical wildlife habitat.

The Conservancy now permanently protects more than 17,000 acres of land, and has helped to create 18 public parks and nature preserves in northwest Ohio. We are currently planning three new habitat restoration projects across the region. And we are working to launch an ambitious new program to protect the watershed while also providing farm access to new and aspiring farmers for growing local food.

The Conservancy relies 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.

BLACK SWAMP CONSERVANCY

Box 332

Ohio 43552

P.O.

Perrysburg,

419.833.1025 BlackSwamp.org

Thank you for your support of Black Swamp Conservancy. We hope you enjoy the evening!

Schedule of Events

6:30 pm

Registration Live Auction Items on Display

Silent Auction Opens (closes with the end of the Live Auction)

7:00 pm

Mark Lavengood Band (1st set)

8:00 pm

Live Auction (check out opens 10 minutes after conclusion of live auction)

9:15 pm

Mark Lavengood Band (2nd set)

10:00 pm Check Out Closes

Thank you to Country Garden Club for supplying our centerpieces!

Please be sure to check out prior to leaving the event. Thank you for supporting Black Swamp Conservancy!

For your convenience tonight, Black Swamp Conservancy will accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Cash and checks also accepted.

YOU!

THANK

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2018 Sponsors

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DOBRO LEVEL

Conservation Realty Group

DuPont Pioneer

Eastman & Smith

Envirocare Lawn & Landscape

Huntington Bank

Hylant

Mannik & Smith Group

Medical Mutual

Meijer

Ohio Environmental Council

Ohio Farmers Union

River Reach Construction

Scotts Company LLC

Shumaker Loop & Kendrick

The Collaborative

The Nature Conservancy

Waterford Bank

GUITAR

MANDOLIN

MEDIA LEVEL

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Thank You

THANKS TO OUR AUCTION DONORS:

Adams Street Café

Angel 101

Joe & Sue Albrechta

Barry Bagels

John Barrett

Black Cloister Brewing Co.

Black Diamond Garden Center

Black Frog Brewery

Black Kite Coffee & Pies

Bowling Green Beer Works

Carriage House

Casa Barron

Casual Pint

Cleland’s Outdoor World Country Garden Club

Dale’s Bar & Grill

David Fairclough Fine Jewelers

Eagle’s Landing

Earnest Beer Works

David FitzSimmons

Fowl & Fodder

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

Garden Smiles

Glass City Bar Hop

Granite City Food & Brewery

Grayling Ceramics

Great Black Swamp Brewery Co.

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Hirzel Canning

Hoen’s Garden Center

Tom Kashmer

Steve & Virginia Keller

J. Alexander’s Restaurant

Jimmy G’s

Kohne Camera & Photo

Jupmode

Bob & Karen Lucas

Majestic Oaks Winery &

The Neon Groundhog

Manhattan’s Pub & Cheer

Marathon Classic

Marco’s Pizza

Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

Maumee Indoor Theatre

Katie McKibben

Metroparks Toledo National Museum of the Great Lakes North Branch Nursery

Ottawa Hills Travel Group Ottawa Lake Heritage Farm Julie Payeff

Pop It Paint It Karen Pugh

Red Fern Inn

Renaissance Toledo Hotel Bruce Roberts Interiors

Sauder Village

Schedel Arboretum and Gardens

Tekela Mexican Cocina y Cantina

The Blarney

The Bourbon Affair

Toledo Ballet

Toledo Butcher Block

Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo Museum of Art Toledo Zoo

Trapped Toledo Wild Birds Unlimited

Ye Olde Durty Bird

Tonight's Specials Hats - $15 T-shirts - $15 Hoodies - $25 Support land conservation and good style with a Conservancy t-shirt or hat. Or, for the first time anywhere, get one of our new hoodies! Stickers $1each! Interns Jordan & Joe love this stuff! Tonight's Specials Hats - $15 T-shirts - $15 Hoodies - $25 Support land conservation and good style with a Conservancy t shirt or hat. Or, for the first time anywhere, get one of our new hoodies! Stickers $1each! Interns Jordan & Joe love this stuff! Tonight's Specials Hats - $15 T shirts $15 Hoodies $25 Support land conservation and good style with a Conservancy t-shirt or hat. Or, for the first time anywhere, get one of our new hoodies! Stickers $1each! Interns Jordan & Joe love this stuff!

Live Auction

1 Growlers of the Toledo Area

Toledo’s craft beer scene is growing quickly. Here’s your chance to try some of the region’s best local beers. We’ve collected growlers (and other fun items) from a range of brewers around the area - now it’s up to you to explore and enjoy!

DONATED BY: Black Cloister Brewery, Black Frog Brewery, Bowling Green Beer Works, Casual Pint, Earnest Brew Works, Granite City Food & Brewery, Great Black Swamp Brewing, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Maumee Bay Brewing Co., Neon Groundhog (Majestic Oak Winery)

2 Turkey Hunt at Forrest Woods

You and a guest will have exclusive hunting rights during the first week of Ohio’s spring turkey hunting season in 2018 (April 23 through April 29) on 138 acres of Black Swamp Conservancy’s Forrest Woods Nature Preserve in Paulding County. The permit will also include non-exclusive rights to an additional 154 acres of hunting land.

DONATED BY: Black Swamp Conservancy

Live Auction

First-ever Granger Island Getaway 3

Imagine an overnight getaway on a remote island unspoiled by modern society, but offering a quaint, oncein-a-lifetime vacation. That’s what awaits you at the 30 acre Granger Island in the Maumee River near Waterville. Ready for occupancy in late spring, you will be the first to experience an overnight stay on the two camping platforms and in the 435 sq. ft. rustic cabin.

The Conservancy will guide your group on a Maumee River paddle to the island (3.5 or 10 miles - your choice), deliver a catered dinner in the evening, and guide you back to shore the next morning.

DONATED BY: Metroparks Toledo

Wood Duck Haven Framed Photograph 4

This beautiful, Art Webersigned photograph, of our protected property in Sandusky County, perfectly illustrates the beauty of a Western Basin wetland. This print was created as part of the Conservancy’s 10,000 Acres celebration.

DONATED BY: Black Swamp Conservancy

Live Auction

5 Weekend at the Lake

Find your spot of paradise on the Marblehead Peninsula, with a two-night stay in the Red Fern Inn. Originally the Marblehead Schoolhouse (circa 1896), the familiar downtown landmark now houses the Inn and Rocky Point Winery. The winery offers small plates and wine tastings and the location is right in the heart of everything Lake Erie, including a good spot for catching the annual bird migration.

DONATED BY: Red Fern Inn at Rocky Point Winery

6 A “Suite” Mud Hens Experience

Catch the world-famous Toledo Mud Hens from the best vantage point in Fifth Third Field - a suite! This package includes 12 game tickets and two parking passes. Food and beverage selections are available but are not included in this package. Your game will be arranged with the donor for a mutually-agreed-upon date during the 2018 season (excluding opening day / Memorial Day / July 4 / closing day). Add to this great experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Fifth Third Field for 4 people and you have the best day ever! Play ball!

DONATED BY: Marco’s Pizza, Inc. & Toledo Mud Hens

Live Auction

Celebrate Art & Outdoors 7

Select this stunning, one-of-akind statement necklace and demonstrate your love of creative artistry. This piece features a sterling silver hand carved jasper leaf, with carved crystals and a bezel set Smokey Topaz. The leaf can be worn as a pin, or can be used as a pendant with these sterling silver multi-strand necklaces (adjustable length).

DONATED BY: David Fairclough Fine Jewelers

Make Memories in the Oak Openings 8

Experience the rustic charm of the Mallard Lake area at Oak Openings

Preserve with this two-night rental of the Caretakers Cottage. Host a fun overnight party for up to 8 family or friends, or bring the whole gang for an outdoor event for up to 30 people. Enjoy all of the amenities of this beautiful Metropark and its special places.

DONATED BY: Metroparks Toledo

Live Auction

9 BBQ & Brew at Luckey Quarry

A Barbecue and Beer evening for up to 20 guests at the beautiful and historic Luckey Quarry in Pemberville. The selected summer evening date will be determined between the winner and the hosts. And a special thanks to Maumee Bay Brewing Company for the special selection brews!

DONATED BY: Karen & Bob Lucas, Steve & Virginia Keller and Maumee Bay Brewing Co.

10 A Weekend in Downtown Toledo

The renaissance of Downtown Toledo is perfectly reflected in the newly-renovated Renaissance Hotel Toledo, offering panoramic views of downtown, the riverfront and even up and down the Maumee River. Decorated with a nod to Toledo’s past and present, this beautiful hotel will be your headquarters for an urban weekend. In addition to a night’s stay in one of its beautiful, upscale rooms, have dinner at the Brim House American Restaurant, and end the day at the top of the city, with drinks at The Heights rooftop bar. Step out during the day with a visit to the National Museum of the Great Lakes.

DONATED BY: Renaissance Hotel Toledo, National Museum of the Great Lakes

Live Auction

Deer Hunting at Water’s Edge Preserve 11

Enjoy this beautiful setting as you and a friend have exclusive hunting rights to this 60+ acre preserve on the Sandusky River just south of Fremont. Rights in effect for the entire 2018 hunting season (or until tags are filled).

DONATED BY: Black Swamp Conservancy

Songbird Banding 12

Bird enthusiasts come to northwest Ohio from all around the world for spring migration. Here’s your exclusive opportunity to experience it up close and personal (while also helping to create important scientific data). Join Master bander, Tom Kashmer, at a Top Secret Location not normally accessible to the public for an exciting morning of songbird banding. Tom is one of the world’s premier banders, having banded nearly 150,000 birds and counting. Following the banding experience, enjoy a picnic lunch on a private beach on Lake Erie. For six people, to occur the last week of April or in May 2018.

DONATED BY: Tom Kashmer

Meet the Band

Introducing the Mark Lavengood Band

For more than 10 years, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Mark Lavengood has toured regionally, nationally and internationally with music performances known for their energy and audience engagement.

Lavengood is a member of Michigan’s Earthwork Music Collective, and he believes in the intrinsic and historical power of music to raise both community and self-awareness.

Lavengood is familiar with our Bluegrass & Green Acres event. At our inaugural event in 2012, he appeared with Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys. He and his band know that our guests expect an exciting evening, and will bring that and more for tonight’s entertainment.

Raffles

Our raffle items for this evening will feed a variety of your passions. Tickets are available at the Marketplace Table for just $10 each / 6 for $50; the drawing will be held just prior to the live auction.

Here’s what we’re offering for our raffle this evening:

Built for Comfort - And for You! -

The GT Aerostream bike is an aluminum, internal 3-speed, urban bike. Its belt drivetrain make it exceptionally long-lasting, low-maintenance and almost silent.

Originally established as a BMX bike and continuing today with carbon fiber creations, GT has been all about speed. GT’s popularity is its reliable, innovative frames, whether they’re used in mountain, pavement or BMX bikes. This bike will be perfect for covering the trails around northwest Ohio!

Donated By: Joe & Sue Albrechta

Wines for Every Occasion - We are offering a diverse selection of white and red wines that will be just what you need for any special occasion or weekday evening. First, a collection of white wines from boutique California vintners that are not available in this region of the country. We’ve also collected a sampling of red wines that you will love!

Donated By: Black Swamp Conservancy

Original Bluegrass & Green Acres Art -

This is your opportunity to win the only original art piece of our exciting Bluegrass & Green Acres design. Signed and numbered (1 of 1) by artist Margo Puffenberger, this framed piece will provide a long-serving illustration of the mission of Black Swamp Conservancy.

Donated

By: Black Swamp Conservancy

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