Nature Calls 2021 ~ Saturday, September 18

Live Auction Items (Items and order subject to change)

Three-Toed Box Turtle Painting #1

The resident animals of the Nature Center have become artists. These one- of-a-kind paintings were created by Riley-Rex and Clarabell, our Three-Toed Box Turtles. The winner will also receive an adoption certificate for three (3) months. Value: Priceless

Ornate Box Turtle Painting #2

The resident animals of the Nature Center have become artists. These one-of-a-kind paintings were created by Oz and Mona, our Ornate Box Turtles. The winner will also receive an adoption certificate for three (3) months. Value: Priceless

Terry Redlin: Morning Retreat

Enjoy the beauty of classic wildlife artist Terry Redlin. This canvas framed print shows a pair of mallard ducks taking flight at sunrise. Donated by Robert Sissel Gallery and Don & Jane Dixon. Value: $600

Diamond Butterfly Necklace

This delicate necklace features a freeform butterfly accented with diamonds in 14K yellow gold. Donated by Gunderson’s Jewelers. Value: $490

Hard Rock Hotel Package

Party like a rock star and then spend the night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. Package includes a one-night stay, two tickets to a show in Anthem and dinner for two at Main + Abbey. Expires 2/28/2022. Donated by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. Value: $500

Terry Redlin: Evening Retreat

Another classic by wildlife artist Terry Redlin. This canvas framed print is stunning and shows Geese flying over a cabin retreat at sunset. Donated by Robert Sissel Gallery and Don & Jane Dixon. Value: $600

Peter Vander Meer’s Home Brews

Peter Vander Meer was an avid home brewer and a member of the Sioux City RASCALS Brewing Club. He won many medals and ribbons for his and was awarded Grand Champion Bier at the annual Schleswig Bier Contest several times. Pete died suddenly on January 2, 2020. He was especially known for his beers and his love of nature. Included in this 22-pack of Pete’s home brews: 6 Belgian , 6 , 3 , 3 Sitka Spruce 2019, and 4 spruce Beer 2019. Thanks for the donation of this prized item by members of the RASCALS Beer Brewing Club. Value: Priceless

Edmontosaurus Dinosaur Bone

Display a piece of your own dinosaur! This Edmontosaurus rib bone was collected in 2015 from the Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota and preserved by Dr. Patrick Saulsbury. It is approximately 66-67 million years old. Donated by Dr. Patrick & Catherine Saulsbury. Value: $500

Levian Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

Levian 14K Rose Gold earrings featuring blueberry sapphires encircled by white and chocolate diamonds. Donated by Greenberg’s Jewelers. Value: $1,599

Ponca State Park Mini-Lodge

Enjoy two (2) nights in family friendly Mini-Lodge at Ponca State Park in Ponca, Nebraska. These cabins have four (4) bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, spacious kitchen, living room, patio, big screen TV, cable, wireless internet, wood fireplace and gas grill. The mini-lodge can be used year-round based on availability. Expires 9/30/2022. Donated by Ponca State Park. Value: $620

Handcrafted Antler Wreath

This one-of-a-kind deer antler wreath was created by Bill Zales from inspiration of a similar antler wreath in Estes Park, CO. The wreath is accented by an antique ox yoke. Created and donated by Bill Zales. Value: $900

Birds of Prey Meeting

Would you like to meet Harlan the Barred Owl and Scarlet the Red-tailed Hawk up close? The winning bidder will secure a private meeting with the Nature Center’s educational raptors for a group of up to 20 people. Have a private photo session and learn more about these amazing birds! Date subject to availability. Donated by Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center Staff. Value: Priceless

Nature Calls Auction ~ Saturday, September 18 ~ Sioux City Convention Center More at https://woodburyparks.org/