The winner of our Golden Ticket raffle wins their choice of our five nature-themed live auction packages! We are selling a limited number of tickets for $50 each. Head to our raffle and wine table to purchase yours.
The available auction packages are listed below:
1. Garden Tour for Eight: An insider tour of stunning native plant gardens in the Portland area
At each stop, your host will give you a tour of their Backyard Habitat-certified garden and share their learnings as a DIY restoration ecologist. Whether you’re a novice gardener or a native plant enthusiast, this experi-ence will captivate and inspire you. Your group will travel in comfort on our garden bus, sponsored by Anabranch Solutions, and you’ll enjoy mimosas and appetizers along the way. Limitations: Available on mutually agreeable dates between May and July of 2025. This tour can accommodate up to eight guests. Transportation, food, and drinks will be provided.
2. Wildlife Tracking Excursion for Six: The search for wolves, bears, and wolverines is on
Adam Lieberg, expert wildlife tracker and Columbia Land Trust Natural Area Manager, will guide you on a day trip in the East Cascades and teach you how to spot signs of the area’s most elusive carnivores. If you’d like to take your adventure to the next level, plan your trip in the winter and explore on skis or snowshoes! After your big day, relax at the historic Lyle Hotel in Lyle, Washington. (This trip can be customized based on mobility levels.) Limitations: Available on mutually agreeable dates between December 2024 and December 2025. Transportation and equipment such as skis or snowshoes are not included. Lodging at the Lyle Hotel includes up to three bedrooms, accommodating up to six guests.
3. Spring Wildflowers & Wine for Six: An unforgettable journey through the heart of the East Cascades
Your excursion will begin with a visit to the newly conserved Rattlesnake Creek property—a beautiful site with intact oak habitat and a vital fish-bearing tributary of the White Salmon River. Here, you’ll enjoy a picnic while diving into the region’s rich ecology with insights from Land Trust staff. The adventure continues with a scenic drive to Cor Cellars where you’ll indulge in a wine tasting amid magnificent landscapes. Then you’ll head over to Lyle, Washington to enjoy a gourmet dinner and an overnight stay at a Mediterranean-style villa. This trip promises to be a celebration of natural beauty, environmental stewardship, and local flavors. Limitations: Available on mutually agreeable dates between April and June of 2025. The vacation home included in this tour can accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms. Transportation is not included.
4. Birding Tour by Boat for Two: Learn from renowned Northwest birder Cindy McCormack as you explore the Lower Columbia and Grays Rivers
You and a guest will depart from Astoria, Oregon by boat to explore two beautiful rivers! This unique experience will take you to picturesque landscapes not accessible by road, as Cindy shares her wealth of birdwatching knowledge and you learn about the region’s ecology and conservation opportunities.
(Tip: Book your trip in late February or early March to see an unforgettable display of bald eagles feasting on the Grays River smelt run.) Back ashore, you’ll enjoy a three-night stay in an amazing beach house in Gearhart, Oregon, with room for additional friends to join. This home features three bedrooms, a bunkroom, three bathrooms, and has easy access to the beach and recreational activities. We’ll also include a gift card to Obelisk Beer Co so you can enjoy a few refreshing craft beers. Limitations: Available on mutually agreeable dates between February and October of 2025. This boating tour has room for up to two passengers; the beach house in Gearhart has room for up to six guests. Lunch is provided, ground transportation to or around Astoria is not included.
5. Tour de Lamb for Four: A fully customizable, one-of-a-kind nature weekend
Build your own two-day, conservation-themed “Super Tour” with Glenn Lamb and Sue Knight! From floating the Klickitat River to touring an old growth forest, you will pick your region of interest within Columbia Land Trust’s service area and Glenn and Sue will curate and guide a custom tour for you and your guests. As the Land Trust’s former Executive Director for more than thirty years, Glenn will share his unique insights about the region’s ecology and conservation history, while Sue will prepare exquisite meals with a focus on local ingredients. Food, drinks, transportation, and lodging for up to four guests are included. Limitations: Available on mutually agreeable dates between March and November of 2025. Available for up to four guests.
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