Looking for something fun to do this summer while supporting a worthy cause? Check out the great activities and items up for bid in our second annual online auction (click here).  Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteer directors there is something for everyone!

This auction closes on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at midnight.  

Treat yourself or give a gift of an outdoor adventure such as kayaking or paddle boarding the scenic waters of Northwest Connecticut; paddling or canoeing in your very own handmade, one-of-a-kind kayak or canoe; touring and wine tasting at the beautiful Hopkins Vineyard, voted the best winery in Connecticut; and a guided tour and bird walk at the amazing Audubon Sharon. There is also fine dining at the award winning Grace Mayflower Inn & Spa, The Pantry, and the Winvian. For those of you looking to indulge in the arts, there is a special tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum by the Director of Museum Design; and a membership to the wonderful Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington. And finally, for those of you who would like to update your style this summer there is a gift certificate and a VIP Wardrobe Consultation from Saks Fifth Avenue; and a weekend duffle bag and discount gift certificate from world famous outfitter Patagonia.  

Again, to browse these opportunities, click on the VIEW ITEMS tab above.

Registration with BiddingOwl as a Bidder allows you to easily return and up your bid if you get out-bid (it's fun)! Contact us if you want help with your bidding: rivers@riversalliance.org, 860-361-9349 (office) or  203-788-5161 (cell when we are away from the office).

Put in a bid now and help protect rivers, streams, waterfalls, wetlands, and the  fish, ducks, frogs, turtles, salamanders, dragonflies, and all other aquatic life that depend on these places. 

If you have any questions, contact rivers@riversalliance.org or call 860-361-9349. 

Rivers Alliance of Connecticut, Inc. (www.riversalliance.org) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting Connecticut's rivers, streams, and watersheds. We were founded in 1992 to promote and support environmentally sound state policies, assist the state's many watershed and river groups, and educate the public about the importance of water conservation and aquatic habitat protection.

Photos Courtesy of Diane Friend Edwards

Please use the donate button below if you would like to make a donation to help protect water, instead of bidding on an item.