If it’s November, it must be MRVAC auction time. Save the date: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, the week before Turkey Day, at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington.
Come early to drop off your items to be auctioned, get first pick on low-priced books, get your bidding strategies down and socialize a bit. There will be snacks and drinks and of course lots of really nifty things up for grabs. Doors open at 6 p.m.; auctioning is at 7 p.m.
There will be books, art, optics, feeders, seed and many other bird- and birding-related items. We are still soliciting contributions. All these and more would make great holiday gifts. The dynamic duo of Scott and Monica are back this year as our auctioneers. They are as funny as they are talented, so don’t pass up a chance to see them in action.
You can bring your items to be auctioned, too. Or just show up early and volunteer to help. You also can give one of the board members a shout (you can contact them by going to MRVAC.org). Proceeds will go toward MRVAC’s grant program, which helps fund local conservation education and birding projects.