The auction, running through September 9, features not only these bowls but also benches, birdhouses, and life-sized bird carvings, each a testament to the oak’s enduring legacy. Notably, a life-sized carved Pileated Woodpecker by sculptor George Arthur is among the items, a piece that echoes the forest’s call and starts bidding at $250. Additionally, a Millennium Y2K Blockbuster Bordeaux Wine Package, its significance amplified by the oak’s historical connection to wine-making, begins at $1,000.
This auction serves as a blend of history, craft, and conservation. The proceeds will support the Bristow Bird Sanctuary’s ongoing efforts to preserve its natural beauty and ecological significance. For those who value the continuity of tradition and the tangible connection to the past that such objects provide, the opportunity to participate in this auction is not to be missed. Bids can be placed online at https://givebutter.com/c/BristowParkCentennial/auction, where each item carries with it the weight of history and the promise of endurance, much like the white oak from which it was hewn.
