Retail Value: $85.00

Reminiscent of the jewel-like quality of the Monarch's chrysalis, this handcrafted glass kiln-fired bead is so realistic you instinctively touch it with care. 20" gold filled chain and 18 ct. gold dots on chrysalis. Glass Artist Jude Rose.

Donated by Melanie McCarthy

US shipping will be paid by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $25.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value: $120.00

Hard-cover, 224 Pages in Large-format Landscape 13x11 inches (33x28 cm). Containing over two hundred of the author's favourite natural history photographs, showing the wonder of nature in close-up as seen through the camera lens. Photographed "in the wild" and in the studio, these pictures provide a vivid record of the beauty of life at the small scale.

Donated by Paul Chesterfield

US shipping will be paid by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $35.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donation of an autographed photo of this beautiful butterfly from Malawi, named after its discoverer Nigel Venters. The photograph is bordered by reproductions of a Malawi postage stamp depicting the butterfly. Included with the autographed, framed photograph is a sealed, never-before published, story of how this butterfly was found, deep into a Malawi mountain forest after a 40 mile trek. An Indiana Jones of the butterfly world captures a rare butterfly and has it classified and named for his family, Venters!

Value: Priceless!

Autographed and donated by: Nigel Venters

Minimum bid: $50. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

As Item #3. Value: Priceless!

Donated by Nigel Venters

Minimum bid: $50. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Items 5-9 are five exquisite items of beautiful butterfly jewelry, designed, created and donated by Barbara Bosco.

Extending the beauty of actual wings from over 100 species of butterflies and moths from all over the world, Barbara's work is truly amazing.Numerous, original design Sterling and 14K Gold settings, along with a variety of bookmarks, key chains, letter openers offer a colorful variety of gifts to please most everyone. All butterfly wings used are from "naturally expired" butterflies.

These items will be auctioned individually. See item details below.

09MO69 - Hanging Double Glass Bevel 6"x9" Oval / Wrought Iron Scroll Stand, filled with Monarch Wings

Retail Value $200.00.

See above for more information.

Minimum bid: $70. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

CC190 - Sterling Link Bracelet - Monarch wings

Retail Value $225.00.

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Minimum bid: $80. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

B155 - Sterling Scallop Necklace with Monarch wing Drops

Retail Value $250.00.

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Minimum bid: $85. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value $125.00.

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Minimum bid: $45. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value $200.00.

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Minimum bid: $70. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

An ornament containing the "beach" and a hovering butterfly. Featured in this beauty is a blue Morpho. This ships well through the mail as movement of the sand and shells and hidden treasures only re-creates it. As a matter of fact, a suggestion of shaking it now and then prevents it from being the same bulb! See what hidden treasures await you!

Minimum Bid $10.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donated by Heather Ness
Butterflies from Heather

Monarch Gazer
(Not just for Christmas anymore!)

This ornament is laminated with real Monarch wings and highlighted with Midnight glitter. It resembles the granite stone until you gaze into it closely. It is a charming addition to any room needing something interesting. It may be hung from a ceiling hook, curtain rod for a sun catcher or on your seasonal Christmas tree.

Minimum Bid $12.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donated by Heather Ness
Butterflies from Heather

One Step At a Time

Minimum Bid $25.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donated by Heather Ness
Butterflies from Heather

Butterfly Net

Have you spotted the butterflies captured in this net of a necklace? This unusual piece is hand crocheted by the artist who has been catching butterflies in her net since she was 8 years old! It is a fabulous conversational piece that combines hemp with copper wire accompanied by select beads and charms. It is light weight and comfortable to wear and it has a magestic appearance!

Minimum Bid $45.00. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donated by Heather Ness
Butterflies from Heather

Donated by Christopher Singer
Founder, Live Monarch Foundation

Chris from Live Monarch Foundation has donated some of his beautiful cages to our auction. 1 small (12" cube); 1 large (13" x 13" x 24"); one jumbo (24" x 24" x 36") and one (new item) double sleeve large trap.

These are awesome cages! Collapsible, lightweight and durable, folds almost flat! Washable, Use 10% bleach to sanitize before reuse. 5 fine mesh sides to promote healthy air flow. One clear vinyl full side window for easy viewing of contents. Large protected zippered opening for easy access. Proven design used to raise thousands of healthy critters. Fine mesh will stop ants, wasps and other nasty predators. Fabric will wick away moisture fast to keep contents dry. Hanging carry loop also holds enclosure closed for storage.

Great for many small animals and a great travel cage too. This is a Live Monarch exclusive product! Visit Live Monarch Foundation to see more of his cages. Thank you Chris.

Shipping to successful bidder if not in attendance, and if resident in USA, will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $25. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Created & donated by Rick Mikula!

Rick is donating one of his custom made 'special' butterfly costumes.

donated by Dan Staehr.
Staehr Media Services

Minimum bid: $60. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

donated by Billie Jane Ross
Adirondack Butterflies

Colorful butterfly on a soft nostalgic background of script writing and musical notes. Gallery wrap with black sides over an MDF frame. Hanging hardware included. 32"W x 1¾"D x 20½"H.

Donor will bear cost of shipping to successful bidder.¹

Minimum bid: $30. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

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This is a wonderful rearing medium for Painted Lady Butterflies.

Donation from: Ward's Biological Supply, Inc.
Andrea Childs | VWR Education
Manager, Brand Marketing
5100 W. Henrietta Road W. Henrietta, NY 14586
585.321.9106 (tel) | 585.321.0372 (fax)

Wings of Hope will pay shipping charges to winning bidder if in the U.S.
If outside the U.S., the winning bidder will be responsible for extra shipping charges.¹

Minimum bid: $20. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Stonefly Heliothis Diet from Ward's Biological Supply
2 Bags, size 1 kg each

(Details as item 19.)

Minimum bid: $20. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

donated by Alicia Baylor
Buena Vista Butterfly Farm

Minimum bid: $5. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

donated by Alicia Baylor
Buena Vista Butterfly Farm

Minimum bid: $5. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

donated by Alicia Baylor
Buena Vista Butterfly Farm

Minimum bid: $10. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

donated by Alicia Baylor
Buena Vista Butterfly Farm.Click for enlargement >

Minimum bid: $10. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Very attractive, can be used for butterfly releases.

Wholesale value of $119.00.

Donated by Jacob Groth
Swallowtail Farms, Inc.

Shipping of this item will be at the expense of the winning bidder.

Minimum bid: $40. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Alicia says: "These organza boxes are great. I got a case from Jacob, and they are perfect. Small enough that a few dozen butterflies look great. AND perfect for Painted Ladies. They don’t look so tiny in this box."

These can be used as thank-you notes to your VIP customers or whatever you have in mind. Jacob will custom print with the winner bidders specific text and information.

Retail value $79.90.

Donated by Jacob Groth
Swallowtail Farms, Inc.

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $28. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Alicia says: " I’ve used the plantable paper butterflies for memorial services in the winter, when it is not possible to have live ones. And they made great Mothers day cards for the second graders!"

Details as Item 26.

Minimum bid: $28. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Total retail value of $119.60.

Donated by Jacob Groth
Swallowtail Farms, Inc.

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $40. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail value $50

Donated by Fran LeMasters
All A Flutter Butterflies

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $18

Retail value $45

Donated by Fran LeMasters
All A Flutter Butterflies

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $15. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail value $90

Donated by Fran LeMasters
All A Flutter Butterflies

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $30. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value $49

Donated by Nili Shahar
Israel Insect Farm

Minimum bid: $18. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Airmail Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.

Retail Value $15

Donated by Nili Shahar
Israel Insect Farm

Minimum bid: $5. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Airmail Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.

Retail Value $6

Donated by Nili Shahar
Israel Insect Farm

Minimum bid: $3. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Airmail Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.

Can be used to sleeve over butterflies on food plants.
Good for organic fruit growing, too!

Size 58 cm high x 35 cm wide (23" x 14")

Retail Value $10

Donated by Nili Shahar
Israel Insect Farm

Minimum bid: $4. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Airmail Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.

Pop-up Sleeve/Cage

As Item 35.

Minimum bid: $4. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Airmail Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.

Retail value $215

Donated by DeeDee & Lena Nunn
Sweet Memories Butterfly Farm

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $75. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Donated by Anne Clune & Ralph Richie
Sassyfrass Butterfly Ranch

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $35. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail value: $20

Donated by Rick Mikula!
Hole in Hand Butterfly Farm

Rick says: "This is a really cool and compact net and handle that extends to 6 feet but can be taken apart to fit inside an airplane ‘carry on’ bag. The handle is poly coated, light weight aluminum with large knurled connections that makes extending and retracting the handle simple and fast.  The 14 inch aluminum net ring is hinged in two places that allows it to be folded into a narrow oval for easy packing. The net is 32 inches long and of very high quality.  I was so impressed with this set up that I bought several of them and replaced all of my working nets."

Figure #1 - The set is apart showing handle, rolled up  net and folded net ring.	Figure #2 - Net fully assembled compact net measures 40 inches
Figure #3 - Two connections allow the 25 inch handle to be extended to 56 inches. (Click photo for enlargement)	Figure #4 – Fully extended 6 foot net with my sweetheart and my wife

Donated by Mari Gruber
Bear Mountain Butterflies

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $35. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value $100.

Donated by John Utterback
Utterback Farms, Inc.

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $35. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail Value: $100.

Donated by John Utterback
Utterback Farms, Inc.

Shipping to successful bidder will be borne by the donor.¹

Minimum bid: $35. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Approx. Value: tba.

Donated by Kathleen Ziemer
Butterfliz of Iowa

Kathleen says: "You won't know what's in it - but you will be pleased!"

Item will be available for collection at the auction.

Minimum bid: $20. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Retail value: $150.00

Donated by Tammy Day of "Eggsakly"

Five beautiful porcelain eggs decorated with pictures of butterflies.
(Photo shows examples from catalog, actual eggs may be different)

Item will be available for collection at the auction.

Minimum bid: $50. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

One Pound of Mixed Milkweed Seeds

Donated by Bobby Gendron
Butterfly Encounters

Minimum bid: $10. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Accordion Butterfly Release Box

Retail value $25.

Donated by Edith Smith
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm

Shady Oak Butterfly Farm is donating one of their popular accordion release boxes (photo at right - butterflies not included.)

Shipping to successful bidder if not in attendance will be borne by the donor.

Minimum bid: $10. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

The Commercial Butterfly Breeders Manual

Long recognized as the complete source for raising butterflies on a commercial level. Provides several methods for raising and has incredible amount of information not only on the best livestock and hostplant raising but starting up and operating a commercial butterfly farm.

PLUS!...

The Advanced Guide to Commercial Butterfly Production

Get your farm into maximum production mode, cut your labor and minimize disease problems with this special breeding and raising information! These methods and techniques have been proven in the field for farm production.

PLUS!...

"Handpairing Swallowtail Butterflies" CD

Hand-pairing butterflies is the best way to manage and control butterfly breeding, enabling the commercial breeder or enthusiast to ensure healthy stock from known adults just when you need it. In this video demonstration, butterfly expert Nigel Venters demonstrates just how easy it is to hand-pair Swallowtail butterflies. Nigel's method works equally well with other species, including Monarchs, Mourning Cloaks, etc..

Total Retail Value $245.

Donated by The Butterfly Boutique
Nigel Venters, Linda Rogers & Paul Chesterfield.

Shipping to successful bidder if not in attendance will be borne by the donor.

Minimum bid: $80. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

With personalized autograph.

Retail Value $10.95

Donated by Una McGurk & Trina Paulus
Hope for the Flowers.org

Grade 7 Up. The ageless, timeless story of caterpillars, Strip and Yellow, unfolds as the author, Trina Paulus, reads it with as much enthusiasm as she had when it was originally published 25 years ago. It is a very simple story of life, death, goals, alternatives, anxiety, hope, and becoming which can be used by students on many levels, with each person gleaning an appropriate moral.

Shipping to successful bidder if not in attendance will be borne by the donor.

Minimum bid: $4. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

With personalized autograph.

Other details as above.

Minimum bid: $4. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Autographed copy.

Other details as above.

Minimum bid: $4. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Dr. Frank Davis has donated two copies of his new book, "Principles and Procedures Used to Rear High Quality Insects", for the auction. Dr. Davis is an emeritus adjunct professor in MSU's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology and retired U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist with the Agricultural Research Service.

The book covers the major components of a successful rearing program. They include artificial diets, environmental biology, rearing systems, insect pathology (diseases and microbes that contaminate artificial diets), colony genetics, quality control, insectary design, insectary management, safety and health issues.

Each book is a $70 retail value. Thank you to Dr. Davis!

Shipping to successful bidder if not in attendance will be borne by Wings of Hope.

Minimum bid: $25.

$70 retail value.

Details as above.

Minimum bid: $25. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)

Estimated Retail Value: $250.

Donated by Rainbow's End Butterfly Farm & Nursery
- Cornelius and Pat du Plessis.

These items are made by using the needles from the Oyamel fir trees in which the butterflies overwinter. The items include place mats, hair clips, baskets, pencil holders etc.. These items not only support Wings of Hope, but also support the people who guard the sanctuaries.

Minimum bid: $80. (Remember to check for later bids HERE.)