Saturday, November 9th, 5-9 PM
At The Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur, MN
Your attendance supports the preservation of the 446-acre park and our environmental education programs. Join us for our 16th Annual Fall Fling Fundraiser!
About the Event
Silent Auction
Ney Fall Fling Silent Auction goes live on November 1st at 10am!
This year, we will be hosting our silent auction live online using Givebutter! As this is a change for us, here are some of the benefits of hosting the auction online:
- Convenience: Donors can participate from anywhere, at any time, without needing to attend the in-person event.
- Flexibility: Allows donors to bid at their own pace over several days, providing more opportunity to engage.
- Easy Payment Options: Secure online payment platforms streamline the process, making it easier and quicker for donors to contribute.
- Real-time Updates: Donors receive instant notifications about their bids, making the experience more engaging and interactive. Online auctions can create a fun, competitive environment, encouraging donors to participate more actively.
- Privacy: Donors can still bid anonymously, making it comfortable for those who prefer privacy over public recognition.
Register in advance so you don’t need to worry the day of! Click the button below and then click the blue “Register to Bid”. Items will be posted as they are ready.
Please note, there will be no physical bid sheets at the fling, if you would like to participate, you will need to create an account and bid online. If you have any issues or need assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
Raffle Tickets
Only 300 available, top prize is $1,000.00 with second and third prizes being $250.00 each. Tickets will be on sale from now until they run out and can be purchased in the Ney Education Building office or from a Ney Board Member. Tickets cost $20.00 each. Must be 18 and older to win and need not be present at the time of the drawing. Winners will be drawn at the Fling Dinner on Nov. 9th at the Caribou Gun Club Banquet Hall.
Schedule
5pm – Cocktail Hour
6pm – Welcome & Dinner
7pm – Silent Auction Closes & Al Batt Presentation Begins
8pm – Awards, Dessert and Raffle Drawing
Door prizes and other short announcements throughout the evening.
Dinner & Drinks
Specialty Cocktail: TBA
Dinner Entree: Parmesan-crusted chicken with a sage cream sauce and wild rice OR a vegetarian & gluten-free pasta (more details to come)
Dinner Sides: Garlic & Chive Baby Reds, Green Beans, and Bread
Dessert: TBA
Presenter: Al Batt
A Life Gone to the Birds
Al Batt of Hartland, Minnesota is a writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist. Al writes humor and nature columns for many newspapers and does regular radio shows about nature. He writes a number of popular cartoon strips that are syndicated nationally and is author of the book, “A Life Gone to the Birds.” He is a columnist for “Bird Watcher’s Digest” and “Watching Backyard Birds,” and writes for a number of magazines and books. He is a trustee of the American Bald Eagle Foundation in Haines, Alaska. Al hosted TV shows for many years and speaks at various festivals, conferences and conventions all over the world. He has received the Ed Franey Conservation Media Award from the Izaak Walton League, the Thomas Sadler Roberts Award from the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union for lifetime contributions to birding, and was recognized by Bluebirds Across Nebraska for outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation. Al speaks to anyone who will listen. His mother thinks he’s a big deal.
Why support Ney? We will let our community tell you.
“This was our daughter’s first time at camp and she loved it. She has asked us if she can come back again next year. This was a great camp to get her outdoors and meeting new individuals.”
“A great way for kids to spend time outside learning about nature and getting to learn skills they might not otherwise. “
“We always have a great time. Seriously, this place offers some of the best field trips! The activities are so interesting too. Our students are challenged to calculate and come to conclusions.”
“(Camper) started talking about going to camp again next year as soon as we drove away Friday morning. Despite (Camper’s) hesitation toward the whole experience he had a good time and said that zip lining was his favorite activity. Thank you for putting this camp on, we always have a great time at Ney!”
Venue
Our Annual Fall Fling Fundraiser will take place at the Caribou Gun Club in the Banquet Hall, located in Le Sueur, MN. This is our key fundraising event; donations help maintain our efforts to inspire appreciation and respect for nature.
Address: 30649 380th St, Le Sueur, Minnesota 56058, United States
For more information about the Caribou Gun Club, visit: https://caribougunclub.com/banquet-hall-info
Become a Fall Fling Sponsor
We are asking for your support during this fundraising event with a tax-deductible sponsorship. Sponsors not only make this event possible, but Your sponsorship helps us continue to further our mission; this includes expanding educational programs for all ages, protecting the Ney Wildlife Preserve, and inspiring generations to experience nature positively.
Golden Sunrise Sponsor $1,000
- Recognition at the Fall Fling, as well as on our website and in the annual report.
- Complementary VIP Table (8 guests) at the Fall Fling
- Logo recognition at the Fall Fling, as well as on our website and in the annual report.
Silver Maple Patrons $500 & Bronze Leaf Contributors $250
- Recognition at the Fall Fling, as well as on our website and in the annual report.
- Complementary tickets (2) to the Fall Fling
Fall Fling Friend $100
- Recognition at the Fall Fling, as well as on our website and in the annual report.
Please note that we are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
Interested in Donating to the Silent Auction?
We are asking for your support through a tax-deductible donation of an item(s) to feature in our online silent auction. For the first time in program history, we have decided to host the silent auction online with the hope of expanding access to the excellent donation items we receive. While we greatly appreciate a wide variety of donations to include, themed baskets, handmade items, sports paraphernalia, and gift certificates tend to be popular auction items each year.
All donors will receive the benefit of name recognition at our event, on our website, and in our report. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A form to go with the donations can be found below. Please bring both the form and the item(s) to Ney Nature Center before October 25th or give us a call and we are happy to pick up your donation and form.
Thank you so much for helping build the Ney Nature Center into a strong nonprofit organization that manages and protects the Ney Wildlife Preserve through education and interaction with the natural world. With your support, we look forward to another successful Fall Fling Fundraiser.
The Ney Nature Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization. EIN: 41-1842392 Donations to Ney Environmental Education Foundation (dba: Ney Nature Center) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.