Nature’s Nursery fifth annual Battle Of The Birdhouses auction is underway with more than 50 houses being auctioned off to raise money and win a prize.
The houses can be viewed on the auction site at 32auc tions.com/birdhouses2024. Bidding will be open until 8 p.m., Sunday, October 13.
The competition first launched in 2020 when the pandemic forced Nature’s Nursery to think creatively to get supporters engaged and raise funds for the local non-profit wildlife rescue.
The challenge was simple. Build a birdhouse and donate it to the organization to be auctioned as a fund-raiser. The builder of the house that sells for the most wins $500 from the fund-raiser sponsor, Genoa Bank.
“Each year I have said that we will keep hosting this fundraiser until our supporters get bored with it and each year they outbuild themselves again,” said Allison Aey, Nature’s Nursery executive director. “The houses are amazing. Everything from intricate cabins and churches, Jeep themes and cottages have been submitted this year.”
Not only do individuals embrace the event, but this year Northview High School entered 15 houses from their art program. The students were extra creative with their styles and designs.
“Although you can see all of the houses online, you really need to see them in person to appreciate the details and creativity,” Aey said.
All of the houses are on display at Genoa Bank on Conant Street, Maumee, during lobby hours now through the end of the auction.
Learn more about Nature’s Nursery at natures-nursery.org/.
