$30,000 raised for community!
36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, raised more than $30,000 for community
Conservation Auction is partnership of Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Exeter Lions Club and watershed community; Charity event has raised more than $1.456 million over 36 years; Auction supports parks and trails and conservation areas, opportunities for youth, outdoor recreation and education, and other local projects
The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, raised more than $30,000 for projects in local communities. This includes donations and net proceeds from the Conservation Auction and 50-50 raffle draw.
Janet Clarke and George Irvin were Co-Chairs of the Auction. Co-Chair Janet Clarke thanked the entire community for the generous support.
“There are so many people to thank,” she said. “On behalf of George and myself, and the entire Conservation Auction Committee, I would like to thank everyone who was a part of making this happen. We would like to extend our special thanks to all the amazing donors and to those who helped support the community by bidding on items at the auction.”
The Conservation Auction organizers ask winning bidders to pick up their items, during business hours, before the end of the month of April, at the Ausable Bayfield Conservation office at 71108 Morrison Line, east of Exeter. If this is not possible, they are asked to contact the office (519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610) to make alternate arrangements.
The Conservation Auction has raised more than $1.456 million, over 36 years, in support of needed projects in local communities. Those local initiatives include parks and trails and conservation areas, outdoor recreation events and experiences for youth and families, conservation education for the young and young at heart, job and education opportunities for youth, and other local projects that depend on the auction for support.
The money raised for the community has been made possible thanks to generous local businesses, donors, sponsors, and bidders. It was also made possible by the work of community volunteers and a 36-year partnership between Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Exeter Lions Club, and the whole community.
Leading up to the last day of the online auction, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation conducted a 50-50 Raffle Draw in support of the community. ABCF Chair Charles Miner, accompanied by Conservation Auction Co-Chair Janet Clarke, drew the winning ticket, on April 16 at 4 p.m., with winning number #0668. The winning ticket belonged to Marg Pavkeje, of Exeter.
The 50-50 draw (Lottery Licence #M835243) in 2026 was the Foundation's best yet, with a prize total of $6,900. The Foundation congratulates the winner and thanks everyone who bought tickets and who helped to sell tickets.