The following pages include detail on the incredible nature adventures that are yours for the bidding at the Green Tie Affair. MORE DETAIL TO COME ON THE FOLLOWING…

Enjoy cooking and nature. Your weekend home will be a private cabin set on a remarkable section of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Enjoy a two-night on this private estate that is known for the number of waterfalls you can tour. As a highlight, renowned Chef Judi Barsness will join your group for a private cooking lesson, teaching you how to create unbelievable dishes from locally-sourced foods.

Dinner and intellect. Your group of ten will be treated to not only dinner, but a private audience with Amazing Minds: Jon Foley, Director of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Paul Schurke, arctic explorer and educator, and Jim Brandenburg, featured speaker and renowned National Geographic photographer. This amazing panel will discuss today’s conservation challenges and opportunities. Prior to dinner, you’ll be treated to an overview of the topic by our Amazing Minds. Then, continue the conversation with all your guests during a special meal that has been prepared for your group.

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A remarkable opportunity to cruise the Caribbean aboard your own boat.

Begin your adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, where you and

your guests will board the Solstice I, a fully-crewed, 90-foot ocean vessel. Sleeping accommodations include four private

suites, and all meals will be prepared for you.

Tie-off at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, famous for its beauty, outstanding anchorages and breathtaking marine

environment. The Nature Conservancy worked with government officials to ensure the protection and pristine

nature of this amazing marine garden.

Don’t hesitate, get out there and enjoy some remarkable snorkeling and scuba.

Your group will be joined for one day by Eleanor Phillips,

Director of The Nature Conservancy’s Northern Caribbean Program. Born on the "Nature Island" (Dominica), Eleanor is

a true product of a region. Much of her work has been focused on sustainability in an effort to provide better

livelihoods for the regions citizens and an enhanced experience for the millions of visitors that use the Caribbean as their playground. – This is an unequalled opportunity to

immerse yourself into a full understanding of the environment in which you’re vacationing.

Dates: January or February 2014

Special thanks to the owners of the Solstice I.

Package includes: Five nights aboard the Solstice

I for up to eight Full crew Cruising amazing water parks Four on-board suites Meals An escape from winter!

For more information: www.exumapark.org www.nature.org/caribbean

CRUISE THE EXUMA IN YOUR OWN PRIVATE YACHT CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE

Package includes:

Five nights at the luxurious Waipouli Beach Resort

A 45 minute helicopter ride for two over Conservancy projects

Sunsets over the Pacific Ka makani Òlu Òlu-perfect

refreshing wind A beautiful penthouse suite with

two private bedrooms

For more information: www.Canetani.org www.nature.org/hawaii

This is an opportunity like no other to enjoy the luxury of a penthouse suite on one of the most botanically stunning islands in the world. Add to that a Conservancy-guided

birds-eye tour of island conservation work – and you have this fabulous tropical adventure.

Unwind during a five-night Hawaiian vacation at the

Waipouli Beach Resort, a luxury resort property on the island of Kauai.

During your stay, you will learn more about our projects on the island during a 45 minute helicopter tour for two with

Conservancy staff.

Feel inspire as Hemingway did and write that great novel. Or like Hawaiian royalty of past, take solitude in the

surroundings. Strum a ukulele, take hula lessons, stop and smell the flowers. Stroll on the golden sand beach or put

your feet up pool side.

For those who love day trips or more adventurous pursuits, enjoy the many nature trails of the island. Options include

hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding.

Nearby markets offer fresh leis, exotic fruits, fine dining and hole-in-the-wall restaurant…and maybe that grass skirt!

Ahhh...Aloha!

Winning bidder will select vacation dates; Christmas, New

Years, Spring Break excluded.

Special thanks to Canetani Properties and Airborne Aviation.

ALOHA! BEAUTIFUL HAWAII GETAWAY AT THE

WAIPOULI BEACH RESORT, KAUAI

SOUTH DAKOTA BADLANDS & BISON ROUND-UP ADVENTURE

Kick up some dust and get in touch with your inner cowpoke as you experience one of the most popular adventures in the South Dakota Badlands. Each fall, cowboys and cowgirls drive a herd of over 1,000 bison at the annual Custer State Park Bison Round-up. – And you’ll get to experience this as a hosted VIP. Keep your cameras at the ready for elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorns and mountain lions. At the end of the day, take your boots off at the Alex Johnson Hotel, a membe r of Historic Hotels of Americaand luxury boutique located in ta property he heart of downtown Rapid City. The next day, enjoy a private tour of 777 Ranch, where you’ll see one – or maybe both – of their two bison herds. Followed by a true treat of the prairie, a good ol’ BBQ. Up for more adventures? Stay longer and visit the Crazy Horse Memorial. Hike to Harney Peak, the highest point in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. Or pack your running shoes and get moving in the Crazy Horse Marathon or Half Marathon on October 6th!

Head ‘em up, move ‘em out! And don’t forget your bandana!

Special thanks to our Custer State Park guides and hosts

and 777 Ranch

This western weekend includes: Two night stay for six (three

rooms) at the Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City, SD, a member of the Historic Hotels of America. (Third night is reserved at the hotel, but not covered in this package.)

VIP guided tour for the Custer State Park Bison Round-Up

Sunset tour of the 777 Ranch bison herd

True prairie style BBQ at the 777 Ranch

THE BEST VIEW OF ARIZONA HART PRARIE LODGE

Experience “the best view of Arizona” from Hart Prairie Lodge. Surround yourself with incredible vistas from your 8,500 feet perch on the western slope of the sacred San Francisco Peaks. Hart Prairie Lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places and from 1892 to 1901 served as the first stop on the tri-weekly stage run from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. At the Conservancy’s Hart Prairie Preserve you’ll be surrounded by thousands of acres of cool forest and meadows. Uncommon wildflowers, old-growth ponderosa pine, a rare grove of Bebb willow, elk, prairie dogs and more than 40 species of birds will be your nature-companions. Listen to the wind in the aspens, climb Fern Mountain or sing along with the birds. It’s all there in the clear mountain air. If you’re up to it, extend your vacation with a walk among the cliff dwellings and pueblos at Walnut Canyon National Monument. Or explore the Arboretum at Flagstaff in the Coconino National Forest. The Arboretum is a research and environmental education center and home to 2,500 species of plants, historic buildings and a nature trail through the Ponderosa pine forest.

This package includes: Five days/four nights at

Hart Prairie Lodge for four. The Lodge is open mid-June to mid-October.

Meals while at the Lodge Private guided tour or

nature hike of Hart Prairie Preserve

Dates: Flexible. Book your stay between June and October 2013. For more information: www.nature.org/hartprairie

PRIVATE, EXPERT-GUIDED FLY-FISHING TRIP ON THE BEAUTIFUL ST. CROIX

Enjoy the best that summer has to offer during an expert-

guided float on the scenic St. Croix River.

A professional guide will help you hook smallmouth bass while drifting in a Mackenzie style boat on the St. Croix River near

Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

The St. Croix is a designated wild and scenic river. It’s well known for great smallmouth bass fishing and some muskie

action wouldn’t be surprising!

Your trip will be led by Chuck Moos, former Board Chair of the Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Chapter of The

Nature Conservancy; along with an expert guide from Grantsburg Associates, an historic and private fly-fishing club

located on the banks of the St. Croix.

Enjoy a mid-day break for a shore lunch…and maybe a siesta?

Bring your binoculars for great birding. Fly-Fishing on the St. Croix is an excellent opportunity for some quality time for two!

This will be catch and release fishing.

Special thanks to Chuck Moos and Grantsburg Associates.

This package includes: A fabulous one-day fly-

fishing day trip for two Expert guide and

Conservancy host Dates: select a day

between June 20-30 or September 9-13

Boats Fishing tackle Shore lunch Fish stories for the future

Fly-fishing experience and a fishing

license are required.

Fish fact: Bigger isn’t always better. Although they grow to only half the

size of a largemouth bass, smallmouth bass are widely considered a much

stronger fish, pound for pound.

FRESHWATER HOPS A NIGHT OF MUSIC TO HONOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Evening includes: Admission to a great venue full of

great live music $2 for 16 ounce beers Music by Absolute Grύv Celebrating and showing appreciation

for the Mississippi River – and contributing to its protection

Hopping and grooving

Enjoy an evening of fine music and fine malted beverages to highlight one of our areas most important

freshwater resources, the Mississippi River.

Meet at the Summit Brewing Company Ratskeller and sip on pints of the brewery’s best beers. Founder and

Brew master, Mark Stutrud, said this about the company, “From the beginning, Summit beer has been

brewed with a healthy measure of respect for old world brewing traditions. We take a holistic approach in our quest to make a consistently high quality, well balanced beer.” See for yourself by trying their Great Northern Porter…think roasted malts, coffee notes,

slightly sweet, chocolaty finish, or a Summit Sa'ga IPA, named after the Norse goddess Sa'ga.

Brewing beer takes lots of good, clean water; not only

for the brewing process, but to grow the wheat and barley fields that provide the base for this globally

popular beverage.

During the evening you will learn more about how The Nature Conservancy is working along the Mississippi

River to provide clean water, whether it’s for brewing beer or for the 18 million people that rely on it for

drinking water.

As a highlight, you’ll enjoy the popular vibe of Absolute Grύv, a Minneapolis based band composed of guitars, bass, drums and Hammond b3 organ. Kick back to the group’s jam band style, with roots in jazz, blues and

soul that makes for some unique compositions. They have gained a loyal following, near and far.

Date: September 29, 2013 Time: 6 PM to 9 PM Tickets will be sold at the Green Tie Affair

The heart of Tensleep Preserve, on the southern edge of the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming, is a twelve-mile

stretch of Canyon Creek, slicing deeply through the southwestern flanks of the Bighorn Mountains.

Ancient pictographs and Native American gathering sites

reveal a long history between people and the land.

Discover the magic of the Bighorn Mountain foothills while visiting Tensleep. Explore the local geology, look for

western flowers, watch for wildlife, visit ancient pictograph sites and soak in expansive views of spectacular

canyon country.

The preserve's tent camp provides an opportunity to enjoy the unique and remote landscapes of majestic ponderosa pine woodlands, lush cottonwood forests nestled in the bottom of deep canyons, open meadows with expansive

views and spectacular canyon overlooks.

Check out the preserve’s learning center for classes.

Consider extending your trip to take in other attractions such as The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center or

discover the frontier spirit in Sheridan, Wyoming as you take a walking tour of Main Street, home to over 30 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

This would be a great time for a friends or family reunion!

Special thanks to the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

Package includes: Three or four nights for a up to 12 people at the Conservancy’s Tensleep Preserve Rustic Tent Camp

Dates: select your stay between May and October of 2014

Complete cooking facilities are available. Cook up a pot of beans!

Spectacular scenery, wind in the pines, wildlife, wildflowers, a step back in time

Fun fact: Ten Sleep, Wyoming got its name from Native

Americans who traveled the area. It is ten sleeps, or nights,

from their two main winter camps, one near Casper,

Wyoming, and the other near Bridger, Montana. Native

American pictographs near Ten Sleep include two hand prints showing ten fingers and a tipi.

THE WESTERN RANGE WYOMING’S TENSLEEP PRESERVE TENT CAMP