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Save the Date! 2018 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction is February 24th

 

This coming February, the CREW Trust is hosting their 11th annual Concert & Silent Eco-Auction! Join us on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 5-9 p.m. at Riverside Park, located at 10451 Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs.

Don’t miss out on a chance to have a great time while making a difference in our community!

Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the gate. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the concert; dogs and outside food and drink will not be permitted.

This year’s performance will be provided by The High Voltage Band. They will be playing a mix of Motown music and today’s hit songs.

The High Voltage Band has performed for The NFL Players Association, Panasonic, the Boston Red Sox, Toyota, Allstate, and many others!

Last year’s annual concert and auction raised over $30,000. This went to numerous amounts of environmental education programs including field trips for thirds graders, classes for FGCU students and the Nature’s Peace programs, among many others.

The Silent Eco-Auction items this year will include a swamp hike, swamp buggy tour, selection of gourmet cheeses and fine wines from Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm in North Fort Myers, private birthday party hike with gourmet cupcakes at the CREW Marsh Trails, artwork from local artists and antique botany books.

We hope you’ll join us and CONNECT with CREW! See you there!

To purchase tickets, click HERE.

Guest post by Ava Van Buskirk, CREW Trust volunteer intern

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2017 CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament raises $16,000 for CREW Trust

On Friday, November 3rd, CREW members, friends and golfers gathered at Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero for the 2017 Stanley Hole Golf Tournament!

Winners of the tournament were:

1st Place gross: Pinestraw of South Florida

1st Place net: Glase Golf, INC

2nd Place net: Benson Blackburn, LLC

The event raised $16,000 for the CREW Trust’s environmental education programs. This year, those programs include field trips for Collier County third grade students, field trips for Immokalee students and a new field trip in development called Soil ROCKS! aimed at second grade students.

We’d like to extend a special thanks to the following sponsors:

THANK YOU 2017 Sponsors!

 

 

Pension Financial

Mark Muller, P.A.

Turf Equipment Solution

O’Donnell Landscapes 

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Register now for the 2017 CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament

 

Ready to tee off for a great cause?

Join CREW Trus staff, members and friends at the 2017 CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament on November 3, 2017 at Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero.

The CREW Trust hosts two fundraisers each year and our golf tournament continues to grow in popularity. This year team names are returning, like Team Rattlesnake, and additional sponsorship opportunities are availalbe for those that would like to support the fundraiser but are unable to participate in the event.

Single player registration is $100 and Hole Sponsors/Team Entry registration starts at $600.

Registratoin deadline is October 27, 2017. You can download registration and sponsorship forms on the event’s website (crewtrust.org/2017-crew-stanley-hole-golf-tournament/) and stay up-to-date through the event’s Facebook page.

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Registration Form Fillable PDF

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Registration Form

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Underwriting Opportunities

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Save the Date: 2017 CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament

What does CREW have to do with golf?

Every fall, we craft wee golf clubs and set up a tournament for the armadillos at the Marsh Trails…

Kidding. We’re totally kidding. Everyone knows armadillos are terrible golfers.

 

We’re looking for a few good, some moderate and a lot of mulligan-loving golfers to come out to Old Corkscrew Golf Club on November 3 to help us raise money to fund our environmental education programs.

It’s a team scramble format with mulligans, raffles and a lot of fun. We hope you’ll join us or, if you’d like to support this fundraiser but are unable to golf, please peruse our underwriting opportunities and consider becoming a sponsor.

See on the trails – or on the golf course!

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Registration Form Fillable PDF

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Registration Form

2017 CREW Golf Tournament Underwriting Opportunities

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2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction: Frequently Asked Questions

Our 2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction is tomorrow! As we head into final preparations, we may not be able to grab the phone calls and get back to Facebook messages (although we will try really, really hard to do so). Here are some answers to FAQs about tomorrow’s event, and we hope to see you there!

Q: When does the concert start?

Gates open at 5 p.m. and after a brief welcome, Chain Reaction starts their first set at 5:40 p.m.

Q: Where is the concert?

Riverside Park, located at 10451 Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs.

Q: Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are not allowed and will not be admitted. This rule extends to other animals, such as parrots and snakes.

Q: Can I bring a cooler?

Coolers are not permitted. Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub and Jonesez BBQ will be selling food, water and soft drinks; Perfectly Scrumptious will be selling cupcakes; and Rotary Club of Bonita Springs will be selling wine and craft beer from Momentum Brewhouse.

Q: Is there seating at the concert?

Please bring your own chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Those that have purchased tickets for the VIP Cafe will have table seating.

Q: How does the silent auction work?

Starting at 5:15 p.m., the Silent Eco-Auction will open. Interested guests can write their bids on bid sheets, following the set increments for each item. At 8:!5 p.m., the silent auction closes and winners will be written on a large board. At 8:30 p.m., winners can line up to pay and collect their item, voucher or certificate.

Q: What can I bid on at the Silent Eco-Auction?

We have 47 auction lots and they include original works of art, eco-adventures and vacation packages.

Q: How much are tickets?

Tickets at the gate are $20; pre-sale tickets are $15 and can be purchased until noon on Saturday, Feb. 18. Tickets purchased online should be printed and brought with you to the concert. Children 12 and under are free for general admission buy must have a VIP ticket in order to access the VIP area.

Q: What forms of payment are accepted?

You can purchase tickets at the gate using cash, check or credit card. Silent auction items may be paid for using cash, check or credit card. Please bring cash to pay for food and drink purchases at the event.

Q: Is there parking at the event?

Yes. We will have volunteers assisting with parking on site.

Q: What is the VIP Cafe?

The VIP Cafe is a private area for VIP ticket holders with table seating and food. It is not accessible by anyone who is not wearing a VIP wristband. VIP Cafe tickets sold out several weeks ago and are no longer available.

 

Q: Where do proceeds from the concert go?

CREW Land & Water Trust is a non-profit that provides environmental education for all ages on lands within the 60,000 acre CREW project. All funds raised at the concert support our environmental education programs.

 

 

If you have additional questions, please call 239-657-2253. To purchase tickets online through noon on Saturday, visit eventbrite.com.

 

 

 

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2017 Silent Auction Preview: Unique and Unusual

We’re counting down to our concert and are very excited to share our 2017 Silent Eco-Auction items!

So far we’ve blogged about items to treat yourself off the trails and and the extraordinary adventures that make our eco-auction stand out from the crowd. Today, meet the unique and unusual silent auction items you truly cannot find anywhere else.

Auction Lot #22: Great Blue Heron

This hand-crafted artwork was created by member Dick Anderson from a piece of driftwood found on CREW lands. For several years, Dick has created and donated original works of art to the silent auction and guests look forward to seeing what he will create next. Value: $200; Staring Bid: $50.

Auction Lots #23-31: Art by M.E. Parker

Each year, artist M.E. Parker donates her breathtaking wildlife photography. This year’s selections include “Calm Water,” “Tricolored Heron,” “Anatomy of a Leaf,” “Buckeye Butterfly” and “Red Hibiscus.” Value: Ranges from $15 to $350; Starting Bid: varies.

Auction Lot #2: Power of Gold II

This original artwork by Lucinda Carlstrom is a stunning 20″x30″ paper quilt. The artist’s works are displayed in museums and private collections around the world. Value: $900; Starting Bid: $100.

Auction Lot #17: Handcrafted Fishing Rod

You give the specs and the rod will be created for you. Spin, fly, surf, cast – you can choose whatever you like. Value: $300; Starting Bid: $100.

Auction Lot #1: Fossil Megalodon Tooth

Forget all of those tiny shark teeth you find on Gulf beeches. This tooth is estimated to be between 3 to 15 million years old and comes from a megalodon shark, one of the most powerful predators in history. Value: $200; Starting Bid: $100.

Auction Lot #41-43: Hand-turned Wood Bowls and Plates

These are almost too beautiful to use! Dogwood, cedar and mahogany are transformed into sleek, smooth one-of-a-kind works of art. Value: Ranges from $60-$150; Starting Bid: Varies.

Want to see more? Get your tickets now for our 2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction on Feb. 18 from 5-9 p.m. at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2017 Silent Eco-Auction Preview: Adventure Time!

We’re counting down to our concert and are very excited to share our 2017 Silent Eco-Auction items!

Each year our silent auction grows, but it never loses it’s eco-focus. This year, we have fifteen exclusive adventures for you to bid on, each more unique than the next. Take a look at six of this year’s auction lots, and see the rest Saturday when the auction opens at 5:15 p.m. at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs.

Auction Lot #40: Fakahatchee Swamp Hike

Ready for a wet walk? You’ll head to Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Park with three friends and enjoy a four hour guided walk with a naturalist. While wading through the swamp, you’ll learn about the animals and plants that call the preserve home, including bromeliads and orchids. Value: $400; Starting Bid: $100.

Auction Lot #14: Buggy Ride for 10 at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

CREW Trustee Ed Carlson will take you and 9 friends on an exclusive tour of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in your very own swamp buggy. You’ll learn about the history of the sanctuary along with swamp ecology and the importance of conservation in Southwest Florida. Value: $1500; Starting Bid: $150.

Auction Lot #10: Exclusive Bird Rookery Swamp Bike Tour

This private bike tour will be led by local cyclist and naturalist Peter Davis. You’ll experience the most remote parts of Bird Rookery Swamp as you complete the entire 12 mile loop. You and 9 friends will see alligators, wading birds, otters and more on this 3-4 hour ride. Each participant must BYOB (bring your own bike), helmet, water and supplies; bikes must be suitable for grassy terrain. Value: $500; Starting Bid $100.

Auction Lot #38: Fossil Trip for Two

Join Fossil Expeditions (as seen on the Travel Channel) for a guided fossil trip for two at one of their many sites. You’ll get to dig in and get dirty as you search for mammal, shark and reptile fossils, all covered under a group permit from the Vertebrate Paleontology Department at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainseville. Value: $150; Starting Bid: $60

Auction Lot #15: Tour of FGCU Food Forest

This is the perfect lot for curious foodies! You and three guests will enjoy a three hour private tour of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Food Forest, a student-run botanical garden on FGCU’s campus. You’ll see and learn about growing your own food and what edibles grow well in our sub-tropic climate. At the conclusion of the tour, the winning bidder will take home a basket of food from the food forest. Value: $150; Starting Bid: $20

Auction Lot #45: Brew for a Day at Momentum Brewhouse

CREW is all about preserving water, and water is the main ingredient in BEER! The winner of this lot will work with owner Brian Hahn and his brewers to create a 1/3 barrel of craft beer. You will be involved in every step of the process and receive a Momentum Brewhouse gift pack and lunch at the brewery. Once the batch is ready to serve, you’ll be invited back to for a VIP tasting for you and three friends. Value: $150; Starting Bid: $70.

Want to see more? Get your tickets now for our 2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction on Feb. 18 from 5-9 p.m. at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

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Concert Countdown: Let’s hear it for the FOOD!

We’re counting down to our biggest fundraiser of the year! Purchase your tickets now for the 2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction on Feb. 18  at Riverside Park, located at 10451 Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs, from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at eventbrite.com or $20 at the gate.

There are many reasons to come to the 2017 CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction.

Rockin’ band? Check.

Good cause? Check.

Unique silent auction? Check.

But what would all of that be without something to nibble on while sipping an ice cold beer?

Prepare your taste buds for this year’s culinary line-up.

Jonesez BBQ

Everyone’s favorite barbecue is back, serving up selections from their menu, which includes ribs, pulled pork, chicken and more. Homemade sides listed on their website include collard greens, yellow rice, mac and cheese and cole slaw.

To read more about Jonesez, visit jonesezbbq.com.

Nico’s Kitchen

Nico’s Kitchen will cater the VIP Cafe again this year, with a menu to be determined soon by staff. Last year’s food was a hit with our VIP ticket-holders and a limited number of VIP tickets are still available.

To read more about Nico’s Kitchen, visit nicoskitchen.net.

Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub

Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub returns to serve burgers and more to hungry concert attendees. They’ve been a long-time supporter and vendor at the CREW concerts. Taste their food before or after the concert by visiting their restaurant, located at 9070 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs.

For more information about Fitzgerald’s, visit fitzgeraldspub.com.

Perfectly Scrumptious

You asked, we listened. This year we are adding something sweet to our food line-up. Perfectly Scrumptious will sell their award-winning cupcakes to soothe your sweet tooth. Owner Amanda Buckner was a contestant on Cupcake Wars and has become well-known as a cupcake caterer in the Bonita Springs area.

For more information on Perfectly Scrumptious, visit perfectlyscrumptious.com or taste the cupcakes in person at 3440 Renaissance Blvd. Unit 2 in Bonita Springs.

Beer and Wine from Rotary Club of Bonita Springs

Momentum Brewhouse will be the exclusive beer sold this year at the concert by Rotary Club of Bonita Springs. Last year their beer was so popular it quickly sold out, so get your craft beer early.

If you want a pre-concert taste or would like to see what the local brewery offers, visit Momentum Brewhouse at  9786 Bonita Beach Road SE Suite 1 in Bonita Springs and learn more about Momentum at momentumbrewhouse.com.

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Attention All Rockers! The CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction will be “The Best of Times”

Chain Reaction performing at the 2016 CREW Concert at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs.

 

 

 

Attention all Rockers!

Join us February 18th, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. for our 10th annual CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction as we turn back the hands of time at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. This night will definitely be “The Best of Times” with a star studded set list including “Mr. Roboto”, “Miss America” and “The Queen of Spades”.

We are thrilled to have Chain Reaction returning to the CREW Concert stage. This year they are going above and beyond by performing the greatest hits from both Journey and Styx. Forget the “Twelve o’clock news blues” and “Come Sail Away” with us for a night of classic rock and classic fun.

Chain Reaction will return to the stage at this year’s concert.

VIP Cafe tickets are available for $75 and include dinner catered by Nico’s Kitchen, drinks and private table seating; must be purchased in advance. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.

Save money and get your tickets online now at eventbrite.com.

We look forward to seeing you there with “Open Arms”!

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Save the date for the CREW Concert

SAVE the date for the 10th annual CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auction

February 18, 2017 at 5:30pm

Riverside Park Bonita Springs

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“Don’t Stop Believin’ in CREW” is the theme for the 2017 CREW Land and Water Trust Concert & silent Eco-Auction on February 18, 2017. “The Journey song performed by Chain Reaction was a real crowd favorite at last year’s concert,” explains CREW executive director Brenda Brooks. “The title also reflects how critical community support is to our mission of preserving land and water resources in Lee and Collier county.

Chain Reaction will be back at this year’s Saturday evening concert at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. This year, the talented group will recreate the greatest hits of both Journey and Styx. Brooks noted the February date will give attendees more time during the season to enjoy theirdrums silent eco-auction purchases which typically includes boat cruises, nature hikes, swamp walks and other unique natural experiences.

The concert gets underway at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 in advance at crewtrust.org and $20 at the gate. VIP Cafe tickets at $75 each include dinner, drinks, and private table seating.

All concert proceeds will support CREW’s environmental education programs. So save the date and join us February 18th to make an impact in your local community. Plan ahead and get your tickets now!