Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) is a non-profit, membership-supported land trust, formed in 1971 by community members concerned about the future of Dartmouth.  Since then DNRT has protected nearly 5,000 acres of land in Dartmouth, making it one of the most successful
land trusts in Massachusetts. 

 

 In Celebration of DNRT’s 40th Anniversary, the following two auction items have been generously donated to us, with all proceeds going to our mission
“To preserve and protect Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature, forever”.

These auction items are available for on-line bidding on eBay, ending at midnight (EDT) on August 27, 2011

Peter Wylde eBay Item # 260840276638 
&
Kayak eBay Item #260836850903
 

“A Week with Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde in Europe”
      

            Starting Bid: $3,000                 Value: “Once in a Lifetime” (Priceless!) 
 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with Olympic Gold Medalist and Grand Prix equestrian Peter Wylde at his stable in Germany and to be a guest of Peter’s at an international horse show. 

Details:  Timing of trip will be arranged between the individual and Peter Wylde.  Individual will stay three days in an apartment at Peter’s stable in Germany, near the Netherlands, west of Düsseldorf.  At this picturesque stable you will be able to receive riding lessons directly from Peter.  This experience also includes the opportunity for you to attend an international horse show as Peter’s guest (you will not be able to compete in the show). 

Transportation between Peter's stable and the Düsseldorf airport will be provided, as will transportation between Peter's stable and the horse show.  Hotel accommodations at the horse show are not included.  Trip also does not include airfare to and from Europe nor meals.   All arrangements with Peter must be made by December 1, 2012.

Read about the "Trip of a Lifetime" taken by the winner of this auction item when Peter donated it to DNRT in 2005  (pdf file)

Peter's website:   http://www.peter-wylde.com/               
                          http://www.facebook.com/peter.wylde 

"An 18-foot Wooden Strip Kayak Handmade by Haven Roosevelt" 

      Starting bid:  $2,000                 Value: $4,500




A cedar strip built "Outer Island" kayak designed by Jay Babina, Jason Designs, and built by Haven Roosevelt.  It is 18 feet long and 21 inches wide.  It tracks extremely well and has high primary and secondary stability for 21 inches.  Its primary is similar to the Valley Pintail or Necky Arluk III with much greater secondary. It weighs 44 pounds with hatches and deck and interior hardware included.

The kayak can be delivered within the Town of Dartmouth.  Otherwise, it must be picked up by the winner.