Hosted by
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
About this event
TUFC's Silent Auction
1. Soil Health Package
$75
Starting bid
$255 value
Regenerate your soil with live native soil microorganisms!
1 x 30 Minute Soil Consultation
1 x Biological Soil Test
1 x 5 Gallon Bag Living Compost
2. SiteOne Landscape Supply Bundle
$150
Starting bid
$500 value
flowzone backpack sprayer (4 gal)
Felco pruners/sheath
soil probe
3. Invasive Plant Crew
$1,500
Starting bid
$4,500 value
Outdoor Solutions will be offering a 6 man crew for a 6 hour day of invasive plant removal and control. Site must be within the state of Tennessee. Work will be performed in the 2026 growing season.
4. Blue Ridge, GA Vacation Rental - 3 Nights - Q1 2026
$450
Starting bid
$1,500 value
Rental available through 3/31/2026 only
Welcome to your serene mountain escape! This spacious 3-level cabin retreat offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests — perfect for families or groups seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Nestled in nature, this charming cabin combines rustic elegance with modern comfort. Step inside to discover an open-concept layout, soaring ceilings, cozy gathering spaces, and all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. Whether you're unwinding by the fire, enjoying movie nights, or sipping coffee on the deck while soaking in mountain views, this home is your perfect base for exploring Blue Ridge.
Let the mountains welcome you — your getaway begins here!
5. TN Aquarium Tix + Two nights Stay at Doubletree
$150
Starting bid
$500 value
6. Bald Cypress
$25
Starting bid
$75 value
Ready to be planted! The bald cypress is a long-lived, pyramidal, deciduous conifer, and a cone-bearing tree that grows 50 to 70 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide. Old trees develop a wide, spreading base that narrows up the trunk with diameters as thick as 3 to 6 feet. It is a great tree for wet areas and will grow to be a wise wonderful tree!
7. TreeDiaper 36" treemat
$15
Starting bid
$52 value
This 36" model (TD36R) is designed for rootball sizes around 18" diameter.
TreeDiaper® treemat save 90+% watering need of newly planted trees by harvesting rainwater, slow releasing only when trees need it. Below are a few case studies where we have demonstrated this:
- https://www.treediaper.com/case-studies/how-often-do-i-need-to-water-my-plants-with-treediaper
- https://www.treediaper.com/case-studies/roadside-trees-in-richmond-virginia-2013-2019
We recommend TreeDiaper® sizes to be around double of the rootball sizes, which is the proper way to grow trees. Here is a new case study on why the size matters: https://www.treediaper.com/case-studies/size-matters. It is directly related to the survival rate!
We offer bulk packaging options can save 5-10% and volume discounts range from 15-45% off MSRP.
8. Bur oak trees
$3
Starting bid
$10 value
Two one year old 18" bur oak trees grown in a Rootmaker container.
Donated by Kevin Key
9. John Muir Climbs a Tree... by Jim Cortese
$10
Starting bid
$30 value
This anthology celebrates humanity’s enduring relationship with trees. Through thirty-two diverse stories — ranging from John Muir’s exhilarating ascent of a Douglas fir during a storm to Native legends, personal childhood memories, historical anecdotes, and reflective essays — the book explores how trees shape lives, landscapes, and legacies. Mr. Cortese, a seasoned arborist of over 50 years, infuses the collection with personal nostalgia, ecological insight, and admiration for the natural world. The anthology honors trees not only as biological marvels but as silent witnesses to human history, sources of solace, symbols of resilience, and bridges between generations. Whether it’s a mythic tale of transformation, a humorous childhood misadventure, or a scientific observation wrapped in narrative charm, each piece invites readers to reconnect with nature and reflect on their own “tree stories.”
37. Paris Enthusiast’s Box
$5
Starting bid
$15 value
Paris-themed box full of Paris-themed items
38. Leaf dress
$5
Starting bid
$15 value
Dress with multicolored leaf print
39. Plant Pots (2)
$10
Starting bid
$30 value
Grey with a scaly pattern, ~8 inch diameter (qty: 2)
40. Journal
$3
Starting bid
$10 value
Brand new, ruled, 192 pages
10. Tree Ring
$5
Starting bid
$15 value
Silver. Size unknown.
11. Tree earrings
$5
Starting bid
$15 value
Clip-ons, silver.
12. Cheese plate and knife
$10
Starting bid
A small decorative plate with a cheese knife
Christmas water globe
$2
Starting bid
Penguin-themed snowglobe
13. glass dish bundle
$3
Starting bid
Two Christmas mugs
$5
Starting bid
Earthenware mugs that are Christmas themed
14. Insulated lunch bag + freezer packs
$7
Starting bid
15. Silver bowls + pewter cups
$10
Starting bid
Pretty bowls, just need to be polished
16. silver and wood bowl bundle
$3
Starting bid
Silver bowl with a lining of plastic, needs polish
17. silver platters (6) + small plates (4)
$8
Starting bid
18. WEN Tabletop Drill Press (12")
$100
Starting bid
$300 value
19. Four pack of silver-plated goblets
$3
Starting bid
Crystal bowls (2)
$15
Starting bid
Dish made of crystal
20. Remarkable Treks Coffee Table Book
$10
Starting bid
Book by Colin Slater
21. Home to Us - Six Stories of Saving the Land
$7
Starting bid
Book sold by the Land Trust of Tennessee
22. Acorn dish and flower plate
$3
Starting bid
Bisected dish that looks like an acorn
Tiny white plate with a flower and words on it that say "friends like you are precious and few"
23. ceramic mug
$15
Starting bid
Becca Floyd Pottery
floydpottery.com
24. Ceramic Vase - Yellow
$30
Starting bid
Becca Floyd Pottery
floydpottery.com
25. Ceramic Vase - Green
$30
Starting bid
Becca Floyd Pottery
floydpottery.com
26. Miscellaneous glass items
$2
Starting bid
Glass vessel with roses on it
27. Wooden box
$10
Starting bid
Box with wood that is stained red
28. Large framed fruit and veggie print
$10
Starting bid
Print of edible fruits and veggies
29. Unframed medium prints
$5
Starting bid
Ten prints of various nature themed pictures
30. TUFC Hat Bundle
$20
Starting bid
$60 value
5-panel + two tone
31. TUFC Swag Bag (S)
$35
Starting bid
$110 value
Tote Bag
TUFC 5-color logo t-shirt
TUFC Chattanooga Conference t-shirt
TUFC 5-color logo sweatshirt
32. TUFC Swag Bag (M)
$35
Starting bid
$110 value
Tote Bag
TUFC 5-color logo t-shirt
TUFC Chattanooga Conference t-shirt
TUFC 5-color logo sweatshirt
33. TUFC Swag Bag (L)
$35
Starting bid
$110 value
Tote Bag
TUFC 5-color logo t-shirt
TUFC Chattanooga Conference t-shirt
TUFC 5-color logo sweatshirt
34. TUFC Swag Bag (XL)
$35
Starting bid
$110 value
Tote Bag
TUFC 5-color logo t-shirt
TUFC Chattanooga Conference t-shirt
TUFC 5-color logo sweatshirt
35. Crop Top (S)
$7
Starting bid
36. Crop Top (M)
$7
Starting bid
Urban Ashes t-shirts
$5
Starting bid
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