Online Auction - now live!

Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting an Online Auction September 26 - October 3, 2020 featuring masks made by The Two Masked Birders!

Most masks are packaged in a four pack of coordinated nature-themed designs. Adult masks are 3 layers. The outer layers are 100% cotton and the inner layer is fused polyester. They also feature a floral wire nose piece with the ends wrapped in floral tape for a comfortable, secure fit.  Minimum bid for each set is $12.  There are also youth masks and Ohio State Buckeyes masks available.

​Bidding will close at noon on October 3, 2020. Proceeds support conservation efforts at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge!
Meet the Donors
​The Two Masked Birders
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This year Sherry and Peggy’s Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge birding and nature hiking plans were interrupted by Covid-19. To support the ONWR and understanding the seriousness of Covid-19’s impact on public safety and health, they decided to sew “Nature Series” masks and create a “Covid-19 Life Saver” raffle basket. They dubbed themselves “The Two Masked Birders’. Sherry and Peggy both retired from OSU’s Wooster Campus- the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, OH, where Sherry managed the Honey Bee Lab and Peggy conducted Coronavirus research. Many of the fabrics used in sewing the masks feature bees from Sherry’s fondness for bees in her many Honey Bee Lab projects. Sherry and Peggy wish everyone a safe and healthy lifestyle and to explore and enjoy nature!

Life Saver Raffle Basket

We are so proud to have such incredible support from our Friends during this difficult year. When one of our members said she was making something special to help raise funds for our refuge, we couldn't wait to share it with you!

Peggy Lewis put together this "Life Saver" Raffle Basket. It includes: 
  • (6) Nature Series 3-ply face coverings (eagle, denim, owls, dragonflies/butterflies, flowers, and bee designs
  • Birders Journal
  • Chickadee stainless steel travel mug
  • Erie Island Coffee Co - Perrys Brew
  • Celestial Seasonings Tea Well - Daily Wellness organic honey lemon
  • Endangered Species Chocolate - sea salt and almonds dark chocolate bites
  • Germ-X hand sanitizer
  • Clorox wipes
  • Softsoap liquid hand soap
  • Nitrile gloves (large)
  • Toilet paper - Charmin Ultra Soft
  • Life savers - Peppermint, Butter Rum, and Gummies 5 Flavors


The Life Saver Basket raised $1,115 for conservation efforts at
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge! Thanks to all who entered.
​Sharon H. of Columbus is our winner.