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NORTH WEBSTER — The Watershed Foundation's (TWF) 2026 Auction for Healthy Lakes is underway — bidding is open now.
The "Quality Experiences" category is live at auctionforhealthylakes2026.auctria.events and closes July 5, according to a news release from TWF.
This bidding category includes items such as Notre Dame football tickets, a Grassy Creek paddle for two, a one-hour invasive species removal, and a one-hour deep tissue massage and more.
This year's auction is structured as three separate bidding periods, each featuring a distinct category of items:
The art auction is now closed.
Quality experiences is open through July 5. It includes curated experiences from local businesses and makers.
One-of-a-kind opportunities will be open July 20-29.
The final round closes out the auction with exclusive, can't-find-them-anywhere-else items, the release states.
The auction features more than 40 items to browse, discover and bid on. All proceeds support TWF's mission to protect and improve water quality in the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed.
"This auction is a really fun way for the community to support TWF," said Ashley Rose, administrative assistant of TWF, and organizer of the annual auction. "People have the chance to buy unique items and experiences that are generously donated. Every bid makes a real difference for the water we all love."
Bidders can create a free account and browse current and upcoming items at auctionforhealthylakes2026.auctria.events.
Coming July 20, the one-of-a-kind opportunities round opens with items including a private charter on the Dixie, custom pet portraits, private pasta-making class for 10, a native plant consultation and installation and more.
Since 1997, The Watershed Foundation has worked to protect and improve water quality in the lakes and streams of the Tippecanoe River Watershed. They promote community awareness and engagement, implement effective pollution solutions and build clean water partnerships across the watershed. Learn more and join them in taking action at www.watershedfoundation.org
