Featured Art: “Bypass: Sunset” by Rosanne Seitz
Thank you!
Our Bucks for Ducks outdoor event and accompanying online auction was a huge success! Special thanks to all who participated!
Stay tuned for details on the 37th Annual Bucks for Ducks coming September and October 2027.
Through innovative partnerships, student engagement, and our focus on stewardship, YBF connects people with the wetlands and wildlife of the Yolo Basin, educates future leaders, promotes habitat conservation, and helps maintain a place of wonder and beauty for all.
There are two components to Bucks for Ducks – the gala and the online auction. Participate in one or both! It’s a great way to support YBF and get something in return!
Bucks for Ducks Gala
Sunday, October 4, 2026
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
El Macero Country Club, El Macero
Tickets go on sale June 26, 2026
Enjoy an afternoon with others who support Yolo Basin Foundation’s mission while socializing over appetizers and drinks, viewing one-of-a-kind items available through our online auction, experiencing interactive exhibits highlighting Yolo Basin Foundation’s many programs, and participating in engaging fundraising activities.
Bucks for Ducks Online Auction
Sunday, September 27, 2026 – Monday, October 5, 2026
Over 90 items, donated by our community, will be included in this year’s online auction. From original photographs and paintings to one-of-a-kind experiences and more, there is something for everyone, at every price point!
Ways to Support
Your support makes a difference!
Online Auction
Stay tuned for details on the 2027 Bucks for Ducks online auction.
Sponsor
Help make Bucks for Ducks possible and become a sponsor. Contact Pam Emery for details at pemery@yolobasin.org.
2026 Bucks for Ducks Sponsors
Wetland Conservation Sponsors
Robin Kulakow and Bill Julian
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Quam General Engineering, Inc.
Sannie Osborn
PG&E
UC Davis
Lindsay Anne Weston
Youth Education Sponsors
Dolores Blake
Bypass Farms
Deer and Tule Management
Knaggs Ranch, LLC
Magenheimer Brothers
Pam Marrone and Mic Rogers
Jan and Robin Smutny-Jones
JoAnn Stodden
The Nature Conservancy
Wooden Decoy, LLC
Community Engagement Sponsors
Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Yolo County Supervisor Sheila Allen's Community Benefit Fund
ICF Environmental, Inc.
Whit Manley and Debra Gonella
Oleta Melnicoe
Tom and Justin Qvistgaard - UBS Financial
Mike Reinhart and Dorothy Yerxa
SSA Marine
TrattenPrice Consulting
Ullrich Delevati CPAs
Yolo Federal Credit Union
Other Supporters
El Macero Country Club
Mike Reinhart and Dorothy Yerxa