From a canoe trip for eight on the Slocum River to a shark that can take up permanent residence in the backyard, a range of items are available for online bidding at the Lloyd Center for the Environment.

“There’s something for everyone,’’ said Rachel Stronach, executive director of the center. “Artwork, experiences, toys, tickets.’’

The online auction replaces, for the second consecutive year, an in-person auction that would traditionally be held at the center’s annual clambake, which is a major fund-raiser for the organization that provides research, education and outreach on environmental issues.

Because of safety reasons related to Covid, the clambake was cancelled again this year, replaced by takeout meals from area eateries. 

Center staff decided to move the auction online again this year, giving people a chance to view the items online before making bids. 

“Just checking them out is fun,’’ Stronach said.

The online auction closes at 9 p.m. July 9. 

The items were selected to appeal to a range of interests. 

One of the most popular items, as of July 2, is a custom 47-inch long shark. Offered just in time for Shark Week, this scaled-down Jaws was created by Ken Gidley using recycled, repurposed local cottage wood.

Another hit with online bidders is a set of stemmed wine glasses depicting a nautilus, whale, seahorse, lobster, starfish and turtle. The glasses were donated by Mattapoisett Sea Hag.  

Sports fans can make a bid on a baseball signed by World Series champion and current Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman. That item was donated by the Boston Red Sox organization.

Then there’s the “mini’’ Big Green Egg grill, described as an easy fit for smaller patios and balconies. The grill, donated by Dartmouth Ace Hardware, can prepare four burgers or chicken breasts at a time or a 12 pound turkey, a rack of ribs and a chicken.

Another popular item is a picture of a bluebird taken in January by photographer Greg Stone described by the phrase, “You’re Cute When You’re Angry.’’

“I swear this little bluebird blamed me for the cold weather,’’ Stone wrote in the description. “Yes, they are here in the winter. This one appeared with a small flock in our yard in early January of 2021. His expression just brings a smile to my face." 

Other available photos capture images at notable area sites, including sanderlings at Gooseberry Island, a snow fence at Demarest Lloyd State Park, and sunrise at Adamsville Landing.

People can also bid on experiences, such as a canoe trip for eight on the Slocum River led by Lloyd Center Education & Outreach Director Liz Moniz, a Cape Air flight to Nantucket for two or a personal encounter with Koko, the center’s resident Eastern screech owl.

Another way to support the center, Stronach said, is to fund a specific need, including scholarships for young people to attend specific programs and supplies needed for educational classes.

In a traditional, non-Covid year, the center hosts 12,000 to 15,000 students per year through field trips and programs both in school and during the summer, Stronach said. Even during the unconventional 2020, the center worked with more than 5,000 children, she said.

To view the items available for bid, to make a bid and to see which items are the most popular, visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=lloydcenterXXXVI.