Even though it has been practiced for 8,000 years, how can you not conjure up images of latter-day Camelot when hearing about the chance to learn the art of falconry with a Kennedy? No joke. From the eBay listing, here's what the lucky bidder will receive: “You and a guest will spend a weekend afternoon with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., master falconer and president of Waterkeeper Alliance, learning the basics of an 8,000 year-old sport at the hands of a true expert! Afternoon of Falconry will take place in New York State and include lunch. Restrictions: Maximum of 2 people can attend. Time and date to be mutually agreed upon during falconry season, Fall 2014.”

The auction is part of a whole series of charity auctions benefiting the Waterkeeper Alliance, which champions clean water and strong communities. They are the international center of a network of Waterkeeper programs with over 200 local Waterkeeper Programs and growing.

Our very own Spokane Riverkeeper is a proud member of the Waterkeeper Alliance and I'm sure wouldn't mind it as a Christmas gift.

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