We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Photo Contest! A big thank you to the judges for their time and thoughtful decisions. The judges send their heartfelt congratulations to the winners.
Most of the work on the Photo Contest has been done by Carolyn Zanchetta, who many of you will have seen working away at the Garden. Thank you, Carolyn.
It was wonderful to see how many people took part in this contest, appreciated the Garden, and learned what treasures can be seen.
Congratulations to the Winners and and thank you to all the contestants – we loved all your photos! Click any photo below to begin a slideshow.
1st Place – Caryopteris. Mark Williams, Hamilton. 
2nd Place – Zinnia Elegans. Hung-Wei Liu, Hamilton. 
Honourable Mention – Fragrant Sumac. Keith Sharp, Dundas. 
1st Place – Chipmunk on Cup Plant. Mark Williams, Hamilton. 
2nd Place – Garter Snake. Hung-Wei Liu, Hamilton. 
Honourable Mention – American Robin. Missy Northey, Dundas. 
1st Place – Carrot Wasp. Michelle Sharp, Dundas. 
2nd Place – Tachinid Fly. Mark Williams, Hamilton. 
Honourable Mention – Black-Legged Meadow Katydid. Michelle Sharp, Dundas. 
1st Place – Clearwing Hummingbird Moth. Ted Jez, Burlington. 
2nd Place – Black Swallowtail. Michelle Fleming, Milton. 
Honourable Mention – Red-spotted Purple. Bill Tracey, Hamilton. 
1st Place – Indian Blanket. Kalan Post, Hamilton, Age 16. 
2nd Place – Pot Marigold. Molly Troke, Stoney Creek, Age 11. 
Honourable Mention – Cup Plant. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
1st Place – Chipmunk. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
2nd Place – Eastern Grey Squirrel. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
Honourable Mention – Swan. Maddison Fleming, Milton, Age 15. 
1st Place – Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp. Kalan Post, Hamilton, Age 16. 
2nd Place – Black-Legged Meadow Katydid. Kalan Post, Hamilton, Age 16. 
Honourable Mention – Blue Dasher Dragonfly. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
1st Place – Cabbage White. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
2nd Place – Pecks Skipper. Sarah Skinner Brown, Hamilton, Age 17. 
Honourable Mention – Monarch. Brooke Perks, Hamilton, Age 17.
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Such beautiful photos! I really enjoyed participating in the photo contest for the first time & looking at all the entries! Congrats to all the winners and thanks to all the volunteers!