Seen in the Garden 2022

May 31st

Photographs by Michelle Sharp

Redbud Flower by Michelle Sharp
Yellow Warbler in vines by Michelle Sharp

May 29

Thank you to the photographers who share their beautiful photographs with us at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden. We have included the beautiful Eastern Bluebirds who greeted us this spring in the Canal Park adjacent to the Urquhart Butterfly Garden.

*Double click to see each individual photograph and photographer credits.

2022 Summer Photo Contest

Black Swallowtail (photo credit Michelle Sharp)

2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Summer Photo Contest

The 2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Summer Photo Contest kicks off on June 6th and runs through Labour Day Weekend to September 6th.

Photographers of all ages are eligible for cash awards in four categories:

  • Butterflies and Moths
  • Insects, Spiders and Bugs
  • Birds and other Wildlife
  • Plants & Flowers

Fancy Camera equipment is not needed.  Many great photos have been taken with cell phones.  What is required is patience and a good eye for an interesting photograph.

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is full of life!  Butterflies are already being seen daily, including Monarchs and Mourning Cloaks.  Look closely and you may see young rabbits, garter snakes sunning themselves, and tiny voles popping out between the rocks.

Between June 6th and September 6th when you visit the Garden you will see a variety of beautiful flowers and plants which support the lives of butterflies, insects and birds.

The Photo Contest begins June 6th and ends September 6th.  Entry information and rules will be available at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden or can be viewed on the Urquhart Butterfly Garden website at: https://urquhartbutterfly.com

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is located between Centennial Park and Canal Park at the end of the Desjardins Canal.  Parking is available on King Street East at the entrance to the Garden.

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Contacts

Joanna Chapman & Nancy Wylie – Coordinators Urquhart Butterfly Garden

Joanna: Phone 905-627-8917 (evenings)       Email: jchapman@295.ca

Nancy:   Phone 905-962-4601 Email: nwylie@cogeco.ca

2022 Summer Photo Contest

Black Swallowtail (photo credit Michelle Sharp)

2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Summer Photo Contest

The 2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Summer Photo Contest kicks off on June 6th and runs through Labour Day Weekend to September 6th.

Photographers of all ages are eligible for cash awards in four categories:

  • Butterflies and Moths
  • Insects, Spiders and Bugs
  • Birds and other Wildlife
  • Plants & Flowers

Fancy Camera equipment is not needed.  Many great photos have been taken with cell phones.  What is required is patience and a good eye for an interesting photograph.

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is full of life!  Butterflies are already being seen daily, including Monarchs and Mourning Cloaks.  Look closely and you may see young rabbits, garter snakes sunning themselves, and tiny voles popping out between the rocks.

Between June 6th and September 6th when you visit the Garden you will see a variety of beautiful flowers and plants which support the lives of butterflies, insects and birds.

The Photo Contest begins June 6th and ends September 6th.  Entry information and rules will be available at the Urquhart Butterfly Garden or can be viewed on the Urquhart Butterfly Garden website at: https://urquhartbutterfly.com

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is located between Centennial Park and Canal Park at the end of the Desjardins Canal.  Parking is available on King Street East at the entrance to the Garden.

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Contacts

Joanna Chapman & Nancy Wylie – Coordinators Urquhart Butterfly Garden

Joanna: Phone 905-627-8917 (evenings)       Email: jchapman@295.ca

Nancy:   Phone 905-962-4601 Email: nwylie@cogeco.ca

SPRING NOTES

Spring is here and we are rushing into summer.

At the Urquhart Butterfly Garden there are two new people who you will see very busy gardening:

-Anne Mette Pedersen is our new gardener

-Nancy Wylie has taken on the task of Assistant Coordinator.

In addition Nancy has recruited a great collection of new volunteers.

The Summer Photo Contest will begin on June 6 and runs until Labour Day. The photo contest submission form will be posted on June 6th.

We have already seen our first Monarch, which is really early for us – unfortunately it did not stop for a photo.  Also a Spring Azure, American Ladies and Mourning Cloaks have been spotted. 

Our annuals will be arriving within the next 2 weeks, and we will be getting ready for a glorious summer.  We look forward to seeing you.