Where did the summer go?  It is hard to believe that fall is fast approaching and with it the results of the Photo Contest.

Congratulations to the winners, and Honorary Mentions, in the 2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Photo Contest!  You will receive your diplomas in the mail.

It is always exciting to see the Garden through the eyes of photographers, and there were some unexpected photos this year. Thank you to all the entrants, it was really a treat looking at your photos – whether you won or not.  If you did not win, the winter photo contest is coming up!

Joanna, Nancy, Anne, Ryan, & Matt.

Youth – Winner: Luisa Bonachela, Age 13, Oakville. Wild Chicory.

Adult – Honorary Mention: Ada Smith, Ancaster. Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum).

Adult – 2nd Place: Fernanda Bonachela, Oakville. Himalayan Cranesbill.

Adult – 1st Place: Mary Dimitriw, Dundas. Japanese Anemone.

Youth – Winner: Luisa Bonachela, Age 13, Oakville. Sweat Bee.

Adult – Honorary Mention: Michelle Sharpe. Moulting Katydid.

Adult – 2nd Place: Mark Williams, Hamilton. Brown Horned Treehopper.

Adult – 1st Place: Fernanda Bonachela, Oakville. Margined Calligrapher.

Youth – Winner: Gill Doncaster, Age 10, Dundas. Peck’s Skipper.

Adult – Honorary Mention: Jim Auty, Hamilton. Great spangled fritillary.

Adult – 2nd Place: Marsha Wright, Waterdown. Black Swallowtails.

Adult – 1st Place: Doug Lay, Toronto. Hummingbird Clearwing.

Youth – Winner: Luisa Bonachela, Age 13, Oakville. Dekay’s Brownsnake

Adult – Honorary Mention: Michelle Sharp, Dundas. Gray Treefrog.

Adult – Honorary Mention: Nancy Lazare-Gellert, Dundas. Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Adult – 2nd Place: Geoff Dunn, Ancaster. Red-bellied Woodpecker.

Adult – 1st Place: Mark Williams, Hamilton. American Goldfinch.

2022 Urquhart Butterfly Garden Summer Photo Contest

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

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 6^th and September 6^th 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 6^th and ends September 6^th.  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