Jodi Joy
Director of Development and Communications

Our thanks to all our members who participated in this years’ Nature Photo contest – With over 6000 breathtaking entries, it was a sheer delight to look at all the wonderful photos and read about your cherished memories in nature this past summer.  We are thankful to our panel of judges (Kenny B, Meg Beckel, Laura Bombier, Sandy Sharkey, Les Stroud, Michael Tayler and Michelle Valberg) who provided their advice but most especially, to members like you, who voted online for your favourite photo. This year’s Member “Photo of the Year” portrays a Grizzly after a spring rain, photographed by Howard Trofanenko which will be featured on the front cover of our 2016 Nature Calendar, which is hot off the press and being mailed out next week.

The Grizzly by Howard Trofanenko!

And a Big Round of Applause please…

We’d also like to thank all the members who bid on the beautiful nature- inspired artwork during our recent “Art for Nature” online and silent auction.  With this support, we raised over $3,500 towards our efforts to defend wildlife and wilderness in Canada.  Special thanks to the various artists who donated their creative artwork including:

Art for Nature silent auction at Nature Canada AGM in Sidney, BC

Many of the winning bidders raved about the quality and originality of these nature-inspired pieces.  We encourage you to check out the various artists who care so deeply about nature to donate their personal pieces to help us raise funds to protect nature.   It is always inspiring to meet dedicated and committed individuals offering to help spread our message about the importance on nature in our lives and the need to protect it now and for years to come.

A Big Thanks to everyone!  And we hope for your continued involvement and support to make next year’s Nature Photo contest and “Art for Nature” Auction even more successful.