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Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton
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Bruce and Grey counties are unique with the Niagara escarpment, Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, and high calcium soils and wetlands. The variety of habitats in Bruce Grey is suited to 49 species out of 63 species of orchids found in Canada, with the highest concentration of orchids in North America outside of Florida. Audrey and Willy will talk about the revision of the Owen Sound Field Naturalist’s Guide to Orchids and their efforts to photograph all species. The guide is a Canadian bestseller and continues to be the go-to guide for Ontario and much of Eastern Canada.
Willy Waterton’s ancestors settled Grey County during the 1840’s. He spent 35 years as a photojournalist at the Owen Sound Sun Times, winning over 100 provincial and national photography awards. His photographs have appeared in national and international magazines, newspapers and books. He is active in many community volunteer organizations including the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and Huron Fringe Birding Festival.
A graduate from the University of Guelph, the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Art and Design, Audrey Anderson has been with the Bluewater District School Board for 25 years, receiving the Teacher of Excellence award. She has led workshops on monarch butterflies, habitat development and delivers Voices from the Land workshops, developing visual and literary interpretations of nature in Canada and the USA. She continues her love of teaching by leading workshops for Ontario Parks and Parks Canada staff. She is active in many community volunteer organizations including the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and Huron Fringe Birding Festival. Audrey shares her passion and interest in habitat creation with the public.
Photo: Courtesy of Willy Waterton