A nature trail for pleasure walkers, joggers, hikers & bird-watchers. Accessible for baby strollers, motorized scooters and wheelchairs. The trail is a photographer's paradise, from the Mill Pond through to the woodlands and the West Perth Wetlands.

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The Great Trail & Wetland Photography Contest
Summer 2007

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• Thankyou to all who participated: entrants, judges and sponsors!
   
• On Sat., Nov. 17th a social event was held at Mickey J's Diner in Mitchell to celebrate the winners.
   

All Entries

• There were 116 photos by 27 entrants.
• All Entries
  • People Activities (16)
  • Landscape (44)
    • Millpond Views
    • Paths through Meadows and Woodlands
    • Wetlands and other Water Features
  • Flora (14)
  • Fauna (42)
    • Swans
    • Water Birds and Shorebirds
    • Other Bird Species
    • Other Species (Turtles & Insects)
       

Winners

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

Sun Glinting Through Trees Margaret Boemer

Swan Ahead Katie McKerlie

Boys on Path Jeff Lockhart

• Congratulations to the winners in the following categories:
  • GRAND PRIZE WINNERS - BEST IN SHOW
    1. Margaret Boemer (Sun Glinting Through Trees)
    2. Katie McKerlie (Swan Ahead)
    3. Jeff Lockhart (Boys on Path)
  • People Activities
    1. Jeff Lockhart (Boys on Path)
    2. Katie Kolkman (Girls with Dog)
    3. Marlene Lindsay (Family Trio at Wetlands)
    4. Patricia Riehl (Swans & Little Girl)
  • Flora
    1. Jeff Lockhart (Dandelion Seedheads)
    2. Amanda Ryan (Fallen Fruit & Leaves)
    3. Doris Dodd (Lady's Slipper)
    4. Doris Dodd (Berries)
  • Fauna
    1. Katie McKerlie (Swan Ahead)
    2. Gerry Kolkman (Cedar Waxwing)
    3. Jeff Lockhart (Monarch)
    4. Inta Cacis (Swan, a Few Rushes)
  • Landscape
    1. Margaret Boemer (Sun Glinting Through Trees)
    2. Ellen Van Moorsel (Rocky Pools)
    3. Margaret Boemer (Sunset, Barns in Background)
    4. Margaret Boemer (Woodland Path, Arching Branch)
  • Children's Category - 14 & under
    1. Noah Krantz (Wild Plant, Lady Bug)
    2. Matthew Klassen (Path and Railway Bridge)
    3. Matthew Klassen (Shallow Water)
    4. Fiona Krantz (Maple Leaf in Water)
  • ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PROMOTIONAL PICKS
    • Liz Jay (Millpond, Parmalat in Background)
    • Katie McKerlie (Painted Turtles on Log)
    • Danielle Pol (Walking Path)
    • Alysson Korver (Canada Geese on Water (At Peace))
    • Michael Irwin (Yellowlegs)
• Our judges were a commercial photographer, a professional photographer & a long-time member of the Stratford Camera Club.
  

Sponsors

• The following businesses either donated prizes or sponsored ads for the contest:

  Perth County Visitor's Association www.visitperth.ca The West Perth Energy & Environment Committee The Perth Stewardship Network Perth Community Futures Development Corporation The Mitchell Advocate The Mitchell & District Credit Union Carmen Camera - Stratford Uniac Insurance Floral Treasures Van Gerwen Financial Services JMS Automotive Faust Hardware Wine It Up NR Renovations Inside Stratford/Perth J.C Heckman Construction Ltd. Better Dog Moffatt & Powell Stovel-Siemon Ltd. Riverroots Inc. - Sunlight Saunas Lockhart Funeral Home

  Wighty's Repairs Valumart Scotia Bank Durisol Rose & Crown Bar & Grill Curves Fettes Carlson Wagonlit Coldwell Banker Perth Community Futures Godfather Pizza Royal Plaza Workwear Campbell Insurance Mickey J's Diner New Orleans Pizza Mitchell Golf & Country Club Deep Roots Salon & Day Spa Mitchell Computer Service Western Tire Campbell Insurance Walther's Pharmacy McTaggart Wettlaufer Insurance Jillian's Johnny's Meats & Deli

• Entry form (expired)

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