THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY

Calypso Orchid Environmental Award

In the spring of 1956 Arthur Storey saw his first calypso orchid on a trip to Tobermory. Twenty years later Lloyd Smith commemorated the event by carving a diamond willow walking staff for him, including a likeness of a calypso orchid on the handle. In 1997, Arthur donated the walking staff to the Bruce Trail Association, with the wish that an environmental award be established. Through the efforts of the Environment Committee and the generous support of Hikers Haven, the Calypso Orchid Environmental Award was established in 2000. The award acknowledges significant contributions to the restoration and preservation of the Bruce Trail and/or the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve and significant enhancement of the education of users and potential users of the Trail and the Biosphere Reserve.  The original diamond willow walking staff and a commemorative plaque are displayed at Rasberry House.  Award recipients are presented at the AGM with a certificate and their own engraved walking staff. If you know of a worthy recipient, click here to download the 2008 nomination form, also available from Rasberry House and your local club.  Completed forms must be submitted to Rasberry House by June 1.  For further details contact info@btcenvironmentcommittee.org or phone Janine Zend, Chair, Environment Committee, at 416-656-7775.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calypso Orchid

(Calypso bulbosa)