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THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY |
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Calypso Orchid Environmental Award |
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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 2010 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. |
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Calypso Orchid (Calypso bulbosa) |
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2008 Award Recipient |
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In 2008 the award was presented to Dave Moule at the AGM by Janine Zend and the nominator Janice McClelland. Dave has made numerous contributions over the years to the preservation and restoration of the Escarpment and the Trail with relentless dedication: as land steward coordinator for the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club, he has trained new land stewards and recommended, supervised and participated in the planting of 300 native white spruce trees. Dave has designed new trails and lead work parties, working closely with the Caledon Hills club Trail Building & Maintenance Director and, as trail captain, has maintained a section of the Trail in the Bruce Peninsula. Dave participated in the |
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development of the Cheltenham Badlands Management Plan, especially in trail maintenance. Dave and his wife gave an easement from their farm which allowed the development of a new side trail on Optimum route, the Hockley Crest Side Trail. Dave has made as well significant contributions to educate the public about the Trail and the Escarpment, being among the firsts to explain that the Bruce Trail was “more than hiking”, that it was about “preserving the Escarpment”. He has coordinated the preparation of the 25th edition of the Bruce Trail guide. |
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Dave Moule receiving the Calypso Orchid Staff and Award Certificate from Janice McClelland (left) and EC Chair Janine Zend |