Willow's Harvest of Memories, wall hanging, by Paul Bohnert. Another means to share and celebrate the nature around us, including native grass growing in Cottonwood Park over 5 feet tall, sweet grass sacred to Blackfoot Culture, to Mullein from Restoration Work in the Castle-Crown with Wendy Ryan, and Lethbridge Katimavik group, spring, 2011

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Fish-Water Print by Carol Schuld, of Textile Surface Design Guild.

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Mountains-Foothills-Prairies Quilted Pillow by Granny (June) Smith. The unique and inspiring topography west of Lethbridge, just south-east of the Castle-Crown, is the place where the prairies come closer to the Continental Divide than anywhere else along the Rockies. June, a past member of the Potter's Guild, has inspired many, generously sharing her interests and talents as an artist, historian, and horticulturalist, with family, friends and neighbours.

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Pottery Tiles in Celebration of Special Places, Oldman Watershed by Irma Malkas, Paul Bohnert Family, inspired and mentored by Irma and Melissa Malkas, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, and Granny (June) Smith

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Photograph Postcards by Bob Pisko with The Rocky Mountain Picture Show, and planning to participate in the Special Place Exhibit at the Yates, with Castle-Crown Wilderness focus.

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Wildlife Photography by Denis Gauthier. We first came to know Denis and Wendy through the photos and story of the family of the Great Horned Owls while on a walk through the Helen Schuler Nature Reserve a few years back. The story of the owls and other adventures with nature continue to unfold as Denis has presented at monthly Environmental Speaker Series co-hosted by SACEE and the Lethbridge Public Library. Photos of the young owl, less than a year old, December, 2009; Osprey; and Flickers, stopping to pose while building a nest together, were captured alongside the Oldman River, with headwaters in the Castle-Crown Wilderness. The Merlins are not shy about making their presence know, bringing us back home, to the nest in Denis's neighbors backyard, West Lethbridge

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Wildlife Photography by Denis Gauthier. We first came to know Denis and Wendy through the photos and story of the family of the Great Horned Owls while on a walk through the Helen Schuler Nature Reserve a few years back. The story of the owls and other adventures with nature continue to unfold as Denis has presented at monthly Environmental Speaker Series co-hosted by SACEE and the Lethbridge Public Library. Photos of the young owl, less than a year old, December, 2009; Osprey; and Flickers, stopping to pose while building a nest together, were captured alongside the Oldman River, with headwaters in the Castle-Crown Wilderness. The Merlins are not shy about making their presence know, bringing us back home, to the nest in Denis's neighbors backyard, West Lethbridge

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Loss of Place, Haiti, Pastel Sketch by David Short. Local artist and member of Lethbridge Artists Guild has travelled abroad using his artistic talent to show the connection and relationship within families, cultures, and Place, or, Loss of Place. The disaster in Haiti was an example of what happens when access to family, government, food, and place is severely disrupted. "The concept of relationship is fundamental to our understanding of our own place in the world. When this relationship, which is integral to family, ecosystem, and universe, suffers, we all suffer." If you would like of copy Haitian Girl, you may purchase one by contacting David Short. All profits from the sale will go to disaster relief.

Castle Wilderness, work in progress, pastel sketch by David Short. On a hike hosted by SACEE and the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, David introduced families to Pastels and the effect of light, after their somewhat invigorating swim in our headwaters. For more information on the upcoming Pastel Classes with focus on technique, special places and relationship visit paintingbydavidshort.blogspot.com

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Seasonal Nature Table by Kiann Bohnert (5 yr), and family. This month we notice wasps greater in number and aggressiveness as we transition into the autumn, appreciating the patterns of the nest. Just as we prepare to set up this exhibit, we discover a beautiful rattlesnake in our front yard and call our friend, and local biologist Reg Ernst, commenting that it is 'one of the biggest rattlesnakes he has seen in a long time'. Reg continues to work on protecting the natural habitat of the rattlesnake through education and relocation action. Leaves turn color, cones ripen, feathers moult, falling to the ground as we walk the trails, from the Castle-Crown Wilderness, north of Wateron, to Popson Park in our backyard, where fossils tell of an ancient tale!

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Woodturning pieces of Poplar and Russian Olive by Dennis Delaney via Vern Miller, long standing members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild, help us to better see the beauty of our local trees, and connect with the story deep within the wood. Keep a look out for more pieces at the upcoming Bowman Christmas Sale, and other special events around town through www.chinookwoodturning.org!

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Pottery Tiles in Celebration of Special Places, Oldman Watershed by Irma Malkas, Paul Bohnert Family, inspired and mentored by Irma and Melissa Malkas, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, and Granny (June) Smith

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Great Plains Toad, oil on canvas painting, by Colin Starkevich. This small painting was inspired from one of Colin's visits to "southern Alberta", this past summer, 2011. Colin's account: "I was chasing a Mountain cottontail rabbit around an old cattle gate, trying to catch it, when I looked down and saw a bunch of small Great Plains toads at my feet, hopping along the sand."

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"Crystal Clear Waters" and "Stepping Stones", by Lynne Hunter-Johnston of the Textile Surface Design Guild, are both memories of times spent in the Castle-Crown Wilderness hiking and sitting by wonderful mountain streams, picking up interesting rocks, and even daring to fully immerse myself in their refreshing coldness.

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Aspen Trees Quilt by Patty Greenlee. Patty with her husband Graeme, are avid gardeners, and original members of the Lethbridge Naturalists Society with keen interest and great knowledge of our watershed from birds and plants to soil and water. Patty, with three other members of the Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild, Connie Chaplin, Kim Godwin and Marion Jankunis, revisited and hiked the Castle-Crown Wilderness in late June 2011, to gain inspiration for the four Quilts to be in the Exhibit at the Yates, Novemeber 7 - January 9, 2011.

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Springs to Ocean by Tyson Bohnert, 14 yr. Sharing an appreciation for our unique mountains-foothills-prairie landscape with his great grandmother, Tyson uses various medium to create three pieces, following the flow of water from Headwaters of the Oldman, through the prairies to ocean via the South Saskatchewan and Hudson's Bay

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Springs to Ocean by Tyson Bohnert, 14 yr. Sharing an appreciation for our unique mountains-foothills-prairie landscape with his great grandmother, Tyson uses various medium to create three pieces, following the flow of water from Headwaters of the Oldman, through the prairies to ocean via the South Saskatchewan and Hudson's Bay

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Springs to Ocean by Tyson Bohnert, 14 yr. Sharing an appreciation for our unique mountains-foothills-prairie landscape with his great grandmother, Tyson uses various medium to create three pieces, following the flow of water from Headwaters of the Oldman, through the prairies to ocean via the South Saskatchewan and Hudson's Bay

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Woodturning pieces of Poplar and Russian Olive by Dennis Delaney via Vern Miller, long standing members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild, help us to better see the beauty of our local trees, and connect with the story deep within the wood. Keep a look out for more pieces at the upcoming Bowman Christmas Sale, and other special events around town through www.chinookwoodturning.org!

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Peter Puffin (Lenton) CD, Proud Like a Mountain. was included in the display to commemorate the fantastic Canadian Nature In Mind Music festival held in Lethbridge (2008). Musicians from across Canada and around southern Alberta joined together in a five day festival that celebrated 'Knowing Our Place'. Other musicians include Remy Rodden (Whitehorse, Yk), Ashley Moffet and Joyce Saunders (Halifax, NS), Todd Butler (Vancouver Is, BC) and Olivia Tailfeathers (Blood Reserve). More than 100 musicians and singers took part in the seven concert festival.

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Wildlife Photography by Denis Gauthier. We first came to know Denis and Wendy through the photos and story of the family of the Great Horned Owls while on a walk through the Helen Schuler Nature Reserve a few years back. The story of the owls and other adventures with nature continue to unfold as Denis has presented at monthly Environmental Speaker Series co-hosted by SACEE and the Lethbridge Public Library. Photos of the young owl, less than a year old, December, 2009; Osprey; and Flickers, stopping to pose while building a nest together, were captured alongside the Oldman River, with headwaters in the Castle-Crown Wilderness. The Merlins are not shy about making their presence know, bringing us back home, to the nest in Denis's neighbors backyard, West Lethbridge

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Wildlife Photography by Denis Gauthier. We first came to know Denis and Wendy through the photos and story of the family of the Great Horned Owls while on a walk through the Helen Schuler Nature Reserve a few years back. The story of the owls and other adventures with nature continue to unfold as Denis has presented at monthly Environmental Speaker Series co-hosted by SACEE and the Lethbridge Public Library. Photos of the young owl, less than a year old, December, 2009; Osprey; and Flickers, stopping to pose while building a nest together, were captured alongside the Oldman River, with headwaters in the Castle-Crown Wilderness. The Merlins are not shy about making their presence know, bringing us back home, to the nest in Denis's neighbors backyard, West Lethbridge

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Forest by Tyson Bohnert, 14 yr. Tyson's was inspired by artist Melanie McVoy who enjoys painting in the forests, her special place near Fernie B.C.; a project lead by Tammy Casson.

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"Crystal Clear Waters" and "Stepping Stones", by Lynne Hunter-Johnston of the Textile Surface Design Guild, are both memories of times spent in the Castle-Crown Wilderness hiking and sitting by wonderful mountain streams, picking up interesting rocks, and even daring to fully immerse myself in their refreshing coldness. back to top

Pottery Tiles in Celebration of Special Places, Oldman Watershed by Irma Malkas, Paul Bohnert Family, inspired and mentored by Irma and Melissa Malkas, Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, and Granny (June) Smith back to top

Jenny's Amazing Journey festival picture book and original paintings by Brain Meierhofer. Music of Peter Puffin and Oliva Tailfeathers harmonize with other lead Canadian Artists, and spill from the pages, celebrating their passion for our natural places. With team of volunteers, Paul Bohnert, hosted the 2008 Canadian Nature in Mind Festival, bringing together artists from the Yukon, West and East Coasts with local artists, contracting Brain and Cassandra Meierhofer to create a picture book program for the festival. For a copy of the festival picture book and to preorder accompanying CD with curriculum, email sherri@sayee.ca. Proceeds go towards supporting stewardship and environmental education through the arts. back to top