A Portrait of Astonishing Nature

This one-of-a-kind book will astonish, inspire, and educate at the same time. It is written to help us all protect our precious biodiversity.

All proceeds from the sale of this book will support the Creek 53 Conservancy Trust, bettering the planet for all.

In A Portrait of Astonishing Nature, 53 works of original poetry and watercolour paintings come together to celebrate the animals and plant life that surround us in our everyday lives. From the elusive Alces alces (moose) to the colour-changing Mustela erminea (short-tailed weasel), each species we encounter deserves the right to survive and thrive. The flora and fauna profiled in this book have all been found in the Creek 53 watershed – the area we work to protect.

You will be amazed at the diversity and stunning beauty of life right on your doorstep. A Portrait of Astonishing Nature is a must-read for any nature lover or budding conservationist.

Hudson resident and Creek 53 Trustee, Chris Buddle is an artist, poet, writer and scientist. He is a Professor (Entomology) at McGill University and has published close to 100 scientific papers, supervised and taught hundreds of students in a 20+ year career. Chris has spent most of his life enthralled with the natural world. He is a natural historian: documenting and observing (with pen or brush), asking questions, and celebrating biodiversity. He has long been interested and passionate about science communication, and sharing knowledge about the natural world.

Each copy is signed by Chris and if you would like a specific dedication please request it in the comments field of the order form at checkout.

• Hardcover
• 8 x 10 inches
• 88 pages