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On Saturday, November 4 we are pleased to host a very special event announcing a new land trust that will protect some of the most environmentally sensitive land in Hudson, along with a new vernissage of watercolour works featuring local flora and fauna that can be found in this area.

About Creek 53

The Creek 53 Conservancy Trust is conserving in perpetuity, a section of land in the western part of Hudson. The region includes meadows, wetlands, young, and old forests, and is home to hundreds of species, from tiny insects to soaring hawks, to moose that occasionally wander through the region.

Creek 53 is an ambitious project, and one that is working towards ensuring our ecosystems are protected in perpetuity for future generations. The Trust’s motto “Nature is our only client” reflects the key principle behind the land trust: Our lands and their biodiversity are central to our wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet and their preservation is paramount.

The public launch of Creek 53 will be held at Cardinal Microbrasserie (466 Rue Main, Hudson) on 4 November (5-7 PM) and will include an opportunity to meet the trustees, hear about the Land Trust, and provide an opportunity for the community to get involved with this initiative. This event is paired with a Vernissage, to celebrate the spectacular watercolour paintings by local artist Chris Buddle, who is also a Trustee for Creek 53. The watercolours depict some of the species found in Creek 53, and will be available for purchase to help fundraise for the Land Trust. It will be followed by live music with Pagoda Starling.

About the artist

Chris Buddle has been living in Hudson for over twenty years, and has raised his family and been an active member of the community. He is a watercolour artist, with a particular interest in painting wildlife and landscapes, from beetles to bees, to blue jays and ancient pine trees. Chris is also a Professor at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus where he does research on insects and spiders, and teaches field ecology and entomology. He has published close to 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is active in science communication and outreach about celebrating our planet’s biodiversity. 

Proceeds from the the sale of the work on display will benefit the Creek 53 initiative.