“Every year, monarch butterfly caterpillars can be seen munching on the milkweed plants in my garden. When they metamorphose into a chrysalis, they usually stay on the plant, hidden from view. But this year, one wandering caterpillar chose a slat on our fence. For two weeks my neighbours and I waited as the chrysalis slowly changed from emerald green to black. I was there when the butterfly emerged. A rare and delightful treat! As I watched this new creature fan its delicate wings before its journey south, I was reminded of how fragile and precious our natural world is.”

— Kate Sullivan