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The Wildlife Quilt
Often, in bygone days, a patchwork quilt was made to commemorate some special occasion in the life of a family. The 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Service in 1997 inspired Leslie Van Patter and Robert Lyon to explore this traditional Canadian form. Their design, composed of many interlocking pieces, is a fitting symbol of the range of CWS programs, from habitat management to environmental monitoring and the protection of endangered species. Its many images depict Canada's biological diversity, as represented by some of our best-known birds and mammals. The living tapestry of wildlife is a treasured part of our national heritage, to be passed down from generation to generation. The task of caring for it never really ends. |
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