The Staff and Board of Island Nature Trust wish to extend their condolences to the family of John Sylvester, a gifted photographer who captured the beauty of our Island’s ecosystems. John was an ardent supporter of the Trust and his photographs inspired a connection to the natural heritage of Prince Edward Island to all those who saw them.
Through his lens, John captured the magic of Island landscapes, and his work was published regularly in books, calendars, and magazines. In a press release by Acorn Press in 2009 for his book, Wild Island: Prince Edward Island’s Hidden Wilderness, was the following paragraph:
“This is not a guidebook to natural areas, but a portrait of the diversity and beauty of what remains. In an attempt to save and protect the “wild things” that are left, the book will inspire readers to explore Prince Edward Island’s natural areas for themselves and support the cause of natural areas conservation. To that end, a portion of the royalties are being donated to The Island Nature Trust, a conservation group that for thirty years has worked tirelessly to protect the Island’s remaining natural communities.”
Thank you, John, for your generosity of spirit, your incredible photographs and your commitment to ‘wild things’. Your legacy of images and philanthropy will not be forgotten. We are grateful for your sustained support of Island Nature Trust and we send our condolences to your loved ones.
Did you know that John’s photograph of a canola field in Manitoba was featured as one of only thirteen designs to represent Canada’s provinces and territories for Canada’s 150th anniversary?
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