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A beautiful, 19th century, village, and lovely autumn weekend, what better time and place to discover Merrickville’s nationally and internationally, renowned artists and cross people in their studios? Watch them create, discuss their processes, buy directly from them and leave with your own original work of art with its own story to tell!
Hummingbird FestivalTuesday, August 12 to Saturday, August 16 | Activities included with general admission Hummingbird season has arrived at the Vallarta Botanical Garden! Join us for a vibrant week full of color, motion, and creativity for all ages. Enjoy guided walks, artistic workshops, and photo challenges celebrating these flying jewels. Workshops require same-day registration at…
Oldies but Goodies Classics “We love to sing songs that people can relate to and sing along, even dance!”
Date: Sunday, June 8 Time: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM (Guided Meditation Class) Location: Bunka Centre – Large Venue Room Optional Garden Walk: 11:15 AM to garden closing Includes: Choice of Green or Chrysanthemum tea Cost: $30/person Capacity: Maximum 25 participants Note: Please bring your own yoga mat or rent one from us. Deeply inspired by Zen Buddhism, Devasis (Dev) Dasgupta embraces a…
Additional Amenities Schedule – Thursday Evening Location Don’t miss this chance to recharge your spirit and share in the power of community wellness. Reserve your spot today!
Wild Pollinator Partners is all about appreciating pollinators. We love how they make sure we have fruit and vegetables to eat and beautiful flowers in our gardens. They are also part of our local ecosystems – the web of life. This year’s theme is EVERY BIT MATTERS. Find out how simply adding native plants to your…
In 2015, the FWG gully, visible from Prince of Wales Drive, was full of comfrey mixed with dog-strangling vine. That first summer, a few of these very invasive species were replaced with patches of Joe Pye Weed and Swamp Milkweed. Each year, more invasives were removed and more native wildflowers that like moist soil were…
Interpretive Visit to the RVCA’s Stillwater Creek Wetland RestorationDate: 20 Jun 2025Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pmLeaders: Rosario Castanon Escobar and Susan O’ConnorMeet: On Corkstown Rd at Moodie DrDescription: Rosario will lead us through a walk of the site, talk about the restoration project completed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and we will get…
Leader: Art Goldsmith Meet: Jack Pine Trail parking lot on Moodie (P9) Description: Will be looking for breeding warblers, thrushes, vireos, and other forest and marsh birds. We will cover about 5 km over the morning (out and back) on well-maintained and mainly flat trails. Art will provide guidance to new birders on how to…
Leaders: Dr. Pete Dang and Berit Erickson Meet: On the south side of Slack Road near the intersection with Vaan Drive, at the entry to the Pinhey Sand Dunes Complex Site 2. Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/3iomEiK4kUvf52w47 Description: Join us for a guided tour of Ottawa’s last remaining sand dune, followed by hands-on restoration activities. Tasks may include…
Leaders: Dr. Pete Dang and Berit Erickson Meet: On the south side of Slack Road near the intersection with Vaan Drive, at the entry to the Pinhey Sand Dunes Complex Site 2. Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/3iomEiK4kUvf52w47 Description: Join us for a guided tour of Ottawa’s last remaining sand dune, followed by hands-on restoration activities. Tasks may include…
Leader: Sheila Craig Meet: Greenbelt Pathway West starting at Carling and Rifle Road (parking on the south side of Carling). Registration is required. A maximum of 15 people will allow good views by everyone. Please email sheila.craig@gmail.com to register. We will walk and roll slowly along the Greenbelt Pathway West looking for migrating and resident…
Leader: Greg Lutick Meet: P12 in Gatineau Park at 9:30 AM Description: Our walk starts at the Meech Lake canoe launch parking lot P12. We have two options. The option chosen will depend on weather and trail conditions. Our destination will be either Western Lookout or Ramparts Lookout. The Western Lookout option is about 7…
Migrants and breeding birdsDate: 17 May 2025Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 amLeaders: Derek Dunnett and Janet McCulloughMeet: Bruce Pit (NCC Greenbelt parking P12, NW corner)Description: A leisurely walk around the pond on easy gravel trails. A variety of birds including nesting waterfowl, woodland birds and warblers are all possible at this time of the year. Bring…
Walking Meditation – Included with your admission to Whistling Gardens on this day! Join me for a free “Walking Meditation” on Thurs. June 26, 2025, at 11 am. “Let me show how you can use the benefits of nature to engage in a mindful walking meditation practice in the therapeutic setting of Whistling Gardens.” Included…
Leaders: Dr. Pete Dang and Berit Erickson Meet: On the south side of Slack Road near the intersection with Vaan Drive, at the entry to the Pinhey Sand Dunes Complex Site 2. Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/3iomEiK4kUvf52w47 Description: Join us for a guided tour of Ottawa’s last remaining sand dune, followed by hands-on restoration activities. Tasks may include…
Open Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm May & JuneOPEN: Tuesday through Sunday
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24 at 5:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Debra Hauer, Team Leader, Macoun…
WHEN: Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Debra Hauer, Team…
The gardens showcase a variety of sizes, approaches and styles.Gardeners will be on site to answer questions and give advice. There are elaborate perennial beds, Japanese gardens, native plantings, mixed ornamental vegetable and flower gardens and water features. These private gardens are in inner urban clusters, located fairly close to each other enabling some to…
WHEN: Saturday July 19, 9:00 a.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: The tour will meet in the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Plentiful paid parking is…
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the Friends of the Farm shed near the east end of the Agriculture Museum parking lot. WHAT: The first roses were planted at the Central Experimental Farm (CEF)…
WHEN: Tuesday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Annie Creighton, Team Leader, Rock…
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