Partners: North America
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Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club
The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.
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Culinary Delights With Herbs & Edible Flowers
June 16: In-person presentation by Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton and member of the Ottawa Horticultural Society Culinary Delights With Herbs and Edible Flowers Nancy McDonald, Master Gardener, will shed a new light on how we can enjoy the fruits of our gardening labor in a different way. …
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Abbotsford House
The Glebe Centre’s Community Programs at Abbotsford offer a comprehensive range of programs and services to seniors living in the community. All of our community support services are dedicated to helping people remain in their own homes. The community programs that are run out of Abbotsford House offer fitness, recreation and artistic programing and clubs…
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Tour: Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens
Join us for a 90-minute tour of our garden with a focus on what’s in bloom during your tour! Get the most out of your garden visit by booking a tour with our knowledgeable volunteer guides. A 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the beautiful themed gardens and a stroll into the beloved Edwards…
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Garden Keepers’ Sessions
Come help the children tend to the garden, explore our curated garden beds and plants, and support everything in growing strong and healthy! Become a Keeper of the Garden! Join us in the garden for these regularly scheduled evenings of hands-on garden learning where children and their families participate in seasonal garden maintenance, including planting,…
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Vertical Garden Wall at the University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences building features a remarkable six-story living wall, also known as a vertical garden, which stands as a testament to the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovative design. Completed in 2012, this living wall stands as the tallest biofilter wall in North America. Its primary function is not…
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Wildscaping
At our regular monthly meeting we will have a guest speaker who give a talk on Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design. Everyone welcome.
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Growing Herbs for Medicine
At our regular monthly meeting we have guest speaker Lia Lindemen who will talk to us about growing herbs for medicine. Everyone welcome.
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Fletcher Wildlife Garden
Started more than 30 years ago as an idea in the minds of two Ottawa Field Naturalists Club (OFNC) members, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden has become an icon in the Ottawa gardening scene. Pioneers at the time, Jeff Harrison and Peter Hall thought that if you created a “natural area” with a variety of habitats…
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Canadian Organic Growers – Ottawa- St-Lawrence-Outaouais Chapter
For those who are interested in healthy food and environments, educators, farmers, gardeners, and other interested parties, COG Ottawa – St. Lawrence – Outaouais, also known as COG OSO, has been providing programs and services. The membership base of our chapter includes the whole Ottawa Valley and stretches from the St. Lawrence River to the…
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Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens in Mississauga, one of Canada’s largest public gardens, boasts an extensive collection of cold-hardy rhododendrons and azaleas, meticulously cultivated by the late Dr. Joseph Brueckner. A renowned hybridizer, Dr. Brueckner developed over 19 unique rhododendron hybrids designed to thrive in the climate of Eastern Canada. His contributions have not only enriched this…
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Dominion Arboretum
The Dominion Arboretum, established in 1886 as part of the Central Experimental Farm, commenced its operations as an agro-forestry station. It is Canada’s oldest arboretum and forms part of the Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site. Its primary objective was to assess the resilience of European, Asian, Western, and Southern North American species, as…
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Ornamental Gardens at the Central Experimental Farm
The ornamental gardens at the Central Experimental Farm are hallowed grounds in terms of Canadian horticultural history. To get a better appreciation of this, you have to imagine yourself going back to 1886, when the Canadian government established the experimental farm. At the time, Canadians were looking for research-based solutions to add more colour to…
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Kiwi Gardens
Kiwi Gardens is carved into the wilds of Lanark County and features 10 acres of mature show gardens, meandering trails through the woods and gardens, garden art that interacts with nature, and a nursery full of treasures.
