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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…
Location: Zoom. All OFNC members are welcome. Please first register by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qP-1lynTjmplOqnvqI7PA The Book: Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging (2024) by Jessica J. Lee, 288 pages ***Update!! The Speaker: We are excited to welcome Jennifer Doubt, Curator of Botany at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Jennifer will be talking about the…
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…
Speaker: Chantal Vis, Marine Ecosystems Specialist, Parks Canada Location: City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue Description: Canada is tackling several marine conservation challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change impacts, pollution, and risks from industrial activities. Ambitious global targets to conserve 30% of water and seas through marine protected areas and other area conservation measures have…
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…
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