Category: Environment
308 acres of Highlands Forest permanently protected by local land trust
Located south of Matawatchan Provincial Park, the reserve is a flagship addition to MMLT’s protected lands. Its mature forests, rocky ridges, wetlands, and creeks support remarkable biodiversity.
Ontario investing $9.6 million in Wetlands Conservation – applications being accepted
Funding will support natural infrastructure projects to keep communities safe against drought, flooding and other extreme weather events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing some back-to-school times and safety tips for residents. The Ottawa Safety Council is still seeking some crossing guards for Stittsville…
Apply for the EcoYouth Council of Ecology Ottawa
Last year, Ecology Ottawa launched its EcoYouth program, bringing together young leaders from across Ottawa to share their ideas, build community, and take action for…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Pride Week Flag Raising took place at Village Square Park on August 17, 2025. L to R: Councillor Clarke Kelly, MP Bruce Fanjoy, MP Jenna Sudds, Councillor Ariel Troster, Councillor Gower and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
Fall registration opens for Cleaning the Capital – let’s keep Stittsville clean and green for another year
Let’s keep up the momentum to keep Stittsville clean and green! And remember while you are tidying our community, it promotes a sense of pride for all residents.
Halfway to Protection: Community pushes MMLT closer to conserving 500 acres of wilderness
A community-driven effort to protect two ecologically significant properties in the Madawaska Highlands has reached a major milestone, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust…
Preserving Stittsville’s bur oaks in Fringewood North during development
This article sets out some of the challenges of trying to preserve trees where the tree roots have extended to adjacent properties where these properties have undergone urban development.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is going to be an above-average hot couple of days and the City of Ottawa shared information in anticipation of the Heat Warning being issued by Environment and…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares his community notes for a couple of events in Stittsville this week; reminder to register for his upcoming family bike ride…
Protecting your pets during smoky conditions – Ottawa Humane Society
Poor air quality affects people and it can also affect pets. Dr. Shelley Hutchings, Ottawa Humane Society shares how smoke can affect your pet and what you can do…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides updates and information for residents to be ‘in the know’ for our community with further details below. Don’t miss the Councillor’s Multicultural Festival on June 7th from 12-4pm.
Notes for Nature concert promises earth-themed music on World Environment Day
This night of beautiful Earth-themed music will raise funds for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s (MMLT) vital land conservation work.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A new development is being proposed for 2775 and 2785 Palladium Drive, with a virtual public meeting being held on June 10th. The City wants to hear from residents on the new draft of the Zoning Bylaw…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
Every month there are in-person and virtual programs and events offered for teens, adults, young or new mothers and seniors – drop in and discover more.