Category: Nature & Environment
Know your local hazards: What to plan for in Ottawa
It’s important to understand our local hazards, have a household emergency plan and know what to do before an emergency happens.
Giving the Boot to Invasive Species: New initiative helps protect RVCA conservation areas
The new boot brushing stations have been installed at high-traffic access points across RVCA conservation areas, giving visitors an easy way to remove soil and plant material from their footwear…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing information about the upcoming 9runrun on October 17th that supports the First Responders Foundation.
JacintaPics uses wildlife photography to feed the community through calendar fundraiser
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2027 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust presents Notes for Nature benefit concert featuring Juno Award‑winner Kellylee Evans
“Music has a remarkable way of bringing people together,” says Steve Kotze, MMLT President and member of the opening ensemble. “Like time in nature, music can…
Painting the past and future: A Stittsville mural diary
On Saturday, September 26th, to much fanfare, the unveiling of ‘Field Notes from Stittsville’ transpired – adding a stunning addition to Stittsville and our Main Street.
Blueberry Mountain stands ready to showcase the fall season in all its glory
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or discovering Blueberry Mountain for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fall season, connect with nature, and learn more…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the first week of Autumn, Councillor Gower invites residents to attend a park renaming ceremony in honour of Marion Gullock at the former Ralph Street Park on September 26th.
JoJo’s Community Garden introduces a native plant maze in collaboration with Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society
The community garden offers residents the opportunity to learn, make new friends and volunteer. Take a moment out of your day to visit the garden and maze and just relax.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is inviting residents to register for the Fall Campaign for Cleaning the Capital. He provides an update on the Carp Road Widening project…
Local author Elysia Rourke pens inaugural novel – Whale Fall – the story of a captured Orca
“With all of my reading and research, a story started brewing in my head about an orca named Whale and what her life would be like growing up in captivity…
Celebrating 20 years of art, nature, and community – Sundance Artisan Show features Stittsville artist
The popular destination typically welcomes 3,000 visitors over the weekend. Admission and parking are free, with donations appreciated. Bring the family…
Registration opens August 25 for Cleaning the Capital – Join in to help keep Ottawa clean!
Register your litter cleanup project by October 2 and then get cleaning between September 15 and October 15.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On August 15th, there are two events that the Councillor brings to your attention – a celebration for Erica Wiebe and a Free Family Movie Night…
Share the joy of outer space in August with Lucy Hambly
From two separate eclipses to the best meteor shower of the year, here are some of August’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena.