Category: Nature & Environment
With strong community and partner support – MMLT successfully acquires Clyde Lake Nature Reserve
In follow-up to Stittsville Central’s March article in which the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) was seeking the community’s support to protect a beautiful 93-acre property on Clyde Lake…
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Summer: DEET-free tick repellent protection against Lyme disease approved by Health Canada
Just in time for summer hikes, field picnics and walks through dense woods, Health Canada has approved a new, non-toxic tick repellent…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Summer has finally arrived and this week Councillor Gower is sharing upcoming events and information to ensure that residents are kept up-to-date. Canada Day is quickly approaching…
New Executive Director, Ramsey Hart, welcomed at Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
MMLT extends its sincere thanks to Stacie for her many contributions to the organization and warmly welcomes Ramsey as he leads MMLT into its next chapter.
Turtle conservation program slow and steadily established by Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
To gauge community support for a turtle conservation program, the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands hosted an “All About Turtles” Earth Day Forum…
Greenbelt is a refuge for species at risk
According to Ontario Nature’s Conservation Policy and Campaigns Director, Tony Morris: “The Greenbelt isn’t just a buffer against urban sprawl, it’s a refuge for a diversity of life.
Help shape the future of the NCC Greenbelt
The NCC is hosting a series of community Open Houses, with a drop-in being held on Tuesday, May 26 between 3:30pm and 8:00pm in the Lobby area of the Richcraft Recreation…
Tis the season of the deer tick – but don’t let this keep you housebound
According to Ottawa Public Health, to date in 2026, there have been 29 confirmed or probable cases in Ottawa. With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area…
Share the joy of outer space in May with Lucy Hambly
May’s upcoming astronomy events promise to be just as exciting as usual. From the fast-moving Eta Aquarids meteor shower to the Flower Moon…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower and the community celebrated the tremendous volunteers in our community. Behind every project, there is a volunteer generously…
Eleventh-hour maneuver to bypass public hearings on Bill 97 is anti-democratic – Open Letter
On behalf of the Watershed Conservation Coalition, a newly established group of seventy-four dedicated professionals with decades of service supporting local science-based and watershed resource management, we are writing to express our grave concerns…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
May 22nd is Earth Day and there are two events taking place in which residents can participate: an Earth Day Clean-up and an All About Turtles Forum…
Minor earthquake near Shawville shakes the Ottawa-Gatineau area
At 12:36pm today, an earthquake occurred 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Quebec. Many reported feeling the shake throughout western Quebec and eastern Ontario. Beyond rattling homes, no damage or injuries have been reported.
The plight of critical insects – Pollinators the absolute MVP’s of life on Earth
Spraying to kill mosquitos creates long-term ecological and health damage. The healthiest, most mosquito-resistant yard is one that supports pollinators…
Protecting our environment – five ways to be sustainable
Sometimes it can feel like anything you do won’t make a dent in helping protect the environment, but every small act helps create a better world.