Category: Nature & Environment
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
July is the seventh month of the year and as we near the end of this month, Councillor Gower is sharing news, events and more to keep residents up-to-date.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
After a two-week hiatus period, Councillor Gower is connecting with the community to provide news from City Hall and updates on other important issues and events relevant to Stittsville.
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.