Category: Nature & Environment
The season of ticks has arrived
With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area, Ottawa Public Health regularly conducts tick dragging to monitor tick populations and to test for Lyme disease.
2021 Wild Parsnip program to begin May 25th: list of parks/areas affected
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties.
How to keep a Hort Society entertained – with 50 issues of Veggie Bites!
Judith Cox, President of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society has kept the members upbeat during the pandemic through zoom meetings and a weekly electronic newsletter…
Don’t let hockey nets or fishing huts go down with the ice
It’s officially March! And you know what that means: time to haul in your hockey nets, fishing huts and other on-ice gear before the ice is out.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Participate in the zoom presentation on March 1 at 7:00 pm with Nick Stowe who will share his knowledge and tips for living with coyotes. Join the Zoom presentation followed by a Q&A session for residents…
Winning entrants judged for the annual SGHS photo contest
The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticulture Society annually holds their photo contest with a gathering of members waiting patiently to learn who and if their entry has won…
Living with coyotes in an urban environment – Zoom presentation March 1
In light of the recent Coyote sightings around Stittsville and the songs of the Coyote at night, especially in the area of the Trans-Canada Trail and Poole Creek corridor…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From blasting, coyotes, Tewin, development and other important information pertaining to Stittsville, Councillor Gower shares the information you need to know this week…
Finding Peace in a Pandemic – Visit A Conservation Area
When COVID-19 hit last year, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) six conservation areas became more than a leisurely place for people to walk their dog or stretch their legs in the fresh air.
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society annual photo contest deadline quickly approaching
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) is holding its annual photo competition. The deadline to submit entries is quickly approaching – …
Danny Kingsbury kicks off Hang a Moon, Feed a Family fundraiser
January and February can be difficult months for Canada’s food banks as the spirit of giving over the holiday season has quieted somewhat. Many of you know, Stittsville resident Danny Kingsbury has been sharing his incredible photos…
22 years ago the Ice Storm of ’98 gripped Stittsville from January 5 – 18
It was considered by many to be the “Storm of the Century” as it started off innocently at the beginning of January 1998 as a light freezing drizzle. The accumulation of freezing rain over several days created havoc and turmoil…
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
For the week of November 30th, Councillor Gower is sharing information on the lighting up of the Village Square Park and a house decorating contest that the Stittsville Lions are hosting…
Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society members enjoy afternoon of garden beauty
With events and meetings cancelled for the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society in the foreseeable future, the Executive decided that it would be nice to have a social gathering for members.
Protecting Shea Woods – an update
Stittsville’s Shea Woods running along Abbott Street, East has been a haven for many years in our community for dog walkers, runners or just taking a leisurely stroll.