Category: Nature & Environment
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…
Join the movement: Check your trees – protect your community
By regularly checking the trees in your yard, neighbourhood, and local parks, you can help catch signs of trouble early and protect the green spaces we all rely on. Threats to our green spaces are out there…
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.
Graceful visitors arrive at the Goulbourn Wetlands
“A pair of trumpeter swans has taken up residence in the Stittsville Wetlands” and have been seen over the past two weeks in the Goulbourn Wetlands Complex.
End the Attacks on Endangered Species and Stop Bill 5
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FofSW) want to ensure that Stittsville residents are aware of the provincial bill – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025”…
What does the New Wildlife Strategy protect? City puts beavers and beaver dams at risk in Goulbourn Wetland Complex – again!
On April 22th, Earth Day, an impressive Community Forum was hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands. This forum was “to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of…
Do you know how development at the Carp Road Landfill is coming along?
One condition of the approved Environmental Assessment was to set up a Public Liaison Committee (PLC) to provide “open and transparent dialogue…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing further information on the new ways to bus and would like to hear from residents about your experience travelling on the new and changed routes.
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville support Friends of Stittsville Wetlands – discover Goulbourn’s wetlands at Earth Day forum
Janet Stavinga, President of the FoSW invites the community to register (in-person or for the livestream) and join this Earth Day forum on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00–9:30pm…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know a person, business or community group going above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to…
Spring means more wildlife and often they should be left alone
Each year, the OHS receives approximately 1,400 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals from Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services officers and members of the public.
John Edkins’ latest exhibition brings nature to the Stittsville Library
John Edkins’ latest photography display showcases this thoughtful tradition, celebrating the relationship between everyday beauty and artistic creativity.
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
Stittsville Winter Trail Network endeavouring to groom the TCT for winter enjoyment – seeking not-for-profit status
Stittsville Winter Trail Network (SWTN), a small group of volunteers, want to change your perception of winter by grooming a network of recreational pathways.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares the draft of road projects and transit recommended for the community and wants to ensure that Stittsville residents share their feedback at the links he has provided.