Category: Nature & Environment
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.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority bringing fun to PA days and summer camps
Make this summer an unforgettable adventure for your kids by registering for the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s nature-based camps
JacintaINK™ offers local, handcrafted greeting cards for every occasion
JacintaINK™/JacintaPICS™, a local business in Stittsville, is operated by passionate artist and business owner Jacinta Cillis-Asquith. Jacinta crafts handmade greeting cards, photo cards, and calendars.
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives two-year funding from Ottawa Stewardship Council
The Ottawa Stewardship Council (OSC) presented the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) with a $7000 grant. This two-year funding will further assist FoSW in building its capacity…
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust is seeking a part-time bookkeeper
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust is looking for a Bookkeeper to be part of the MMLT team and support the growth of their protected properties, membership, and supporters.
13th Ecologically sensitive property now protected by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
(The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) have acquired the Chatson Woods near Denbigh, Ontario. The woods will be added to the Rose Hill Nature Reserve. Photos: MMLT) The Mississippi Madawaska…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor will be participating in the February 22nd Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk, supported by Lionhearts Inc., taking place in Stittsville and hopes that you will join his team.
Deadline is quickly approaching to enter the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is seeking entries to their annual photo competition from members. The entry deadline is February 1, 2025.