Category: Wildlife
Together for Nature tour launch in Ottawa
Across Ontario, communities are facing growing challenges as lands, waters, and wildlife come under increasing pressure from development, resource extraction, and policy changes that weaken environmental safeguards…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
250 acres of wetland protected through work of RVCF, city and multiple ecological partners
With this addition, RVCF now owns 2,986 acres of conservation lands across the watershed and supports the protection of another 5,570 acres in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust seeking community support to protect Clyde Lake property
Several species at risk have already been observed on the land, highlighting the important habitat this landscape provides for vulnerable wildlife.
Just Released: Nature’s Path to Wellness
The short video explores how connecting with nature through your senses can help reduce anxiety, lift your mood, and start you – step by calming step – down the path to wellness.