Pollinators and trees

Written on: March 6th, 2023

by Christine Earnshaw Globally and locally, pollinator populations are in steep decline. Although this reality is alarming, there are actions we can all take to ...

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The role of non-native nectar in the diet of Monarch butterflies

Written on: February 2nd, 2023

By Heather Kharouba, with thanks to Zoe Pekos, Manon Veselovsky, Steph Rivest, and Greg Mitchell for their work on the project Are Ottawa’s native butterflies ...

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Our bumble bees have healthy guts!

Written on: December 21st, 2022

by Michelle Hotchkiss, PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa  Here in North America, bumble bees are key pollinators for both natural plant communities and ...

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Bringing pollinators to the Madonna Care Community

Written on: August 6th, 2022

Ontario Horticultural Association grants The OHA is an organization dedicated to “Keeping Ontario Beautiful.” With over 270 horticultural societies/garden clubs and ...

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Brighton Beach Park mini-meadows

Written on: August 4th, 2022

by Sandy Garland Inspired by the micro-forest idea and an aim to increase biodiversity in our parks, the Enviro Crew of Old Ottawa South designed and planted two ...

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OWSL demonstration beds

Written on: August 4th, 2022

by Joanne Butler and Sandy Garland To quote a Facebook post from Melanie Ouellette, “Good things happen when caring people work together.” That applies ...

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