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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Pollinator garden at Dalhousie Park – it takes a village

Written on: July 24th, 2021

by Sue Stefko After years of planning, which included submissions to the city, a grant through the city’s Community Environmental Projects Grant Program, and quite a ...

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City Hall bee hotel is back in business!

Written on: July 12th, 2021

by Amy MacPherson The City Hall bee hotel is back in business, with a touch of rainbow colours this year in honour of Pride Month! Ottawa’s Mayor proclaimed ...

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Hydro Ottawa’s pollinator meadow is for the birds (and the bees)

Written on: April 20th, 2021

In cooperation with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and others, Hydro Ottawa has created huge pollinator meadows at Morgan’s Grant and off McCarthy Road. Now ...

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