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What can you and your community / neighbourhood
do to celebrate Wildlife Week 2009 in the National Capital Region?
Are you, your group or
school, involved with an environmental project that has contributed
significantly to the conservation of wildlife in this region?
Perhaps someone you know should be nominated.
Host an event, add it
to our events schedule. Do you have an area of expertise to share
with the public that will help them be more aware of area wildlife
or environment?
Sponsor an event.
Let your customers and the public know you and your company is concerned
with
wildlife and environmental conservation!
CONTACT
Madeline Kallio, Festival
Coordinator
Phone: (613) 831-2253
E-mail: mkallio@mondenet.com
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February 1 to March 20:
Nature in Art at Schools. Classes will be encouraged to design posters to reflect the theme of National Wildlife Week: Our Home and Native Plants. Information 613 831-2253
Friday, March 20 (French) and Friday, March 27 (English), 7-10 p.m.:
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea QC:
Friends of Gatineau Park present The Dusk Series 2009 - Owl Prowl. When day becomes night, when so many animals wake, when the sun gives way to the moon and stars… it's the Dusk Series in Gatineau Park! A special indoor presentation by Carl Savignac and Bernie Ladouceur on owls and their nocturnal habits will be followed by an outing in the Park to call for owls and hear their haunting responses. Adults $15 (Members $12), Seniors/Students $12 (Members $10), Children $5 Information and Registration: (819) 827-2020 www.friendsofgatineaupark.ca
Saturday, March 28, Mall Hours;
Billings Bridge Shopping Plaza, Bank Street at Riverside Drive: Wildlife Awareness Event:
Exhibits by wildlife organizations. Live animals, mascots, giveaways, face painting, etc. Information: 613 831-2253
Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive:
Max Finkelstein, an expert on Canada’s heritage rivers who has explored extensively in the north, will showcase the Flora and Fauna of the North and some of the concerns facing wildlife and wildlife habitat in that region. Registration: 613 580-2710
April 1 to May 11:
Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau, Maison du Citoyen, 25 rue Laurier, Gatineau:
The Club de photographie Polarisé, the only Francophone photo club in the National Capital Region, presents an exhibit of photographs entitled "Les plantes indigènes au fil des saisons" (Native plants throughout the seasons). The exhibit will showcase twenty photographs which will promote a better understanding of which plants are native to our region. Information 819 561-5470. www.clubphotopolarise.org , www.polarhorizons.com
Monday, April 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Hazeldean, 50 Castlefrank Road:
Jim Robertson and Gwen Williams, incredible wildlife photographers, present with music, the multimedia shows: A Year in the Life of a Forest, The Bruce Peninsula, Reflections on Fall, African Wildflowers, Florida Birds, Africa’s Big Five, Osa Peninsula Wild and Remote. Registration 613 836-1900
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Beaverbrook, 2500 Campeau Drive:
Max Finkelstein, an expert on Canada’s heritage rivers who has explored extensively in the north will showcase the Flora and Fauna of the North and some of the concerns facing them. Registration: 613 592-2712
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Carlingwood, 281 Woodroffe Avenue:
Join Tony Beck, acclaimed naturalist and photographer, for a journey across the country, showing the beauty of Birds of Canada. Canada is as diverse as its landscape. Among its many habitats are some of the most enchanting creatures on the planet. Featuring images from the Arctic, the Rockies, the Prairies, Eastern Provinces and the Atlantic. Registration 613 725-2449
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Stittsville, 1637 Stittsville Main:
Well-known geoscientist and member of the Order of Canada, Dr. Denis St. Onge, has popularized geography through the development of the Canadian Geographic. He will take us on a splendid adventure of the Arctic north of Yellowknife (no blackflies or mosquitoes!), with music by Susan Aglukark, in The Beauty of the Tundra. Reservations 613 836-3381
Thursday, April 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Main, 120 Metcalfe Street (French Presentation):
Since retirement, Geologist Jean-Serge Vincent has gathered an impressive collection of photographs of the flora and fauna of the Outaouais area. He will show how beautiful nature is in our region in his presentation, Promenade à la découverte de la flore et de la faune de l'Outaouais. Registration 613 580-2424 ext. 32101
Friday, April 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Stony Swamp Parking Lot #8, Moodie Drive, south of Hunt Club:
Family Nature Walk at Stony Swamp with Martha Webber who will encourage participants to discover the wonders of the night sounds and sights of nature in spring.
Information: 613 839-5217
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.:
RA Centre, 2452 Riverside Drive:
Celebrate Green Living at the 6th annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair. Explore new products and ideas in energy, local food, health, outdoor recreation, home & garden, beauty & fashion, nature, mom & babies, transportation and eco tourism. Over 100 exhibitors, food demonstrations, seminars, children’s activities, popular 100-mile lunch and more. An informative & fun filled day for the whole family to enjoy. Free admission and parking. 613 321-6193 www.ottawaecofair.ca
Saturday, April 18, 8:30 a.m.:
Martin Larouche Parking Lot, Gatineau (French):
The Conseil Régional de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable de l’Outaouais host a nature walk The Migrants from Marsh to Marsh to observe migrating ducks. Passionate ornithologists will instruct participants in the fundamentals of bird watching. For the whole family. Suggested donation of $5/adult to the group leader. Reservations required; maximum 20 participants. 819 772-4925 info@creddo.ca
Saturdays and Sundays, April 18-19 and April 25-26 from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1-4 p.m.:
Parc national de Plaisance, Plaisance, Quebec (French):
Surprises at the Pond: During the period of spring migration, the ponds at the Grand Presqu’île are full of surprises. Meet the park guides and passionate ornithologists. With the aid of telescopes, discover the new arrivals; and, who knows, perhaps you will see a rare species. Park admission required. 819 427-5350, ext. 224; www.sepaq.com
Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. - Noon:
Alba Wilderness School, 502 Hills of Peace, Lanark:
Enjoy 5 km of relatively easy to moderate hiking on the Earth Day Walk to Blueberry Mountain, one of the seven wonders of Lanark County, with dramatization of the life of John Muir. Enjoy a very scenic outlook from the top of the mountain. Information 613 259-3412
Monday, April 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Elmvale, 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard:
Join Roy John, Canadian Field-Naturalists’ Book Review Editor and ardent eco-traveler, and explore the ancient civilizations of Asia Minor. From Troy to Istanbul travel through bizarre Cappadocia to the Mediterranean coast, looking for wild life. Travel through time to amphitheatres, churches and the strange world of troglodytes in land where so many of our garden flowers and Santa Claus originated. Finally stop at Gallipoli where many died and Turkey was born. Registration 613 738-0619
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Ruth E. Dickinson, 100 Malvern:
Jim Robertson and Gwen Williams, incredible wildlife photographers, present with music, the multimedia shows:
A Year in the Life of a Forest,
The Bruce Peninsula, Reflections on Fall,
African Wildflowers, Florida Birds,
Africa’s Big Five,
Osa Peninsula Wild and Remote.
Registration 613 580-2796
April 22, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.:
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa.
The Monarch Butterfly: a Natural Phenomenon (in French)
The Monarch Butterfly is known for its impressive migration of close to 4,000 km. In central Mexico lies a sanctuary of more than 56 000 hectares – the Monarch’s overwintering grounds. Canadian Museum of Nature environmental specialist Jean Lauriault has followed the Monarch to this exceptional refuge on several occasions. In this presentation he will talk about the biology of the Monarch, and the challenge of coordinating conservation efforts for a species without borders. Fee $5.
Registration: 613-566-4791.
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Manotick, 5499 South River Drive:
Discover through stories and samples how the early immigrants recognized and valued the medicinal and nutritional values of plants they brought with them to the new country. Martha Webber, well-known botanist, naturalist and expert on wild vegetables, will shed light on Heritage Plants which have adapted well and which we now know as "weeds".
Registration 613 692-3854
Friday, April 24 (French) and Friday, May 1 (English), 7-10 p.m.:
Gatineau Park Visitors Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea QC:
Friends of Gatineau Park of Gatineau Park present The Dusk Series 2009 -Frog Chorus :
When day becomes night, when so many animals wake, when the sun gives way to the moon and stars… it's the Dusk Series in Gatineau Park! Join Rob Alvo, an amphibian specialist as he presents slides on these vocal amphibians and introduces us to their different songs. Afterwards, we will go into the Park, enjoy the concert and identify who is who! All participants will receive a free CD with frog calls from the Frogwatch Programme! Adults $15 (Members $12), Seniors/Students $12 (Members $10), Children $5 Information and Registration: 819 827-2020 http://www.friendsofgatineaupark.ca
Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.:
Open House at Wolf Grove Woods:
Explore the woods and harvest wild edible plants with botanist, Martha Webber. Bring a lunch and supplement from the wild. Meet at Metcalfe Park in Almonte.
Information 613 839-5217
Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m.:
Nature Walk in McCarthy Woods, Riverside Park/Hunt Club:
Explore a small but diverse urban forest with huge hardwoods, carpets of spring flowers and many signs of wild denizens. Easy trails but some may be muddy. Meet in mall parking lot at McCarthy Rd. and Paul Anka Dr. Information 613 731-6141
Monday, April 27, 1 - 3 p.m.:
Fletcher Wildlife Garden, Prince of Wales Drive (Experimental Farm):
Nature Walk through the Garden: Guided walk. 613 234-6767
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Orleans, 1705 Orleans Boulevard (French Presentation):
Jean Lauriault, Environmental Specialist of the Canadian Centre for Biodiversity at the Canadian Museum of Nature and author of the Identification Guide to Trees of Canada, will share his vast knowledge in describing the magnificent arboreal species in and around the National Capital area in his presentation, Identification of Trees of the Region. Registration 613 824-1962
Thursday, April 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:
Ottawa Library - Alta Vista, 2516 Alta Vista Drive:
Join Roy John, Canadian Field-Field-Naturalists’ Book Review Editor and ardent eco-traveler, and explore India, an incredible mixture of old and new, rich and poor, beauty and poverty and tame and wild. Home of the last of the Bengal Tigers and the Taj Mahal, it is a wonderful place to visit. Join us on Elephant back for a "Tiger Show" in the midst of Peacocks, Sambar, Egrets and Storks. See the beautiful Hindu temples, opulent Mogul palaces and the raw landscape of central India. Visit with sari-clad women and barefoot children as India leaps in to the next century. Registration 613 737-2837
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1, 2 and 3, 6:30 p.m.:
Kitchissipi Marina Parking Lot (French):
The Conseil Régional de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable de l’Outaouais hosts nature walk Evenings of Frog Stories and Songs with Marc Delannoy who will delight participants with stories and listening to frog calls. What can be more intriguing than the marsh: refuge of spirits and sorcerers, a place full of legends and mysteries! These sessions will highlight frogs and toads. Suggested donation of $10/adult to the group leader. Reservations required; maximum 40 participants. 819 772-4925 info@creddo.ca
Saturday, May 2, 8 - 10 a.m.:
Down to Earth Gardens, 420 Haskins Road, Burritt's Rapids South between Merrickville and Kemptville, off Highway 43 and Burritts Rapids Road:
Birding 101 Along the Old Stagecoach Trail: Explore nature’s haven for bird watchers along the historic Old Stagecoach Trail with John Mackenzie, retired MNR wildlife technician, and Pierre Secretain of Down to Earth Gardens. Information and registration: pierre@equisol.ca
613 269 2687 www.downtoearthgardens.ca (to be confirmed)
Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m.-Noon:
Fletcher Wildlife Garden, Prince of Wales Drive (Experimental Farm):
Nature Walk through the Garden: Guided walk. 613 234-6767
Friday, May 8, 8 a.m.:
Entrance to the Britannia Filtration Plant on Cassels Street:
Dave Moore and Bev McBride of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club lead a General Interest Nature Walk through the Britannia Conservation Area. Limited to 15 participants. Information and Registration: 613 729-9330 redstart@vif.com
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-Noon:
Fletcher Wildlife Garden, Prince of Wales Drive (Experimental Farm):
International Migratory Bird Day: Guided birding walk, free refreshments, displays and handouts. 613 234-6767
Thursday, May 14, 6 - 9:30 p.m.:
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe), Ottawa:
Native Plants Forum: An information-packed evening all about native plants. Speakers will explain which plants are considered native species, which plants are native to Eastern Ontario, and how you can contribute to furthering knowledge about native plants in Ontario. Free refreshments, some wonderful displays from local organizations involved with native plants, and lots of giveaways. 613 831-2253
Saturday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.:
Canadian Wildlife Federation, 350 Michael Cowpland Drive:
Come and join a guided Native Plant Garden Tour of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s native plant demonstration gardens. See spring flowers blooming and learn about summer and fall plants in CWF’s theme beds. For information, call Sarah Coulber at 613 599-9594 ext. 216
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