Our Programs

Active City

Active City

An active city connects communities with world-class public transportation builds safe streets for all users, ages and abilities focuses on moving people, not just cars.

Breathe Easy

Living City

Living City

Integrates nature into the very fabric of urban planning, defend trees, plants, animals, rivers and greenspace, solves challenges by working with - not against - nature.

Biodiversity

Pollinator Gardens

Tree Campaign

Bird Friendly Ottawa

 

 

 

Renewable City

Renewable City

Knows that 100% renewable energy is 100% possible, says "no" to new fossil fuel infrastructure, creates clean energy jobs.

 

Electric School Buses

Ottawa Climate Equity

15 Minute Neighbourhoods

 

Our Approach

We Watch City Council

We Watch City Council

We watch over and engage closely with Ottawa City Council. We celebrate environmentally responsible actions, we bring to light the things that hurt our local environment, and we advocate for greater ambition across a range of local issue areas.

We Organize Communities

We Organize Communities

We work to create a mobilized constituency of Ottawans who demand action and leadership on the environment. We engage thousands of Ottawa residents each year at the door, at events and through their community associations. We do this so that we know – and they know – what local environmental issues are top of mind, and what can be done about them.

We Work in Partnership

We Work in Partnership

The environmental crisis can only be solved by an engaged community working together across various sectors and levels of government. We work to engage and mobilize support from Ottawa residents, political representatives, local businesses, community associations, industry and professional associations, cultural groups and citizens groups.

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Media Releases

New book club discusses a more sustainable Ottawa

New book club discusses a more sustainable Ottawa

A group of Ottawa residents have created a new monthly book club to discuss how to build a more affordable and sustainable Ottawa. The Ottawa Urbanism Book Club, a part of Strong Towns Ottawa, provides an opportunity to connect with neighbours and build community, while at the same time discussing Ottawa topics like how to prevent suburban sprawl, design an effective public transit system, and making walking and biking easier and safer for Ottawa residents.

Ecology Ottawa delegates to the Environment and Climate Change Committee on Budget 2024

Ecology Ottawa delegates to the Environment and Climate Change Committee on Budget 2024

Ecology Ottawa was at the City Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee on November 21 to talk about climate, air quality, CCMP and trees. We’ve provided our delegations below. You can also watch the recording.

How to Create a Wildlife Garden at Your Child’s School

How to Create a Wildlife Garden at Your Child’s School

Wildlife gardens are a wonderful way for children, educators, and the local community to connect with nature, increase biodiversity, and beautify school grounds. They can also provide ecosystem services that can improve the functioning of school yards for caretakers and children alike. A wildlife garden may be a native plant garden, a pollinator garden, or butterfly garden. What they all have in common is a focus on attracting wildlife to school grounds for children’s learning and enjoyment. 

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