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Ottawa Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden: an place where plants are grown for public display and for some scientific study.

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We all know what botanical gardens are. Chances are that you've been to one, such as the one in Montreal (which is gorgeous). But what we currently lack is a national botanical garden, but that may very well be soon to change!

A national botanical garden has been a dream for Ottawa since at least 1887. But this time around, this dream is might very well become a reality, as a group aims to transform Central Experimental Farm into a place of natural sights for all to see.

Rethink Scott Street and Albert Street: work with us to make a positive change

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The construction of the new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system is transforming the streets of Ottawa, and there is huge potential for a positive change along the Scott Street / Albert Street corridor.

Current LRT construction means two of the street's four lanes are dedicated to detoured Transitway buses. This has caused serious hardship for residents along the Scott and Albert Street corridor, but the completion of LRT holds huge potential for the area.

Nepean Climate Town Hall Meeting: Another Step Forward

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Last Saturday morning, Nepean Federal MP Chandra Arya hosted a Climate Town Hall meeting to share ideas about what the current government and Canadians can do to reduce and adapt to climate change. The meeting began with a presentation by Mr. Arya in front of over 60 residents of Nepean. The MP went into detail on how the current government has invested in youth employment and infrastructure since election. After a lengthy presentation on the Liberal successes, Mr. Arya introduced the issue of the day: climate change.

August 7th: Blom Property Tour!

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Did you miss the Blom Property Opening that happened on June 4th? No worries! Another tour is being kindly organized by Owen Clarkin on August 7th, 2016. You don't want to miss this opportunity to check out some of the remarkable trees gracing those lands!

Blom Property is located Corner of County Rd. 1 and Van Camp Rd. (South of Mountain). The trees there are absolutely spectacular!

Museum of Nature: Landscapes of Canada Garden Grand Opening

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The Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canadian Garden Council invite you to the grand opening of Landscapes of Canada Gardens!

WHEN: June 18, 2016

TIME: 10 am - 4 pm

There will be numerous family-fun activities, including guided garden tours, pollinator challenges, flower pot crafting, and many more!

Come on out for a fantastic time!

For more information, please click here.

Did You Know: Tree-Wind Turbines in Paris

Did you know that since 2015, you can find turbines in the shape of trees?

New Wind, a French energy company, has developed a sustainable electrical power generating system in the form of trees years. The idea is that each leaf is actually a mini turbine, catching the wind and rotating horizontally to produce energy. With these small turbines, even the smallest air current can help generate electrical energy, regardless of season. These aesthetically pleasing and fascinating turbines mimic the natural structure of trees, all while promoting and generating sustainable energy. They are specifically designed to capture air currents traveling through alleyways, around buildings, or up streets in urban settings. At only 26 feet high, they are significantly smaller and quieter than the enormous traditional wind turbines most people are familiar with, and thus fit perfectly into the space and noise restrictions set in cities. Though they cost roughly $36 500, the money is quickly paid off in a few years through the money saved by using the turbines.

DragonBoat Festival: June 23rd-26th!

Get ready for Ottawa's annual DragonBoat Festival!

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us at this event. Please contact us if interested.

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DATE: June 23rd-June 26th

PLACE: Mooney's Bay Park

What is it, you ask? Here's some brief information:

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North America’s largest dragon boat festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival began in 1994

Trees as Fence Posts: Environmental and Economically Friendly

Think of those wooden posts surrounding your backyard known as a fence, made from a dead tree. What if we replaced those with real, living trees?

In the windy mountains of Costa Rica, you will see numerous trees, from those bearing colorful fruits to others sporting thick spines, planted about 1 to 3 meters apart. Connected by long lines of barbed wire, these rudimentary-looking arrangements, known as living fences, have both economic and environmental benefits over their dead wood counterparts.

Provincial Climate Plan Helps Set the Stage for Cities of Tomorrow

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Provincial Climate Plan Sets Stage for Cities of Tomorrow

Ottawa (June 8, 2016): The Province’s new 5-Year Climate Change Action Plan will help set the stage for building the cities of tomorrow, says a group of urban-based environmental organizations from Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor and Oakville.

"This is a huge boost to our collective efforts to build world class cities in Ontario," said Graham Saul, Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa. "Fighting climate change and building great communities are two sides of the same coin. We want prosperous and compact neighbourhoods that are bustling with pedestrians and cyclists, fuelled by renewable energy, and connected by world class public transportation. That's what the city of tomorrow looks like, and that's the direction that this plan is taking us.

Volunteers Needed: DragonBoat Festival Green Team

Ottawa's DragonBoat Festival is two and a half weeks away, which means we need to start prepping the DragonBoat Festival's renown Green Team!

Volunteer opportunity: Green Team at Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Ecology Ottawa is leading the Green Team at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival from June 23-26. Join us and help keep this exciting festival clean, volunteer with us.

EnviroFest: June 9th!

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Every June, the federal public service supports Canadian Environment Week across Canada for World Environment Day to promote grassroots actions that help protect and restore our environment!

The Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict is hosting the Enviro Week Festival to bring sustainability to the street and show you the benefits of living with the environment in mind.