nature & environment

_ (press release) _ Ottawa, Ontario - Wesley Clover Parks will host its fourth annual ‘Ottawa Horse Day’ on Saturday, June 4 . The free family event brings people of all ages together with horses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience ponies and horses up close and personal and to learn more about horse-related activities. ...

_ (press release) _ Camping season is here! Come and enjoy a rustic experience and connect with nature in Gatineau Park, just minutes from the downtown Capital Region. Three campgrounds , located at Philippe, Taylor and La Pêche lakes, offer over 300 campsites and 11 ready-to-camp units, including one new yurt. ...

_ (press release) _ The overall condition of Gatineau Park is “good,” confirms the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Status Report on Gatineau Park Ecosystems. In 2006, it was deemed “acceptable.”  The Status Report on Gatineau Park Ecosystems seeks to evaluate the health of Gatineau Park’s ecosystems by measuring up to 10 years of data against ecological health indicators. ...

The aerial application of granular larvicides by helicopter, is scheduled to begin this weekend in Kanata North. This weekend the aerial drop will not impact active recreational green space. Next week a more concentrated aerial application is scheduled.  The Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program deals with treating mosquito larvae in wetlands so they won’t hatch. ...

_ (press release) _ To control nuisance mosquito growth in Kanata North and the surrounding areas, larvicide will be applied throughout the summer, beginning with ground applications April 21, and ending September 15.  Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program deals with treating mosquito larvae in wetlands so they won’t hatch. ...

_ (press release) _ Early birds have been registered for weeks, and now it’s official for everyone: Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is underway.  Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is a city-wide event that brings together families, friends, neighbours and communities to help keep Ottawa clean and green. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa Fire Services is placing a city-wide fire ban into effect immediately to prevent the rapid spread of fire due to grass and brush fires. This ban will remain in place until conditions improve and the green grass starts to show through dead tall grass. ...

_ (press release) _ Residents are invited to attend the opening session of the 2016 Wildlife Speaker Series on Tuesday, April 12, with a focus on citizen science.  Propelled by new technologies, especially social media, researchers are increasingly relying on ordinary people to help collect and analyze scientific data. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The City is seeking resident’s feedback as it develops a new rate structure to ensure that the cost of operating and maintaining Ottawa’s water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is done in a way that is sustainable, fair and affordable. ...

_ (via Ecology Ottawa) _ ** Over 100 local businesses participate in pipeline protest: Tens of thousands of blackened loonies circulated in Ottawa to raise awareness about proposed Energy East pipeline ** Over 100 local businesses are working together to put tens of thousands of blackened loonies into circulation in Ottawa to raise awareness of the proposed Energy East pipeline. ...