#catch basins #environment #nature #weather #winterResidents asked to help clear on-street catch basins_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Environment Canada is predicting a mix of weather this weekend that may pose challenges for residents. The City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to visit the Winter Weather webpage on ottawa.ca for information on the weather, including updates on City operations and tips on what residents can do in preparation for, and during, weather incidents. ...
#Community Champions #Emerald ash borer #environment #nature #Pattison #tree planting #treesPattison Outdoor Advertising recognized for contribution to 150,000 Trees Ottawa tree planting campaignMayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, Councillor David Chernushenko, Chair of the Environment Committee, and Ward Councillor Bob Monette recognized Pattison Outdoor Advertising today as a Major Sponsor, under the Community Champions Program, of the ** 150,000 Trees Ottawa ** tree planting campaign. ...
#Canada's Capital Region #environment #National Capital Commission #nature #nccNCC Board of Directors approves the 2014–2015 Annual Environment ReportThe National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors approved the 2014–2015 Annual Environment Report today. The report on the NCC’s Environmental Strategy: _ Building a Greener Capital _ provides an account of the NCC’s performance in five key action areas: waste reduction, biodiversity protection, pollution prevention, leadership in environmental practices and combatting climate change. ...
#animals #biology #fossils #museums #nature #scienceFree Open House - Oct 24 collections of Museum of NatureAnimal skeletons, dinosaur bones, rare pressed plants, slimy creatures in jars and “visitors” from space are some of the treasures that will be on view Saturday, October 24 as the Canadian Museum of Nature opens the doors of its research and collections facility in Gatineau, Quebec. ...
#Confederation Boulevard #dutch #Dutch Elm Disease #environment #nature #ncc #safety #treesDutch Elm Disease on Confederation BoulevardStarting on Monday, September 14, and continuing over the next three weeks, dead or dying elm trees will be removed along Confederation Boulevard, as they constitute a safety hazard for pedestrians and motorists. Forty trees will be removed: 21 on Wellington Street and 10 on Elgin Street, in Ottawa, and 9 on Laurier Street, in Gatineau. ...
#Maple Leaves Forever Foundation #maples #nature #nccA Commitment to Canadian Native MaplesThe National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce its commitment to planting Canadian native maples on its urban lands, whenever the planting calls for a maple tree. Mr. Russell Mills, Chair of the NCC Board of Directors, and Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, joined Mr. ...
#environment #environment week #Green Acres #nature #reforestationEveryone can do their part during Environment WeekThe City of Ottawa encourages residents to participate in Canadian Environment Week, which takes place this year from June 1 to 7, by taking steps to make more environmentally-friendly decisions in their daily lives. The City of Ottawa has a number of programs to help make those decisions easier. ...
#environment #household hazardous waste depot #natureHousehold Hazardous Waste Depot this weekendThe City of Ottawa is committed to helping residents dispose of their waste in the safest and most environmentally friendly way and reminds residents that some of the waste in garages, basements and sheds is hazardous and cannot be safely left at the curb for pickup. ...
#Earth Hour #Energy #environment #natureEarth Hour is prime time for a conversation about the environmentThe City of Ottawa encourages residents to take part in Earth Hour and to use the time to engage in a broader discussion on taking environmental action year round. Earth Hour asks people to turn off all non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p. ...
#City Council #nature #wildlife #world wildlife dayWildlife and the liveable city: co-existing togetherThe City of Ottawa’s Wildlife Series is presenting a panel discussion on wildlife conservation in urban areas on March 2, the eve of World Wildlife Day. The panel will include Councillor David Chernushenko, Chair of the City’s Environment Committee, Janet Mason, Chair of the Ottawa Stewardship Council, and Brenda Van Sleeuwen, a conservation biologist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, who will share their experiences on how cities and communities can contribute to wildlife conservation. ...