#museum of nature #museums #nature #wildlifeSEPT 15: Earthflight 3D screening, Panel on Bird Migration at Museum of Nature[caption id=“attachment_51005” align=“alignright” width=“800”] Cranes frying over Chenonceaux, from the Earthflight movie. ©Copyright BBC Worldwide.[/caption] ** Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod Street) Thursday, September 15, 7:00pm-9:00pm ** During the centennial of the Canada-US Migratory Bird Convention, join the Canadian Museum of Nature for the world première of Earthflight 3D, produced by BBC Earth and narrated by Cate Blanchett. ...
#city of ottawa #environment #nature #wildlife #Wildlife Speaker SeriesWildlife Speaker Series returns to engage citizens in science_ (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. ...
#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. ...
#greenbelt #ncc #wildlifeNCC Safety Advisory - Reopening of trails in the GreenbeltThe National Capital Commission (NCC) took preventative measures this week and advised residents, farmers and users of the Greenbelt to be extra cautious as there had been, last weekend, an incident involving an attack on a horse in the Woodroffe Avenue area of the Greenbelt. ...
#greenbelt #nature #ncc #recreation #wildlifeWildlife attack in the area of Woodroffe Avenue in the GreenbeltThe National Capital Commission (NCC) advises residents and farmers to take extra precautions with respect to animals, livestock and pets and to keep them indoors, if possible. There has been a wildlife incident involving an attack on a horse in the vicinity. ...
#city hall #wildlifeUpdate to the City's Wildlife Construction Protocol now available for reviewThe 2013 Wildlife Strategy identified the need to update and revise the City’s current wildlife construction protocol, previously approved by the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton, prior to amalgamation. During summer, 2014, City staff consulted with key stakeholders to obtain their feedback on what changes are needed to the protocol. ...
#coyotes #signs #wildlifeRideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary reminds drivers on Hunt Club not to feed coyotesThe Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is asking motorists on Hunt Club to stop feeding a coyote who lives in the forest nearby. The coyote’s starting to become comfortable approaching cars, and the group is concerned he’s going to be hit, or get too comfortable with humans. ...