If we are to succeed in responding to the significant environmental challenges we are facing as a society, humans have to recognize we are a part of nature and not simply an outside observer of it. Each of us has the opportunity to help conserve nature, starting in our own backyard.
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How Do We Do It?
Programming
Watch to learn about OCWC's programming, including tree planting, tree protection, flow device initiatives, community presentations, school workshops, and nature discovery workshops! |
Restoring an Urban Wetland
OCWC has been working with Public Services and Procurement Canada, National Capital Commission, and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority on the restoration of a valuable urban wetland. Watch a CBC news story about this exciting project: |
What's New
Media Coverage about Wildlife Strategy ReviewConcerns are being voiced about the Wildlife Strategy review process. The City's 'As We Heard it Report' clearly indicates the public's expectations for a progressive strategy that focuses on coexistence. Read about what is being said:
Ottawa Citizen Op-ed - Will Ottawa take a humane approach to urban wildlife? We're skeptical CTV News Ottawa - Residents concerned over wildlife strategy as city looks to review decade-old policy CFRA Ottawa at Work - Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre on hopes for City revamped Wildlife Strategy CBC Information Morning Moncton - How can urban development co-exist with wildlife? Ottawa Citizen - Ottawans want wildlife protected and smart measures should be adopted soon. Ottawa Citizen - Bears in the backyard: Here's what advocates want to see in Ottawa's updated wildlife strategy. Letters To The Editor - Ottawa Citizen - Citizens Express Support for Progressive Wildlife Strategy. |
Emergency Meeting held on April 2, 2024 by residents and environmental, conservation and wildlife organizations, frustrated by the on-going lack of transparency and willingness of city staff to work with local stakeholders on the Wildlife Strategy. Read the letter to Mayor Sutcliff and Ottawa Councillors.
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OCWC’s Submission – Position Papers on those elements that the Centre, together with environmental and community organizations, identified in a letter to Mayor and Councillors in May 2023 as central to a modern Wildlife Strategy based on coexistence. The Papers provide background on these key elements along with recommendations for their implementation. |
Let's Chat Wildlife
BeaversWith the use of flow devices, people can live alongside beavers without conflict. Take a look at OCWC's open letter to the City of Ottawa regarding their management of beaver conflict sites.
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BatsBats are critical to insect control and pollination! Download and print our bat poster to share in your community to raise awareness about these amazing animals!
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CoyotesCoyotes are common to see around the Ottawa region—check out these informational pages on living in coexistence with these creatures.
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Download our free brochure to learn about the wildlife commonly found on the trails around our Centre, located at Carling and Moodie.
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